LiontipsSaint-Etienne vs Nice. Predictions and Betting Tips for Ligue 1
Command Analysis
A failure in the previous season was predictable, because their squad was not strengthened and club didn't change the head coach, so team's performance declined, Saints barely avoided relegation from top-flight division. In seven rounds of the new tournament Claude Puel's men got only three draws, which brought them a 19th spot in the standings.
Team has a weak defensive line - hosts conceded two goals per game on average. In the previous match Greens suffered a defeat to Monaco (1:3) on an away game.
Green, Macon, Moueffek and Sissoko won't be able to play against Nice.
Nice are a completely different team in the new season. Christophe Galtier found communication with his players, who managed to put up an impressive display. In six rounds Gymnasts recorded three victories over Lille (4:0), Bordeaux (4:0) and Nantes (2:0), but then they suffered a setback and dropped to the 7th position.
Team has a great offensive line, they are averaging two goals per game.
Dolberg, Claude-Maurice, Kluivert and Robson Bambu won't be able to play in a game against Saint-Etienne.
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
This bet won in 4 out of 6 most recent matches of Nice
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet won in 3 out of 6 most recent matches of Saint-Etienne
СтавкаExact score 2:1
Hosts won 4 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches
Tip and bets
Saint-Etienne can't find the momentum so far, they are currently at the bottom of the standings. Visitors have a stronger squad, they have more experienced and technically gifted players, which might be a key factor in this match. We will place a bet on the southerners.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (0) on Nice
We think that favourite will beat the opponent by only one goal - teams are tired and they are playing better on defense than on offense.
Our second bet is on total under 2,5 goals
