Prediction for match Saint Etienne — Rodez

Odds and Probability of Match Outcomes

In the French Ligue 1, on May 15, 2026, Saint Etienne will face Rodez. According to the 1X2 odds, Saint Etienne is the favorite with odds of 1.72, a draw is priced at 4.45, and Rodez is at 4.53. The probabilities for the outcomes are distributed as follows: Saint Etienne - 56.62%, draw - 21.88%, Rodez - 21.50%. This reflects the advantage of Saint Etienne according to analysts and bookmakers, but Rodez has been showing a strong performance in recent matches, adding intrigue to the encounter. High odds on totals are also offered, indicating the possibility of a high-scoring game.

Team Results and Statistics

Saint Etienne has shown mixed performances in their last five matches: on 09.05.2026, Saint Etienne defeated Amiens 5-0, on 02.05.2026, they lost to Rodez 2-1, and on 25.04.2026, they were beaten by Troyes 0-3. During the same period, Rodez played as follows: on 12.05.2026, they beat Red Star 2-3, on 09.05.2026, they won against Annecy 1-2, and on 02.05.2026, they defeated Saint Etienne 2-1. In their head-to-head on 02.05.2026, Rodez emerged victorious over Saint Etienne with a score of 2-1. Over the five-match span, Saint Etienne averages 57.2% possession, 1.4 yellow cards, 13.2 fouls, and 2.2 offsides per game. Rodez holds the ball 42% of the time, receives 1.2 yellow cards, commits 12.6 fouls, and is caught offside 3.4 times per match. These figures indicate a more controlling style from Saint Etienne and high attacking activity from Rodez.

How Many Goals Will Be Scored in the Saint Etienne vs Rodez Match

The scoring ability of both teams in the last five matches is impressive: Saint Etienne has an average total of 3.2 goals per match, the same as Rodez. Saint Etienne scores 1.6 and concedes 1.6, while Rodez scores 2 and concedes 1.2 per game. Both teams have over 2.5 goals in 4 out of 5 matches, indicating a clear tendency for high-scoring games. In the first half, over 1.5 goals were recorded by Saint Etienne 2 times out of 5, and by Rodez 3 out of 5. In the second half, both teams played over 1.5 goals in 3 out of 5 matches. In terms of time intervals, Saint Etienne most frequently scores between the 61st and 75th minutes (27%), while Rodez distributes their goals evenly across three intervals: 0-15, 46-60, and 61-75 minutes (25% each). In terms of goals conceded, Saint Etienne is most vulnerable at the end of the match (76-90 minutes - 60%), while Rodez is most vulnerable between the 16th and 30th minutes (38%). Considering the high scoring rate, over 2.5 goals, and stable scoring and conceding patterns, betting on over 2.75 goals at 1.54 seems logical for this match.

Analysis of Corner Totals

On average, Saint Etienne takes 6 corners per game, while Rodez takes 4.4, making a total of 10.4. In the last five matches, Saint Etienne surpassed 9.5 corners once, and Rodez did so twice. The odds on corners are as follows: over 9.5 corners is priced at 2.08, under 9.5 at 1.68. These figures suggest that the teams will actively use the flanks and set-pieces, especially considering the attacking style of both sides. The option for over 9.5 corners looks interesting, given the average figures and the overall attacking mindset of the teams. It's also worth noting that Saint Etienne controls the ball more, which could lead to more corners from their side.