Saint-Étienne and Valenciennes will face each other in a Ligue 2 game in France on Saturday, September 02th, 2023, check the Saint-Étienne vs Valenciennes betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Saint-Étienne vs Valenciennes will occur
The game will be played in the well-known Stade Geoffroy-Guichard stadium, in the city of Saint-etienne, with a capacity for 42000 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.
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Introduction to the Saint-Étienne vs Valenciennes betting tip 2023/2024
The Ligue 2 has had fewer goals than the previous season. Last season the tournament had an average of 2.41 goals scored per match, while now the competition has an average of 2.03 goals per match played.
Saint-Étienne last match
Saint-Étienne in its last official match drew (1-1) against Annecy, in a match valid for Ligue 2. Coach L. Batlles’ lined up a 3-5-1-1 formation.
The game had all the elements to be an even game between both teams, for that reason it was logical that the draw was one of the most expected results, with odds around 3.25.
Certainly not a good performance for Saint-Étienne, although some players performed above average, such as Ibrahim Sissoko. The player was decisive to his team in avoiding defeat with his presence on the field and some excellent interventions during the match.
Valenciennes 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, Valenciennes, who used a 5-3-2 formation, faced the Rodez team with a final score of 0-1.
The forecast was that the match between the two teams would be quite close, hence the home win had odds of 4.00.
Saint-Étienne vs Valenciennes h2h
The last time Valenciennes went up against Saint-Étienne, it was in Ligue 2. Valenciennes, ranked 13th place, started with a 4-2-3-1 tactic, while Saint-Étienne, then in 10th place, was charged with a 3-5-2 formation.
These two clubs faced each other for the last time in a match of the 2022/2023 Ligue 2 season. The match, played on 02-06-2023, recorded the 2-0 win for Saint-Étienne.
The Saint-Étienne team in the last five matches has achieved more regular results, with a total of 2 wins, compared to the Valenciennes team, which won only 1 game.
Saint-Étienne
Ligue 2 leaderboard now
Saint-Étienne joins the match with 4 points. They rank in 14th place in the Ligue 2, the team also suffers from a negative balance having won only 1 game, losing 2, and scoring 1 draws.
This means that in the 5th round the team has no advantage in relation to the Rodez team that is in the 15th place.
Saint-Étienne analysis
Saint-Étienne have a negative goal difference, having after 4 rounds conceded 5 goals to opponents and scored 4. An average to improve.
Teams with ball possession above 50% usually have some control over their opponents. With this in mind, the Saint-Étienne team tries to achieve an average ball possession of 55.75% to control the game.
Saint-Étienne has proven to be a formidable attacking force, with 530 attacks resulting in 4 goals. Valenciennes, on the other hand, has only scored 2 times with 357 attacks.
Best goalscorer from Saint-Étienne
There are always individualities that stand out in a squad and in the team’s attack, Ibrahim Sissoko has held that position so far in the competition. Serving Saint-Étienne with 3 goals this season, the Attacker has been a key player in winning triumphs.
It is important to highlight that more than 50% of the goals scored by this player were from the penalty spot. More precisely, 3 of the 3 goals scored have this characteristic.
Historical data Saint-Étienne
With 4 titles won in the history of the tournament, the Saint-Étienne team is one of the competition’s top names. 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 their opponents with a win at a time when they are in bad shape.
Valenciennes
Ligue 2 leaderboard now
With 4 points won, Valenciennes is in 17th place on the leaderboard, which leaves the team in the Relegation zone. The team’s campaign so far is 1 win against 2 losses, plus 1 draw.
Dunkerque ranks just above, occupying 16th place in the 5th round, the team has the same number of points.
Valenciennes analysis
Currently, in the Ligue 2, Valenciennes sums 2 goals for and a total of 7 goals against, after 4 rounds played.
It seems that Valenciennes is having trouble scoring goals, with a low number of goals scored and a high number of games where they failed to score. This implies that their attacking play needs improvement, with a focus on creating better chances and converting them into goals.
Team with a low scoring efficiency, the average goals scored do not exceed 0.5 per game. With a low score efficiency and playing away from home, this could be decisive for a bad result.
The latest victory for Valenciennes was a team effort, but it was the goalkeeper, Jean Louchet, who stood out and played a pivotal role in securing the win. With an impressive 7 saves in the match against Rodez, he further cemented his position as a valuable member of the team and the go-to goalkeeper for future matches.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
For those looking to bet, noting that most goals occur 75-90 minutes into the game could be helpful.
Bets on the under 2.5 goals market is an alternative because adding the goals scored at home by Saint-Étienne 1 and the average conceding goals of the visiting team Valenciennes 0.5 does not exceed the average of 3 goals, suggesting a good entry in this market.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 2.
Corners Top Betting Tips
To obtain good betting results, remembering that there is an average of 3.62 corners per game when the corners numbers of both teams are combined.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 4 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the ‘Under 4.5 cards’ option looks like a great alternative for bettors.
This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.
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Saint-Étienne vs Valenciennes betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on September 02th, 2023, Saturday.
The match will take place at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard stadium in Saint-etienne.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Ligue 2 match, referring to the 2022/2023 season, and ended with a 2-0 result for Saint-Étienne.
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.
