Saint-Étienne - Brest betting tips and odds

Brest will give Saint-Étienne a run for their money and there is no doubt about it. However, at 2.30 odds on home win in this match, we still recommend backing the hosts.

The 3.25 away win betting odds indicate that Brest are the underdogs of this matchup. The difference is not huge, though, so both a victory for the visitors and are draw are still on the table.

Saint-Étienne managed to hold the line against Lorient throughout the first half of their previous away game. They didn’t have nearly as much luck in the second, however, and their defence crumbled against the superior opposition, which all resulted in a 6:2 defeat.

Brest’s previous match against Nantes wasn’t truly a success, but it was still a decent effect. They were behind for most of the game, yet they carved out a 1:1 draw in the end. Considering their opponents were tagged as favourites, Brest can be proud of their single point.

With more than 5 conceded goals over their latest 3 fixtures, Saint-Étienne’s performance leaves something to be desired. That said, savvy punters could be able to exploit this – think BTTS or Over 5 Goals markets, for example.

Brest may need more consistency in their defense if they want to get anywhere. They have more than 5 conceded goals over their 3 most recent home games, for instance.

Saint-Étienne have a 18th place in the standings going into round 32. There’s still time left to improve their position, but the teams placed lower will be highly motivated to avoid relegation. The showdown this Saturday is evenly-matched, but all teams are motivated to give it their best.

This is the second time these two teams will clash as part of the current Ligue 1 season. Brest won the first time around, though it was a rather close victory and most bookies are expecting this match to end differently.

Wahbi Khazri, Romain Hamouma, Joris Gnagnon, Enzo Crivelli will all have to sit this one out due to injuries, leaving the home team’s lineup in a weakened state. They still have an advantage according to betting prices, but it may not be as notable as it would have been otherwise.

Though the odds are against the visitors, at least they’ll be in a position to put up as much of a fight as possible. All of their lineup is accounted for in this match, with no issues from suspensions or injuries.

And Under 2.5 Goals is the perfect wager for this fixture. A quick glance at these teams’ statistics will tell you all you need to know about their concession rates, which is why it’s a fairly safe bet, generally priced at around 1.77.