Prediction for match Reims — Saint Etienne

Odds and Outcome Probabilities

In Ligue 2 on January 24th, Reims will face Saint-Étienne. Bookmakers have set the odds for a Reims victory at 1.99, while a draw and a win for Saint-Étienne are both priced at 3.54. The probability distribution is as follows: Reims - 47.07%, draw - 26.46%, Saint-Étienne - 26.46%. The most likely outcome is a victory for Reims, as confirmed by both the odds and the percentages. Reims looks more favorable, although the gap with the opponent is not critical.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Reims has averaged 59.6% possession, 1.4 yellow cards, 13.8 fouls, and 3.6 offsides per game. Saint-Étienne, over the same period, has averaged 64.8% possession, 1.6 yellow cards, 10.8 fouls, and 1.8 offsides. Recent matches for Reims: January 17, 2026 - Troyes vs Reims 2-1, January 10, 2026 - Le Puy Foot vs Reims 0-3, January 3, 2026 - Reims vs Annecy 2-1. Saint-Étienne's recent matches: January 17, 2026 - Saint-Étienne vs Clermont Foot 1-0, January 3, 2026 - Le Mans vs Saint-Étienne 0-0, December 21, 2025 - Nice vs Saint-Étienne 2-1. The last head-to-head meeting was on September 20, 2025: Saint-Étienne vs Reims 3-2.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In their last five matches, Reims has an average total goal count of 2.0, while Saint-Étienne has 1.8. Reims scores 1.4 and concedes 0.6 on average, whereas Saint-Étienne scores 0.8 and concedes 1. Reims has seen over 2.5 goals in 3 out of 5 matches, while Saint-Étienne has seen the same in 2 out of 5. For over 1.5 goals in the first half, Reims has 3 out of 5, and Saint-Étienne 2 out of 5. The second half tends to be low-scoring: Reims 0 out of 5 for over 1.5, while Saint-Étienne has 1 out of 5. In terms of goal intervals, Reims most frequently scores in the first 15 minutes (40%) and concedes evenly across three segments of the first half (29% each). Saint-Étienne most often scores between the 61-75 and 76-90 minutes (29% each) and concedes in the 31-45 minute range (67%). Overall, neither team shows a distinct over-profile, but Reims has better scoring and conceding stats, with over 2.5 goals occurring 3 times out of 5. Considering these data, a bet on over 2.25 goals at 1.51 seems logical: Reims has attacking potential, and Saint-Étienne can contribute to the scoreline, especially in the second half.

Corner Totals Analysis

Reims averages 4.2 corners per match, while Saint-Étienne averages 4.8. In the last 5 matches, both teams have seen over 9.5 corners 2 times out of 5. Considering the corner total, the line closest to the average sum (9) is 9.5. The odds for over 9.5 corners are 2.16, and for under 9.5 corners, 1.57. Reims is favored in the corner outcome market with odds of 1.68. In this situation, a bet on over 9.5 corners might appeal to those who enjoy riskier options, but unders are more frequent. Overall, both teams are capable of combining for 8-10 corners, but lower totals are more common.