Rodez v Saint Etienne prediction

Ligue 2 · · Stade Paul-Lignon

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TACTIX’s free model pick for Rodez v Saint Etienne, Ligue 2 on Fri, 14 May 2027 19:00 BST posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

Rodez host Saint Etienne in Ligue 2 on Friday 14 May (kick-off 19:00 UK).

The key numbers

Saint Etienne have scored 22 goals, the most of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far).

Saint Etienne have scored in 10 consecutive matches in all competitions. Rodez are winless in their last six matches in all competitions. Saint Etienne are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

10 of Rodez’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in nine of Rodez’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). At home, Rodez have three wins, one draw and three defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 1.43 points per game, scoring 1.86 and conceding 2.00. Rodez have scored 14 goals, the fifth-most of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Rodez have conceded 21 goals, the most of the 18 clubs.

11 of Saint Etienne’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (73%). Both teams scored in seven of Saint Etienne’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). Away from home, Saint Etienne have three wins, one draw and three defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.43 points per game, scoring 1.71 and conceding 1.71. Saint Etienne have conceded eight goals, the third-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far).

Rodez (17th) and Saint Etienne (first) are 15 points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Saint Etienne the stronger side, 347 rating points above Rodez (Saint Etienne 1761, Rodez 1414, after at least 120 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 10 October 2026, finished Saint Etienne 2–0 Rodez.

Team news

Predicted Rodez XI (5-3-2): L. Margueron, M. Magnin, R. Lipinski, L. Laurent, C. Roubiou, R. Ponti, J. Mendes, A. Cartillier, D. Pavlovic, M. Touho, K. Nagera — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Ibrahima Baldé (6.3 per match over four appearances, five goals) and R. Lipinski (4.7 per match over nine appearances, one goal and three assists) have been Rodez’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Rodez (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Ibrahima Baldé averages 2.3 shots per 90 over 596 minutes, with a shot in seven of the last nine appearances. R. Lipinski averages 1.3 tackles per 90 over 810 minutes, with a tackle in seven of the last nine appearances.

Predicted Saint Etienne XI (4-2-3-1): G. Larsonneur, S. Nair, K. Pedro, J. Le Cardinal, B. Old, Á. Csongvai, A. Boakye, T. Ballo, T. Svetlin, M. Bernauer, I. Cardona — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, A. Boakye (6.1 per match over nine appearances, five goals and three assists) and I. Cardona (4.5 per match over nine appearances, five goals and four assists) have been Saint Etienne’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Saint Etienne (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), A. Boakye averages 1.6 key passes per 90 over 723 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last nine appearances. I. Cardona averages 2.0 shots per 90 over 914 minutes, with a shot in nine of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The numbers

  • Kick-off: · Ligue 2 · Stade Paul-Lignon
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Rodez 1 · draws 2 · Saint Etienne 3 · 2.17 goals/game
  • Recent form: Rodez 0W 0D 5L · Saint Etienne 3W 1D 1L

Rodez v Saint Etienne (Ligue 2): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key stats

