Saint-Etienne vs Strasbourg: prediction for the Ligue 1 match
On February 20, Saint-Etienne will take on Strasbourg for the Ligue 1 clash. What to expect from this battle? The answer is in our prediction.

Command Analysis

Saint-Etienne

Saint-Etienne got off to a successful start in the French Cup, they managed to advance past the first stages, but after that team suddenly suffered a defeat to Bergerac (0:1) and got eliminated from the tournament. Situation is even more dreadful in Ligue 1, after 24 rounds The Saints are at the 19th spot in the standings.
The White-Greens' offensive line is looking terrible, only 24 goals were scored so far. Hosts won three latest matches and these results helped them to leave the bottom of the standings. In the latest match team recorded a 2:1 victory over Clermont.
Gnagnon, Crivelli and Sako won't feature in the upcoming match.

Strasbourg

Strasbourg had the same path in the French Cup as their opponent, team won the first match against Valanciennes (1:0), but then failed to beat Montpellier (0:1). However, in Ligue 1 situation is much better for The White-Blues.
After 24 rounds Julien Steffen's men have 12 victories and five draws, delivering 41 points and a 4th spot in the standings. In two latest rounds Racing Club beat Nantes (1:0) and Angers (1:0).
Doucoure and Le Marchand won't feature in the upcoming match.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:2
Visitors won 3 out of 4 most recent head-to-head matches

СтавкаGoals in both halves - no
This bet played in 2 out of 4 most recent head-to-head matches

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

Tip and bets
We fancy visitors to win this match - team is much more successful, so club should be able to put an end to an unexpected winning streak of the league underdogs. We think that Strasbourg are looking much more creative on the offense, so they should be able to beat the opponent.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (0) on Strasbourg
We don't think that someone will sit out on defense in this match - both opponents need points and for that they need to look for a chance on the offense.
Our second bet is on total over 2,5 goals