PSG vs Saint-Étienne prediction and betting tips on January 12, 2025
Game Prediction
In the 17th round of Ligue 1 France, on January 12, 2025, PSG will host Saint-Étienne. Any result other than a convincing victory for the reigning champions at home would be a major surprise.
Our prediction for the PSG vs Saint-Étienne match
The "Parisians" have been playing under Luis Enrique since the start of last season. He won all domestic tournaments and, more importantly, reached the Champions League semi-finals, eliminating Barcelona along the way despite losing at home and conceding first away. "Les Verts" finished only third in Ligue 2 but managed to return to the French top flight by defeating Metz in the promotion play-offs.
Kylian Mbappé has now left Paris amidst controversy, and the French giants are clearly struggling in the Champions League without him. For a long time, a fluky win against Girona, secured due to a Gazzaniga error, was their only victory. However, December ended with a commanding 3-0 win against Red Bull Salzburg. In Ligue 1, PSG has already built a ten-point lead over their closest rivals. Last week, they also clinched the Super Cup.
The promoted side, Saint-Étienne, has managed four wins and 13 points from 15 rounds, sitting in the relegation zone. As a result, in mid-December, they sacked Olivier Dall'Oglio. His successor, Kjetil Knutsen, had a tough start, suffering a 0-4 defeat to Marseille in the Coupe de France. However, they bounced back with a confident 3-1 win over Reims.
The champions boast impressive domestic statistics. Scoring 2.75 goals per match, they concede only 0.88 on average. Conversely, the newcomers have a poor record, with nearly the opposite ratio of 0.8 goals scored and 2.27 conceded per match.
PSG vs Saint-Étienne: Key statistics and trends
- PSG has won five consecutive matches across all competitions.
- 69% of PSG’s matches end with both teams scoring, with an average of 3.63 total goals per match.
- Saint-Étienne has lost their last four matches.
- 31% of Saint-Étienne’s matches end with both teams scoring, with an average of 3.13 total goals per match.
PSG vs Saint-Étienne: Possible starting lineups
PSG (possible lineup): Donnarumma - João Neves, Pacho, Marquinhos, Hakimi - Fabián Ruiz, Vitinha, Zaïre-Emery - Barcola, Dembélé, Doué.
Saint-Étienne (possible lineup): Moblé - Appiah, Abdelhamid, Batubinsika, Pedro - Mouton, Ekwah, Bouchouari - Davitashvili, Sissoko, Cafaro.
Head-to-Head: PSG vs Saint-Étienne
The "Greens" have not won against PSG since 2012. In their last nine meetings with the Parisian giants, Saint-Étienne managed only one draw.
Free prediction for the PSG vs Saint-Étienne match
The champions are playing at home against a team near the bottom of the table. Bet on Luis Enrique's side with a handicap of "-2.5 goals" (odds – 1.76).
Place your bets on the upcoming match and keep an eye on your team's position in the Ligue 1 France standings.