Saint-Etienne vs Lyon: prediction for the Ligue 1 match
On October 3, Saints will host Lyon in the Ligue 1 match. Do hosts have a chance for a victory in this match? The answer is in our prediction.

Command Analysis

Saint-Etienne

In the previous season Saint-Etienne barely avoided relegation from Ligue 1. In the new season Claude Puel is still searching for the right formation. So far team is not successful and in eight rounds Saints got only three draws, they are currently at the bottom of the standings with three points.
Team has a weak defensive line, they are conceding more than two goals per game on average. In the most recent game White-Greens were heavily beaten by Nice (0:3) at home.
Macon, Moueffek and Sissoko won't play in the match against Lyon.

Lyon

Lyon put up a great performance in the first round of the Europa League, where they recorded an away victory over Rangers (2:0). After that club recorded an easy victory over Brondby (3:0) and topped the standings of the group.
In Ligue 1 Olympique recorded three victories and three draws in eight rounds, which brought them 12 points and a 7th spot. After a victory over Troyes (3:1) visitors had a draw against Lorient (1:1).
Pintor, Boateng, Emerson, Reine, Denayer and Dembele are unavailable for the match against Saint-Etienne
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - Yes
This bet won in 3 out of 6 most recent matches of Saint-Etienne

СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet won in 3 out of 6 most recent matches of Saint-Etienne

СтавкаExact score 1:3
Hosts lost 4 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches

Tip and bets
Saint-Etienne are in a deep crisis and it is hard to guess, how Saints will change the situation. Lyon got off to a great start in the Europa League and they are going well in the domestic league as well. Visitors should be able to pick up points due to a higher class and a deep crisis of White-Greens.
Our prediction - Lyon to win
We think that hosts' defensive line won't be able to stop Lyon's offense. Visitors will play after the Europa League match, but rotation will help them to record a confident victory.
Our second bet is on Lyon: total over 2 goals