Our St Etienne vs Montpellier Prediction: 2-1
St Etienne vs Montpellier in the France Ligue 2 is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Friday February 6, 2026. A 2-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks promising given both teams’ recent scoring records.
This St Etienne vs Montpellier 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
St Etienne's Last Match – St Etienne vs Boulogne
St Etienne must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-1 France Ligue 2 defeat against Boulogne on January 31. In that match, St Etienne recorded 61% possession, firing 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
St Etienne | 61% | 0 (0) | 0.18 | 27 |
Boulogne | 39% | 0 (6) | 1.17 | 39 |
Montpellier's Last Match – Nice vs Montpellier
Montpellier will be eager to respond after suffering a 2-3 France Cup defeat at the hands of Nice on February 4. In that match, Montpellier saw 36% of the ball and created 6 goal attempts, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nice | 64% | 11 (5) | 1.72 | 68 |
Montpellier | 36% | 6 (3) | 1.34 | 20 |
St Etienne vs Montpellier Stats
Key Stats
| St Etienne | Montpellier | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.73 | Attacking Strength | 0.57 |
| 1.03 | Defence Strength | 0.61 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 2/10 |
| 2.4 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
St Etienne are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Montpellier average 1.6 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.



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