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MontpellierWWWWLHead to head
Our prediction
Saint Etienne to win
@ 1.57Our record
Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.
Who will win?
Voting closed at kick-off.
Goals outlook
Possible correct scores
Final score: 3 – 1 – not in our list. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.
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Saint Etienne vs Montpellier preview and result
Saint Etienne and Montpellier met in the Ligue 2 on Saturday 5 September 2026 at 19:00 (Nigerian time). The match finished 3 - 1, 1 - 1 at half time.
Our model gives Saint Etienne a 65% chance of winning, the draw 16% and Montpellier 19%. Our pick was Saint Etienne to win with 75% confidence at odds of 1.57. The pick came in ✓. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Saint Etienne or Montpellier) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.22.
Goals: we expect about 2.5 goals (2.0 for Saint Etienne, 0.5 for Montpellier). The chance of three or more goals is 46%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (75% confidence). 4 goals were scored.
Form and head to head
Saint Etienne have 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (W-W-W-L-W), scoring 6 and conceding 3. Montpellier have 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (W-W-W-W-L), scoring 12 and conceding 4. In the table, Saint Etienne are 1st with 28 points and Montpellier are 3rd with 24 points.
Frequently asked questions
What was the prediction for Saint Etienne vs Montpellier?
Our pre-match prediction is Saint Etienne to win (75% confidence) at odds of 1.57. Win chances: Saint Etienne 65%, draw 16%, Montpellier 19%.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Saint Etienne vs Montpellier?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 75% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 46%).
What time is Saint Etienne vs Montpellier?
Saint Etienne vs Montpellier (Ligue 2) was played on Saturday 5 September 2026 at 19:00 Nigerian time (WAT).
What is a safe bet for Saint Etienne vs Montpellier?
The double chance 12 (Saint Etienne or Montpellier) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.22. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.
Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.
Ligue 2 table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Saint Etienne |
12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| 2 |  Nancy |
12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 25 |
| 3 |  Montpellier |
12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 24 |
| 4 |  Reims |
12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 21 |
| 5 |  PAU |
12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 20 |
| 6 |  Dijon |
12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 18 |
| 7 |  Metz |
12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 17 |
| 8 |  RED Star FC 93 |
12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 17 |
| 9 |  Annecy |
12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | -4 | 16 |
| 10 |  Dunkerque |
12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 15 |
| 11 |  Guingamp |
12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | -2 | 14 |
| 12 |  Boulogne |
12 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 13 |
| 13 |  Rodez |
12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 13 |
| 14 |  Nantes |
12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -4 | 12 |
| 15 |  Clermont Foot |
12 | 1 | 8 | 3 | -4 | 11 |
| 16 |  Sochaux |
12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | -7 | 11 |
| 17 |  Grenoble |
12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -9 | 11 |
| 18 |  Laval |
12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -9 | 9 |
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