1.38 / 2.38
Goals
against 2.5 / 1 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
6.63 / 4.5
Corners
against 4.13 / 3.88 · 3 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
4.75 / 6
Shots on target
against 5.38 / 2.88 · 4 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
1.5 / 1.63
Cards
against 1.63 / 2.13 · 1 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 19 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 19 October 2026. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameRodez for / againstLineSaint Etienne for / against
Goals scored
1.38 for · 2.5 against n 8
2.5standard
2.38 for · 1 against n 8
Corners won
6.63 for · 4.13 against n 8
9.5standard
4.5 for · 3.88 against n 8
Shots
13.75 for · 13.88 against n 8
19.5standard
14 for · 7.38 against n 8
Shots on target
4.75 for · 5.38 against n 8
8.5standard
6 for · 2.88 against n 8
Fouls committed
14.88 for · 12.88 against n 8
21.5standard
16.75 for · 15.5 against n 8
Cards shown
1.5 for · 1.63 against n 8
3.5standard
1.63 for · 2.13 against n 8
Rodez
Rodez — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 19 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
D. Pavlovic n 841.3
37/3
0.82/1
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M. Saka n 837.3
2.77/2
0.92/1
—
J. Mendes n 890
2.68/8
1.66/5
—
C. Roubiou n 859
2.57/4
13/1
—
M. Saka n 819.8
2.34/0
1.11/1
—
Rodez — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 19 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
K. Nsona n 823.5
3.85/3
1.43/0
M. Touho n 862.6
3.17/5
1.13/3
Nachon Nsingi n 840.8
2.88/1
0.62/0
O. Joly n 836.5
2.25/2
1.55/0
M. Saka n 837.3
2.14/1
00/0
Rodez — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 19 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
I. Baldé n 863.3
0.93/1
00/0
O. Joly n 836.5
0.62/0
00/0
R. Lipinski n 890
0.11/0
0.42/1
C. Roubiou n 859
0.42/0
00/0
R. Ponti n 854.5
0.21/0
0.21/0
Rodez — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 19 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
S. Luyambula n 632.8
2.74/1
Loni Laurent n 888.1
2.38/4
M. Saka n 837.3
2.16/1
M. Magnin n 890
1.86/5
M. Saka n 819.8
1.73/0
Rodez — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 19 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
L. Margueron n 888.3
2.86/5
Q. Braat n 890
2.57/3
Saint Etienne
Saint Etienne — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 19 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
Adam Baallal n 511
6.54/0
00/0
—
J. Duffus n 820.4
55/3
3.95/1
—
T. Ballo n 865.5
3.88/6
1.44/3
—
João Ferreira n 844.5
2.36/3
25/3
—
M. Jaber n 855.9
2.27/3
1.45/2
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Saint Etienne — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 19 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
J. Duffus n 820.4
3.33/2
1.72/1
A. Boakye n 884.8
2.38/7
0.75/0
T. Ballo n 865.5
2.27/4
1.46/2
J. Breum n 862.5
26/4
1.15/1
L. Stassin n 858.8
1.95/3
0.82/2
Saint Etienne — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 19 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
J. Breum n 862.5
0.42/0
0.94/1
T. Ballo n 865.5
0.94/1
0.21/0
A. Boakye n 884.8
0.75/0
0.32/0
I. Cardona n 879.1
0.32/0
0.42/1
J. Duffus n 820.4
0.61/0
00/0
Saint Etienne — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 19 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
Adam Baallal n 511
8.22/1
M. Jaber n 855.9
5.27/4
K. Pedro n 885.8
3.17/6
A. Boakye n 884.8
2.98/7
T. Ballo n 865.5
2.48/5
Saint Etienne — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 19 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
Mamour Ndiaye n 879.9
3.25/5
G. Larsonneur n 889.8
1.84/2

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Form, head-to-head & standings

The numbers behind Rodez v Saint Etienne — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
RodezLLLLL
Last 5: 0W 0D 5L · 0.8 scored / 2.8 conceded per game
Saint EtienneWLDWW
Last 5: 3W 1D 1L · 1.8 scored / 1 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Rodez 1 · 2 draws · Saint Etienne 3 · 2.17 goals/game
  • 2026-10-10 Saint Etienne 2–0 Rodez
  • 2026-05-15 Saint Etienne 0–0 Rodez
  • 2026-05-02 Rodez 2–1 Saint Etienne
  • 2025-08-16 Saint Etienne 4–0 Rodez
  • 2024-05-24 Saint Etienne 2–0 Rodez
  • 2024-05-10 Saint Etienne 1–1 Rodez
League standing · 2026/27
Rodez#17 pos7 pts9 pl-7 GD
Saint Etienne#1 pos22 pts9 pl+14 GD
Goals per game
Rodez scored1.56
Saint Etienne scored2.44
Rodez conceded2.33
Saint Etienne conceded0.89

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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head record between Rodez and Saint Etienne?
In their last 6 meetings, Rodez won 1, Saint Etienne won 3 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.17 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Rodez and Saint Etienne?
Recent form — Rodez 0W 0D 5L; Saint Etienne 3W 1D 1L.

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