Caen and Saint-Étienne will be playing against each other on Friday, May 26th, 2023, in a Ligue 2 football game in France, check the Caen vs Saint-Étienne betting tip 2022/2023 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Caen vs Saint-Étienne will occur
The game is set to be played in the small Stade Michel Farré stadium, in the city of Mondeville, with a capacity for 2302 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.
Where to follow the live game
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Introduction to the Caen vs Saint-Étienne betting tip 2022/2023
In the current edition of the Ligue 2, we can see a growth in the average goals. While last season the tournament had an average of 2.29 goals per match, now the competition has an average of 2.41 goals per match.
Caen last match
In the last match they played, Caen collected a win. The opposing team was Amiens SC, and the match – which ended with the result of 1-3 – was valid for Ligue 2. Coach S. Moulin’s disposed his team in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
A win for the home team had odds of 2.70, which makes it clear that a close match was expected.
If the team managed to leave the field with a victory, much is due to Alexandre Mendy. He was the team’s highlight amid a lackluster performance and was instrumental in the victory for Caen.
Saint-Étienne last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a victory in the last round. In a dispute valid for Ligue 2, Saint-Étienne, who used a 3-5-2 formation, faced the Quevilly Rouen team with a final score of 4-2.
The team’s favoritism prior to the match was confirmed thanks to the positive result, a victory that had odds of 1.62.
Caen vs Saint-Étienne h2h
The last time these teams played against each other was in Ligue 2, where Saint-Étienne was at 20th place while Caen occupied 7th place. Saint-Étienne went in with a 4-1-4-1 formation while Caen opened their game with a 3-5-2 tactic.
During the football season of 2022/2023, these Ligue 2 teams played against each other on 30-12-2022 in a duly contested game that ended in a 1-1 draw.
Last time a draw between these teams, what to expect now?
The Caen team’s run of five games has been of preferable outcome, compared to the Saint-Étienne team.
Caen
Ligue 2 leaderboard now
Considering the home team Caen, standing in 5th place with 58 points in the Ligue 2 competition in France. Their performance statistics have been such as 16 wins, 10 losses and, 10 draws.
In the 37th round, the team holds a small disadvantage of 1 point as opposed to Bastia team which is just above, in the 4th place.
Caen analysis
Caen at the end of round 36 in Ligue 2 had 50 goals scored and 40 conceded.
It seems that Caen has adopted a strategic defensive approach in their recent matches, as they have been giving away a considerable number of fouls, which is higher than the league average. Nevertheless, they have only received a small number of yellow cards, which is lower than the league’s average of three. This indicates that Everton is committing fouls intentionally in critical areas of the field to interrupt the opposing team’s attacking moves and hinder their momentum.
The team proves to be better playing in their own base, having 11 wins versus 2 losses, and 5 draws. They won 5 games playing as the visiting team.
Best goalscorer from Caen
If we want to highlight a player in the team’s offensive sector until this competition stage, we have to name Alexandre Mendy. Caen owes some of their triumphs to the Attacker who scored 18 goals in this season.
It should also be noted that 7 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Saint-Étienne
Ligue 2 leaderboard now
Saint-Étienne arrives in this game with 49 points, and in 9th place in the Ligue 2, having won 14 games in total and lost 12 times, making a total of 10 draws.
Which means that the team has the same score, in the 37th round, with the Guingamp team in hot pursuit at 10th place.
Saint-Étienne analysis
Currently, in the Ligue 2, Saint-Étienne sums 59 goals for and a total of 55 goals against, after 36 rounds played.
Teams typically have some control over the opponents if they achieve ball possession above 50%. This is the reason why the Saint-Étienne team usually guns for an average ball possession of 55.5% to control the game.
Best goalscorer from Saint-Étienne
If we want to highlight a player from the team’s attack at this stage, we have to name Jean-Philippe Krasso. The Attacker scored 16 goals in the current season, helping Saint-Étienne to achieve victory in several disputes.
It should also be noted that 7 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Historical data: Saint-Étienne
The Saint-Étienne team is one of the leading names in the sport, with 4 titles won in the history of the tournament. The record of the team will impact the final outcome of the match and it will not be the first time the team has managed to impress its opponents with a win at a time when they are in poor form.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Caen is Alexandre Mendy, who has already scored 18 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Saint-Étienne is Jean-Philippe Krasso, he has scored in 16 opportunities.
For those looking to bet, noting that most goals occur 75-90 minutes into the game could be helpful.
Taking into consideration that Saint-Étienne scores an average of 1.5 goals per match when playing away, we should consider the under 2.5 betting market, especially because this team usually does not concede goals when playing out of their stadium.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 2.2.
Corners Top Betting Tips
The corners market can help a favorable return on your bets, the average team corners per game are 5.22 corners.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 4.14 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the ‘Under 4.5 cards’ option looks like a great alternative for bettors.
On the Saint-Étienne side, we know that it is a more aggressive team having received the red card 9 time this season, very different from Caen who only saw the red card twice. Both the red and yellow cards market can be a good bet.
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Caen vs Saint-Étienne betting tip 2022/2023: FAQ
The match will be played on May 26th, 2023, Friday.
The match will take place at the Stade Michel Farré stadium in Mondeville.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Ligue 2 match, referring to the 2022/2023 season, and ended with a 1-1 draw.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
