Our Montpellier vs St Etienne Prediction: 1-2
Montpellier vs St Etienne in the France Ligue 2 is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday October 4, 2025. We predict a 1-2 away victory, but with both teams finding the net regularly, BTTS is also a strong betting option.
This Montpellier vs St Etienne prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Montpellier's Last Match – Laval vs Montpellier
Determined to maintain their recent success, Montpellier must win following their 1-0 France Ligue 2 victory against Laval on September 27. In that match, Montpellier controlled 38% of possession and managed 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Laval | 62% | 0 (7) | 0.98 | 61 |
 Montpellier | 38% | 0 (5) | 0.59 | 28 |
St Etienne's Last Match – St Etienne vs Guingamp
St Etienne will hope to recover from their recent 2-3 France Ligue 2 setback against Guingamp on September 27. In that match, St Etienne recorded 62% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 St Etienne | 62% | 0 (3) | 0.57 | 41 |
 Guingamp | 38% | 0 (5) | 0.9 | 33 |
Montpellier vs St Etienne Stats
Key Stats
| Montpellier | St Etienne | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.87 | Attacking Strength | 1.63 |
| 1.13 | Defence Strength | 0.7 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Montpellier are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while St Etienne average 1.7 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Montpellier 12-8
St Etienne 17-14
What are the odds for this match?
Montpellier to win: @3
Draw: @3.5
St Etienne to win: @2.25
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.85
Lineups
Montpellier: Everson, Simon Ngapandouetnbu, Nathanael Mbuku, Becir Omeragic, Lucas Mincarelli, Naoufel El Hannach, Nicolas Pays, Alexandre Mendy, Theo Chennahi, Teji Savanier, Christopher Jullien
St Etienne: Chico Lamba, Igor Miladinovic, Lucas Stassin, Ebenezer Annan, Florian Tardieu, Gautier Larsonneur, Zuriko Davitashvili, Mahmoud Jaber, Mickael Nade, Joao Ferreira, Augustine Boakye
Troyes 
Red Star FC 93 
St Etienne 
Montpellier 
Pau 
Reims 
Le Mans 
Dunkerque 
Guingamp 
Grenoble 
Clermont Foot 
Annecy 
Rodez Aveyron 
Amiens 
Nancy 
Laval 
Boulogne 
SC Bastia