Monaco vs Saint-Etienne: prediction for the Ligue 1 match
On September 22, Monaco will host Saint-Etienne in Ligue 1 match. What to expect from this clash? The answer is in our prediction.

Command Analysis

Monaco

In previous week Monaco secured the first victory in Europa League, beating Sturm at home (1:0). After a failure in the Champions League qualification Monegasques will try to put up a successful performance in the Europa League, but they also have to succeed at the domestic league.
In six rounds of the current Ligue 1 season Red-Whites recorded only one victory and two draws, so team is currently at 14th place with five points. After a defeat to Marseille (0:2) hosts played a draw with Nice (2:2).

Saint-Etienne

Saint-Etienne failed to retain the high level of performance throughout the entire season, eventually team finished the season close to relegation zone. Something went wrong at the start of the current season as well. Claude Puel's men had three draws and then suffered three consecutive defeats.
In the most recent match Saintsfailed to pick up points in a home match against Bordeaux (1:2), they are currently at 19th spot in the standings.
Macon, Moueffekand Sissokowon't be able to play in an upcoming match.
Trends
СтавкаPenalty: yes
Penalties were awarded in every third head-to-head match

СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet won in 4 out of 6 most recent away matches of Monaco

СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
This bet won in 3 out of 4 most recent matches of Saint-Etienne

Tip and bets
In this game we will give preference to the hosts. Monaco have a number of great players in their squad, plus they will have fans' support, which might be a key factor in an upcoming game. Saint-Etienne are in a poor form, so they are unlikely to put up a surprise in this match.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1) on Monaco
In each of two most recent head-to-head matches four goals were scored. Teams have nothing to lose, so there is no point to sit out on defense. We are expecting a number of goals to be scored in an upcoming match.
Our second bet is on total over 2,5 goals