Prediction for match Saint Etienne — Clermont Foot

Odds and Match Outcome Probabilities

In the Ligue 2 match between Saint Etienne and Clermont Foot, scheduled for January 17, 2026, bookmakers show a clear preference for Saint Etienne. The odds for a Saint Etienne win are 1.46, a draw is priced at 4.40, and a victory for Clermont Foot is at 6.45. In terms of outcome probabilities, Saint Etienne has a 64.18% chance, a draw is at 21.30%, and Clermont Foot has a 14.53% chance. This reflects confidence in Saint Etienne's strength, although Clermont Foot could still spring a surprise. The lines also offer options on totals, with over 2.5 goals at 1.59, and both teams to score: yes at 1.70.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Saint Etienne played as follows: January 3 - Le Mans - Saint Etienne 0-0, December 21 - Nice - Saint Etienne 2-1, December 13 - Saint Etienne - Bastia 2-2. Clermont Foot's last three games were: January 3 - Clermont Foot - Laval 4-1, December 12 - Nancy - Clermont Foot 1-0, December 5 - Clermont Foot - Boulogne 1-1. In their last head-to-head meeting on September 13, 2025, Clermont Foot lost to Saint Etienne 1-2. Additional metrics show Saint Etienne maintains 67.2% possession, commits 1.8 yellow cards, 10.6 fouls, and 1.6 offsides per game. Clermont Foot averages 58.4% possession, receives 1.6 yellows, commits 12.6 fouls, and records 0.8 offsides per match.

Goal Scoring Trends

Over a five-match series, Saint Etienne averages a total of 2.2 goals per match, scoring 1 and conceding 1.2. Clermont Foot's figures are higher: 3 goals on average per game, scoring 1.8 and conceding 1.2. Both teams have over 2.5 goals in 3 out of 5 matches. In the first half, Saint Etienne recorded over 1.5 goals in 2 out of 5 matches, Clermont Foot in 1 out of 5. In the second half, Saint Etienne - 2 out of 5 for over 1.5, Clermont Foot - 3 out of 5. Saint Etienne most often scores between the 16-30, 61-75, and 76-90 minute intervals (25% each), while Clermont Foot scores most frequently in the 76-90 minute interval (40%). Considering both teams regularly participate in high-scoring matches and have over 2.5 goals in 3 out of 5 cases, a bet on over 2.5 goals at 1.59 seems justified. Moreover, Clermont Foot averages noticeably more than one goal per game, and Saint Etienne consistently maintains attacking activity.

Corners: Numbers and Potential Bets

Both teams average 4.4 corners per match. In a five-match series, Saint Etienne had over 9.5 corners once, Clermont Foot three times. The nearest total to the average sum is 8.5, with options for both: over 8.5 corners at 1.42, under 8.5 at 2.53. On the corner outcome, Saint Etienne is favored with odds of 1.26. Given the average activity from the corner flag, it's logical to consider a bet on over 8.5 corners, but cautious play in some matches could lead to a lower outcome. Overall, both teams can maintain the pace on corners, especially if the game opens up in the second half.