The France Ligue 2 brings a thrilling encounter as Rodez meets Saint Etienne on 02.05.2026. This match is too close to call, with both teams evenly matched across various metrics. Our site provides a detailed prediction, analyzing past performances and current forms. For anyone looking to place a bet, our expert insights are invaluable. Read our full prediction and make your bet today.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Le Mans | 32 | 15 | 13 | 4 | 47/30 | 58 |
| 3 | Saint Etienne | 32 | 17 | 6 | 9 | 53/36 | 57 |
| 4 | RED Star FC 93 | 32 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 41/35 | 54 |
| 5 | Reims | 32 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 47/31 | 52 |
| 6 | Rodez | 32 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 41/37 | 52 |
| 7 | Montpellier | 32 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 39/28 | 50 |
Key Player Statistics: Rodez vs Saint Etienne
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 2 | Saint Etienne | Rodez | 16.08.2025 | 4-0 |
| Ligue 2 | Saint Etienne | Rodez | 24.05.2024 | 2-0 |
| Ligue 2 | Saint Etienne | Rodez | 10.05.2024 | 1-1 |
| Ligue 2 | Rodez | Saint Etienne | 12.08.2023 | 2-1 |
| Ligue 2 | Rodez | Saint Etienne | 29.04.2023 | 1-1 |
| Ligue 2 | Saint Etienne | Rodez | 12.11.2022 | 0-2 |
| Coupe de France | Saint Etienne | Rodez | 29.10.2022 | 0-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 2 | Laval | Rodez | 24.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Ligue 2 | Rodez | Amiens | 17.04.2026 | 3-2 |
| Ligue 2 | Rodez | Estac Troyes | 13.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Ligue 2 | Dunkerque | Rodez | 03.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Ligue 2 | Rodez | Bastia | 20.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Ligue 2 | Reims | Rodez | 14.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| Ligue 2 | Rodez | Grenoble | 06.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Ligue 2 | Guingamp | Rodez | 28.02.2026 | 0-0 |
| Ligue 2 | Rodez | Montpellier | 20.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| Ligue 2 | Clermont Foot | Rodez | 13.02.2026 | 1-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 2 | Saint Etienne | Estac Troyes | 25.04.2026 | 0-3 |
| Ligue 2 | Bastia | Saint Etienne | 18.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Ligue 2 | Saint Etienne | Dunkerque | 11.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Ligue 2 | Nancy | Saint Etienne | 04.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Ligue 2 | Saint Etienne | Annecy | 21.03.2026 | 4-0 |
| Ligue 2 | Grenoble | Saint Etienne | 14.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Ligue 2 | Saint Etienne | RED Star FC 93 | 07.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| Ligue 2 | PAU | Saint Etienne | 28.02.2026 | 0-3 |
| Ligue 2 | Saint Etienne | Laval | 21.02.2026 | 2-1 |
| Ligue 2 | Guingamp | Saint Etienne | 14.02.2026 | 1-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Rodez VS Saint Etienne
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Rodez vs Saint Etienne
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Rodez vs Saint Etienne
There are five points separating these two sides in the Ligue 2 table, but the gap in history tells a much darker story for Rodez fans. Saint Etienne have been absolutely ruthless against their opponents this season, and now Rodez must host a side that already hammered them 4-0 earlier in the campaign. Yes, that head-to-head result from August is haunting, and it sets the tone for everything you need to know going into this one.
Saint Etienne sit third with 57 points from 32 games. Rodez are sixth with 52. Both clubs are chasing promotion, and every point now feels like it weighs a tonne. That five-point gap makes this fixture genuinely massive for Rodez. Win, and they close right in. Lose, and the dream starts fading fast.
