Saint-Etienne vs Lorient Predictions, Tips & Predictions

Saint-Etienne vs Lorient
France – Ligue 1
Date: Sunday, August 30, 2024
Starts at 14pm UK / 00pm CET
Venue: Stade Geoffroy-Guichard.

Saint Etienne have yet to play this season, so they are determined to get the right result not just in their first game of the season, but their first at home.

The club had a poor season last season, finishing 17th with only relegation left and could have been relegated if the season had come to an end. Because of the pandemic, many think the club was saved last season.

Claude Puel has already stepped in as manager and this could be a good move for the club as Puel has a lot of experience. In the pre-season, they defeated Bordeaux 4-2 at home. But, overall, the pre-season was very bad, with defeats for Rennes and Angers, although both games were away from home.

Lorient have just been promoted and achieved a fantastic result last weekend, beating Strasbourg 3-1 at home. It was an accurate demonstration of the club that made 10 shots on goal and even lost the game at one point. Just in those first 90 minutes we saw a lot of good character from the club who are excited to be back in Ligue 1.

Saint-Etienne v Lorient: head-to-head

• The clubs have not faced each other for the league in this match since 2017, when Saint Etienne won 4-0.

• Saint Etienne has won 5 of the last 6 meetings between the teams.

• Lorient has not won at Saint Etienne since 2012 in the league.

• There is a 60% chance of seeing less than 2,5 goals.

Saint-Etienne vs Lorient Prediction

This is a step forward for Lorient, but they will be full of confidence. It will be interesting to see if they approach the game more cautiously, perhaps with just one leading the way, or if they do.

Saint Etienne is not at its best and we can see that in the game. However, they have a very good track record in Lorient. It's going to be a tough game to predict, but we're looking forward to an exciting game that could become more open as it goes along.

Saint-Etienne vs Lorient betting tips:

• Half time: tie at 2,50 (6/4)

• Highest scoring mid: 2 half at 2,10 (11/10).

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