Saint Etienne v Rodez result
Team pages: Saint Etienne · Rodez · Head-to-head
The model’s pre-match pick
Saint Etienne 4–0 Rodez — Saint Etienne won this Ligue 2 match. TACTIX’s pre-match model pick was Over 2.5 goals.
The result
Saint Etienne beat Rodez 4–0 at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Ligue 2 on Saturday 16 August. Saint Etienne have scored in eight consecutive matches in all competitions.
The goals
Saint Etienne led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Saint Etienne: J. Duffus (27’, assisted by João Ferreira), M. Jaber (47’), I. Cardona (56’, assisted by A. Boakye) and Z. Davitashvili (79’, assisted by A. Boakye).
How it turned
Replaying TACTIX’s published pre-match model through the match’s four key moments (goals and red cards), the biggest swing came with J. Duffus’s goal on 27 minutes.
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Saint Etienne 0.00, Rodez 0.00, from 18 shots to 5 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
G. Paradis showed four yellow cards — against 3.8 yellows a game across the last 13 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — Saint Etienne: E. Annan (5’) and A. Moueffek (38’); Rodez: Derek Mazou-Sacko (41’) and Loni Laurent (77’).
What it changes
Saint Etienne’s four-goal margin was the biggest of round 2, across nine matches. Rodez are winless in their last seven matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, M. Jaber (Saint Etienne) 7.9, A. Boakye (Saint Etienne) 6.9 and Z. Davitashvili (Saint Etienne) 6.2 led the match.
What the model said
The model’s free pick, Over 2.5 goals, landed — graded in the live track record like every other call.
Next up
Saint Etienne next host Nantes on 24 October 2026.
Rodez next host Montpellier on 19 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Saint Etienne: Saint Etienne v Nantes, Saturday 24 October — the preview. Next for Rodez: Rodez v Montpellier, Monday 19 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Saint Etienne 4–0 Rodez · Ligue 2
- Venue: Stade Geoffroy-Guichard · Saint-Ètienne
- Referee: G. Paradis
- Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
- Head-to-head (last 6): Saint Etienne 1 · draws 3 · Rodez 2 · 1.83 goals/game
- Recent form: Saint Etienne 1W 1D 3L · Rodez 0W 4D 1L
Saint Etienne 4–0 Rodez (Ligue 2): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across 246 markets, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 9 August 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Saint Etienne for / against | Line | Rodez for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.75 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.25 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 6.38 for · 5.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5.43 for · 4.71 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots | 12.5 for · 15.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 13.14 for · 9.14 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.63 for · 5.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.57 for · 2.43 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 14.13 for · 12.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 12.29 for · 9.86 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.25 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.57 for · 2.14 against n 7 Last 5 |
Referee: G. Paradis.
Saint Etienne
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I. Miladinović n 5 | 11.8 | 4.6 | 1.5 | — |
| Y. Maçon n 8 | 59.4 | 3.4 | 1.1 | — |
| L. Mouton n 8 | 21.5 | 2.6 | 0.5 | — |
| P. Ekwah n 8 | 90 | 2.5 | 1.1 | — |
| I. Wadji n 8 | 37.3 | 2.4 | 1.5 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. Stassin n 8 | 83.4 | 2.7 | 2.3 |
| A. Boakye n 8 | 43.6 | 2.3 | 1.3 |
| Z. Davitashvili n 8 | 78.6 | 2 | 1 |
| I. Cardona n 8 | 73.6 | 2 | 1.1 |
| I. Wadji n 8 | 37.3 | 1.8 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. Stassin n 8 | 83.4 | 1.1 | 0 |
| I. Cardona n 8 | 73.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| A. Boakye n 8 | 43.6 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| B. Old n 8 | 25.9 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Z. Davitashvili n 8 | 78.6 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| L. Mouton n 8 | 21.5 | 10.5 |
| Y. Maçon n 8 | 59.4 | 3.4 |
| D. Appiah n 8 | 78.8 | 3.3 |
| D. N´Guessan n 8 | 23.9 | 2.8 |
| M. Nadé n 8 | 90 | 2.5 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| G. Larsonneur n 8 | 90 | 2.9 |
Rodez
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Trouillet n 8 | 47.6 | 3.3 | 0.9 | — |
| W. Younoussa n 8 | 53.8 | 2.7 | 3.8 | — |
