Match analysis
FranceLigue 1
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Ligue 1 fixture.
Montpellier got the job done on Sunday 12 September 2021, winning 2-0 at home to Saint Etienne (Ligue 1). Montpellier led 1-0 at the break and saw it out.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| MontpellierHome | Rating | Saint EtienneAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,559 | Overall | 1,522 |
| 1,548 | Match venue | 1,512 |
| 1,548 | At home | 1,521 |
| 1,541 | Away | 1,512 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,578 | Attack | 1,466 |
| 1,481 | Defence | 1,540 |
| 1,575 | Home attack | 1,448 |
| 1,504 | Away attack | 1,478 |
| 1,491 | Home defence | 1,555 |
| 1,527 | Away defence | 1,524 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,562 | Goal environment | 1,385 |
| 1,550 | Home goals | 1,500 |
| 1,512 | Away goals | 1,385 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,530 | Close games | 1,521 |
| 1,567 | Winning margin | 1,522 |
Match venue compares Montpellier at home with Saint Etienne away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
In 28 meetings since March 2012, Montpellier have won seven, Saint Etienne have taken 17 and four were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Montpellier vs Saint Etienne prediction page.