The much-anticipated France Ligue 1 game on 26.05.2026 featuring Saint Etienne versus Nice is expected to be a showcase of football at its best. Both teams have been preparing intensely, and their close power levels make predictions difficult. Our thorough analysis includes looking at past performances of Saint Etienne and Nice, as well as tactical setups and key players' impact. After reading our expert prediction, fans of Saint Etienne and Nice should feel more confident in placing their bets. Don't miss out on our insights!
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Saint Etienne vs Nice Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe de France | Nice | Saint Etienne | 21.12.2025 | 2-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Saint Etienne | Nice | 01.03.2025 | 1-3 |
| Ligue 1 | Nice | Saint Etienne | 20.09.2024 | 8-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Nice | Saint Etienne | 11.05.2022 | 4-2 |
| Ligue 1 | Saint Etienne | Nice | 25.09.2021 | 0-3 |
| Ligue 1 | Nice | Saint Etienne | 31.01.2021 | 0-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Saint Etienne | Nice | 18.10.2020 | 1-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Saint Etienne | Nice | 10.07.2020 | 4-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Saint Etienne | Nice | 04.12.2019 | 4-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Saint Etienne | Nice | 18.05.2019 | 3-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | Saint Etienne | Rodez | 15.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| Ligue 2 | Saint Etienne | Amiens | 09.05.2026 | 5-0 |
| Ligue 2 | Rodez | Saint Etienne | 02.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| 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 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe de France | Lens | Nice | 22.05.2026 | 3-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Nice | Metz | 17.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Auxerre | Nice | 10.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Nice | Lens | 02.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Marseille | Nice | 26.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Coupe de France | Strasbourg | Nice | 22.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| Ligue 1 | Lille | Nice | 18.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Nice | Le Havre | 12.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Strasbourg | Nice | 04.04.2026 | 3-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Nice | Paris Saint Germain | 21.03.2026 | 0-4 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Saint Etienne VS Nice
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Saint Etienne vs Nice
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Saint Etienne vs Nice
Saint-Étienne versus Nice. A fixture that carries real weight — and this time, the stakes couldn't be more different for each side.
Saint-Étienne are fighting for their Ligue 1 survival in what appears to be a relegation playoff scenario, while Nice arrive as a top-flight side currently sitting in a deeply uncomfortable 16th place with just 32 points from 34 games. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Nice are the comfortable favourites here. The numbers tell a far messier story.
The head-to-head record is brutal for Les Verts. Nice have dominated this rivalry in recent years, most memorably with that staggering 8-0 demolition back in September 2024. They followed that up with a 3-1 win at Saint-Étienne in March 2025 and knocked them out of the Coupe de France in December. That's three straight wins for Nice, and the momentum firmly points their way on paper.
But here's what you need to watch for. Nice's recent form is genuinely alarming. They've won just one of their last eight Ligue 1 matches. They were hammered 4-0 by Rennes at home, beaten by PSG, lost at Paris FC, and drew at home to Lorient 3-3. This is a side leaking goals and confidence in equal measure. At 60 goals conceded this season, their defence has been a disaster.
The insider angle worth noting? Saint-Étienne, despite their Ligue 2 campaign struggles, managed a 5-0 hammering of Amiens recently and showed attacking intent in bursts. Playing at home, with a crowd desperate for survival, they could find an extra gear.
Here's the surprising stat — Nice have drawn or lost five of their last six away league matches. That travel vulnerability is exactly the kind of pattern sharp bettors should be circling.
Tactically, watch Nice's right flank through Johan Clauss, their top creator with six assists this season. Shutting him down is Saint-Étienne's clearest defensive priority.
For betting, the draw at 3.45 looks genuinely interesting given Nice's poor form and Saint-Étienne's home urgency. I'd also keep an eye on both teams to score — Nice concede freely and Saint-Étienne need goals.
My prediction: a tense 1-1 draw, with Saint-Étienne grabbing a point they'll cherish.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| 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 | 19 | 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 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Sanson | France | 31 | Midfielder | 180 | 73 |
| Y. Ndayishimiye | Burundi | 27 | Midfielder | 183 | 79 |
| H. Boudaoui | Algeria | 26 | Midfielder | 175 | 61 |
| Y. Diouf | France | 26 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 74 |
| Dante | Brazil | 42 | Defender | 188 | 87 |
| J. Clauss | France | 33 | Defender | 178 | 69 |
| T. Moffi | Nigeria | 27 | Attacker | 188 | 87 |
| Tiago Gouveia | Portugal | 24 | Attacker | 176 | 70 |
| M. Bard | France | 25 | Defender | 173 | 65 |
| M. Viti | Italy | 24 | Defender | 190 | 82 |
| Mohamed Abdelmonem | Egypt | 27 | Defender | 183 | 78 |
| A. Mendy | France | 22 | Defender | 187 | 75 |
| B. Bouanani | Algeria | 21 | Attacker | 177 | 68 |
| L. Monteiro Alvarenga | France | 22 | Defender | 185 | 71 |
| B. Żelazowski | Poland | 21 | Goalkeeper | 193 | 73 |
| A. Doumbouya | France | 18 | Defender | 182 | 72 |
| Abdulay Bah | Sierra Leone | 20 | Defender | 195 | 80 |
| Bernard Nguene | Cameroon | 19 | Attacker | 178 | 70 |
| T. Bruyère | France | 19 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 72 |
| Brad-Hamilton Mantsounga | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
Saint Etienne vs Nice match odds
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