Here's what you need to watch for — Saint Etienne's attack is genuinely scary. Zuriko Davitashvili leads their scoring charts with 13 goals and has chipped in 4 assists too. He is their most dangerous player by some distance. Alongside him, Lois Stassin has 10 goals and 4 assists. That is a front two with real quality. Rodez's top scorer Thibaut Arconte has 12 goals, but their attack simply doesn't carry the same firepower or depth.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Rodez are a decent home side. Yes, they've picked up results at home this season, but look deeper. Their recent form shows a pattern of tight, low-scoring games. Four of their last five Ligue 2 matches ended with one goal or fewer combined. That trend is interesting. Saint Etienne, meanwhile, just shipped three goals at home to Troyes last week — cracks are appearing at the back.
The betting market has Saint Etienne at 1.77, which honestly feels about right given the H2H dominance. But here's where I see the real value — the total goals market. Both teams have shown they can go quiet in big matches. Under 2.5 goals has strong appeal here. Also, Boakye is on 10 yellow cards already. One more and he's suspended. Watch that man carefully — he's a booking waiting to happen.
My bold prediction: Saint Etienne win 2-1. Davitashvili gets on the scoresheet, Rodez grab a consolation to keep things interesting, but the visitors ultimately have too much quality. Back Saint Etienne on the Asian Handicap at -0.5 for the value play.
Friday night football under the lights, promotion on the line, and a rivalry with genuine edge. This one has all the ingredients. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q. Braat | France | 28 | Goalkeeper | 194 | 90 |
| L. Quenabio | France | 25 | Defender | 184 | 73 |
| M. Bouchouari | Belgium | 25 | Defender | 170 | 61 |
| K. Nagera | France | 24 | Attacker | 177 | 70 |
| M. Baaloudj | Algeria | 25 | Attacker | 189 | 78 |
| H. Tebily | France | 24 | Attacker | 183 | 84 |
| A. Trouillet | France | 25 | Midfielder | 175 | 65 |
| C. Jolibois | France | 28 | Defender | 192 | n/a |
| M. Magnin | Switzerland | 24 | Defender | 190 | 85 |
| I. Baldé | France | 23 | Attacker | 185 | 77 |
| T. Arconte | France | 22 | Attacker | 181 | 76 |
| M. Achi | France | 24 | Midfielder | 181 | 68 |
| D. Mazou-Sacko | France | 21 | Midfielder | 175 | 65 |
| R. Lipinski | France | 23 | Defender | 181 | 79 |
| N. Galves | France | 22 | Defender | 180 | 57 |
| O. Joly | France | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| L. Vangi Vungele | France | 20 | Defender | 193 | 79 |
| J. Mendes | France | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Y. Dahalani | France | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| E. Jean-Lambert | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Appiah | France | 33 | Defender | 179 | 68 |
| F. Tardieu | France | 34 | Midfielder | 181 | 70 |
| I. Cardona | France | 28 | Attacker | 185 | 76 |
| G. Larsonneur | France | 29 | Goalkeeper | 181 | 70 |
| B. Maubleu | France | 36 | Goalkeeper | 192 | 83 |
| M. Nadé | France | 27 | Defender | 186 | 81 |
| Z. Davitashvili | Georgia | 25 | Attacker | 175 | 63 |
| João Ferreira | Portugal | 25 | Defender | 185 | 79 |
| A. Moueffek | France | 25 | Midfielder | 179 | 71 |
| B. Old | New Zealand | 23 | Midfielder | 173 | 66 |
| B. Bouchouari | Morocco | 24 | Midfielder | 165 | 65 |
| Chico Lamba | Portugal | 23 | Defender | 189 | 86 |
| E. Annan | Ghana | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| A. Boakye | Ghana | 25 | Midfielder | 178 | 70 |
| A. Aiki | France | 20 | Attacker | 178 | 75 |
| I. Miladinović | Serbia | 22 | Midfielder | 166 | 50 |
| Lassana Traoré | Senegal | 18 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| D. N´Guessan | France | 17 | Attacker | 180 | 75 |
| L. Gadegbeku | France | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| N. El Jamali | France | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
Rodez vs Saint Etienne match odds
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