Join the excitement on 22.08.2026 as Saint Etienne meets Grenoble in the France Ligue 2. Saint Etienne is tipped for a straightforward victory given their superior form and tactical superiority. Our match preview covers everything from strategy to key players, providing you with all the information needed to back Saint Etienne confidently.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Etienne | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6/1 | 6 |
| 2 | Annecy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3/0 | 6 |
| 3 | Dunkerque | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7/5 | 4 |
| 14 | Boulogne | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0/1 | 1 |
| 15 | Grenoble | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2/4 | 1 |
| 16 | Clermont Foot | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1/3 | 1 |
Key Player Statistics: Saint Etienne vs Grenoble
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x 1Saint Etienne vs Grenoble Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 2 | Grenoble | Saint Etienne | 14.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Ligue 2 | Saint Etienne | Grenoble | 30.08.2025 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Grenoble | Saint Etienne | 03.08.2024 | 5-3 |
| Ligue 2 | Grenoble | Saint Etienne | 23.04.2024 | 0-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Saint Etienne | Grenoble | 06.01.2024 | 3-0 |
| Ligue 2 | Saint Etienne | Grenoble | 05.08.2023 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Saint Etienne | Grenoble | 15.07.2023 | 1-2 |
| Ligue 2 | Grenoble | Saint Etienne | 17.04.2023 | 0-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Saint Etienne | Grenoble | 09.12.2022 | 3-1 |
| Ligue 2 | Saint Etienne | Grenoble | 01.10.2022 | 2-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 2 | Saint Etienne | Clermont Foot | 14.08.2026 | 3-1 |
| Ligue 2 | Sochaux | Saint Etienne | 08.08.2026 | 0-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Saint Etienne | Venezia | 01.08.2026 | 4-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Saint Etienne | Lausanne | 29.07.2026 | 4-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Rangers | Saint Etienne | 22.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Servette FC | Saint Etienne | 18.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Saint Etienne | Biel-Bienne | 11.07.2026 | 2-2 |
| Ligue 1 | Nice | Saint Etienne | 29.05.2026 | 4-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Saint Etienne | Nice | 26.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| Ligue 2 | Saint Etienne | Rodez | 15.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 2 | Grenoble | Metz | 14.08.2026 | 0-0 |
| Ligue 2 | Dunkerque | Grenoble | 08.08.2026 | 4-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Andrézieux | Grenoble | 01.08.2026 | 3-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Clermont Foot | Grenoble | 01.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Grenoble | Estac Troyes | 25.07.2026 | 0-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Sochaux | Grenoble | 18.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Grenoble | Villefranche | 15.07.2026 | 5-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Grenoble | Bourg-en-bresse 01 | 11.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| Ligue 2 | Grenoble | Estac Troyes | 09.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| Ligue 2 | Dunkerque | Grenoble | 02.05.2026 | 0-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Saint Etienne VS Grenoble
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Saint Etienne vs Grenoble
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Saint Etienne vs Grenoble
Saint-Étienne are back. And right now, they look absolutely unstoppable.
Les Verts sit top of Ligue 2 after just two games, having scored six goals and conceded only one. That's not a slow start. That's a statement. When they host Grenoble on Saturday, the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard will be buzzing — and the visitors will need every ounce of their defensive resolve just to survive.
Here's what you need to watch for: Ilyès Cardona has been on fire. Three goals in two games. He's the kind of forward who punishes any hesitation in a back line. And he won't be alone. Jens Breum has two goals and an assist already, making him the perfect partner in crime. Grenoble's defence, which has already shipped four goals in two matches, is walking into a nightmare scenario.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Grenoble being "capable of an upset." Their only bright spot so far has been Youssouf Diaby, who has scored twice but is essentially operating as a lone ranger in attack. Without structured support around him, he'll have a very quiet afternoon against a Saint-Étienne backline that has been rock solid at home.
The head-to-head record tells its own story. In competitive Ligue 2 fixtures, Saint-Étienne have won three of the last five encounters with Grenoble, losing none. The two draws came away from home. At Geoffroy-Guichard, Les Verts are a different beast entirely.
Here's the surprising stat that caught my eye: Grenoble have drawn four of their last five Ligue 2 away matches — but that form came against mid-table sides. Facing a team this clinical is a completely different challenge.
For betting purposes, Saint-Étienne at 1.40 is short but justified. The real value? Look at the over 2.5 goals market. Saint-Étienne have scored six times in two games, and Grenoble are already conceding freely. I'd also back Cardona to score anytime — he's in the form of his life and the matchup with Grenoble's leaky defence is tailor-made for him.
My prediction: Saint-Étienne 3-0 Grenoble. Cardona grabs another brace, and Les Verts send a clear message to the entire division.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I. Cardona | France | 29 | Attacker | 185 | 76 |
| G. Larsonneur | France | 29 | Goalkeeper | 181 | 70 |
| Z. Davitashvili | Georgia | 25 | Attacker | 175 | 63 |
| J. Le Cardinal | France | 29 | Defender | 182 | 73 |
| M. Bernauer | France | 28 | Midfielder | 186 | 77 |
| João Ferreira | Portugal | 25 | Defender | 185 | 79 |
| T. Svetlin | Slovenia | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| T. Ballo | Austria | 24 | Attacker | 172 | 69 |
| Á. Csongvai | Hungary | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Nair | France | 24 | Defender | 183 | 75 |
| J. Breum | Denmark | 22 | Midfielder | 178 | 69 |
| J. Duffus | England | 21 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| L. Stassin | Belgium | 21 | Attacker | 171 | 81 |
| A. Boakye | Ghana | 25 | Midfielder | 178 | 70 |
| Mamour Ndiaye | Senegal | 20 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| K. Pedro | France | 20 | Defender | 183 | 72 |
| S. StojkoviÄ | Serbia | 19 | Defender | 188 | n/a |
| L. Gadegbeku | France | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Adam Baallal | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| N. Kasia Nkondo | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y. Magnin | France | 29 | Midfielder | 183 cm | 71 kg |
| A. Olliero | France | 30 | Goalkeeper | 193 | 85 |
| C. Vidal | France | 26 | Defender | 181 | 73 |
| B. Allain | France | 34 | Goalkeeper | 185 | 75 |
| M. Mion | France | 25 | Defender | 178 | n/a |
| U. Bonnet | France | 32 | Attacker | 181 cm | 73 kg |
| M. Corboz | USA | 31 | Midfielder | 180 | 76 |
| D. Hoogewerf | Netherlands | 23 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| L. Bernadou | France | 25 | Midfielder | 178 | n/a |
| Y. Diaby | Guinea | 26 | Midfielder | 184 | 76 |
| M. Bangré | Burkina Faso | 25 | Attacker | 171 | 65 |
| M. Xantippe | France | 24 | Defender | 183 | 70 |
| F. Limouri | Netherlands | 23 | Defender | 182 cm | 70 kg |
| N. Zahui | France | 23 | Defender | 175 | 70 |
| E. Sarıkaya | Türkiye | 20 | Defender | 185 | 73 |
| S. Diba | Senegal | 22 | Midfielder | 192 | 82 |
| S. Niakaté | France | 20 | Defender | 183 | 79 |
| A. Lallias | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a | |
| J. Akpa Akpro | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| K. Fofana | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
Saint Etienne vs Grenoble match odds
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