| N. Galves n 8 | 50.9 | 2.2 | 0.7 | — |
| S. Mambo n 8 | 90 | 1.8 | 1.1 | — |
| M. Baaloudj n 8 | 25.1 | 1.8 | 1.3 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Bentayeb n 8 | 52.4 | 3.2 | 1.9 |
| Timothee Nkada n 8 | 80.6 | 2.1 | 1.3 |
| I. Baldé n 8 | 54 | 2.1 | 1 |
| M. Baaloudj n 8 | 25.1 | 1.8 | 0.9 |
| W. Younoussa n 8 | 53.8 | 1.3 | 0.6 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Bentayeb n 8 | 52.4 | 0.9 | 0 |
| Timothee Nkada n 8 | 80.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| S. Mambo n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.3 |
| N. Cadiou n 8 | 72.3 | 0 | 0.3 |
| A. Abdallah n 8 | 67.1 | 0 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| A. Ngouyamsa n 8 | 90 | 4.3 |
| M. Bouchouari n 8 | 57 | 2.8 |
| R. Lipinski n 8 | 45.4 | 2.5 |
| M. Baaloudj n 8 | 25.1 | 2.2 |
| W. Taïbi n 8 | 81 | 2.1 |
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Match statistics & details
| Saint Etienne | Rodez | |
|---|---|---|
| 70% | Possession | 30% |
| 18 | Shots | 5 |
| 6 | Shots on target | 1 |
| 8 | Shots off target | 3 |
| 4 | Blocked shots | 1 |
| 14 | Shots inside the box | 4 |
| 5 | Corners | 5 |
| 1 | Offsides | 4 |
| 13 | Fouls | 14 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Saves | 2 |
| 666 | Passes | 263 |
| 88% | Pass accuracy | 76% |
Saint Etienne player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. Larsonneur | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 |
| Chico Lamba | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.6 |
| M. Nadé | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| E. Annan | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | Y | 7.5 |
| M. Jaber | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8.3 |
| F. Tardieu | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 |
| Z. Davitashvili | 83 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8.3 |
| A. Boakye | 82 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7.7 |
| A. Moueffek | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.3 |
| João Ferreira | 57 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| J. Duffus | 45 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.6 |
| I. Cardona sub | 45 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 |
| D. Appiah sub | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| L. Gadegbeku sub | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.6 |
| B. Old sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| L. Stassin sub | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
Rodez player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q. Braat | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.9 |
| M. Bouchouari | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.7 |
| M. Magnin | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| R. Lipinski | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.2 |
| D. Mazou-Sacko | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Y | 6.2 |
| J. Mendes | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| Loni Laurent | 81 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Y | 5.9 |
| A. Trouillet | 81 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| I. Baldé | 81 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 |
| J. Evan's | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5.7 |
| M. Baaloudj | 64 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 |
| K. Nagera sub | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5.9 |
| R. Ponti sub | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| C. Jolibois sub | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| O. Joly sub | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| M. Achi sub | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Saint Etienne v Rodez — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2024-05-24 Saint Etienne 2–0 Rodez
- 2024-05-10 Saint Etienne 1–1 Rodez
- 2023-08-12 Rodez 2–1 Saint Etienne
- 2023-04-29 Rodez 1–1 Saint Etienne
- 2022-11-12 Saint Etienne 0–2 Rodez
- 2022-10-29 Saint Etienne 0–0 Rodez
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Frequently asked questions
- What was the model’s pick for Saint Etienne v Rodez?
- TACTIX’s free model pick for Saint Etienne v Rodez was Over 2.5 goals.
- What is the head-to-head record between Saint Etienne and Rodez?
- In their last 6 meetings, Saint Etienne won 1, Rodez won 2 and there were 3 draws, averaging 1.83 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Saint Etienne and Rodez?
- Recent form — Saint Etienne 1W 1D 3L; Rodez 0W 4D 1L.
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