Saint-Etienne Preview
Saint-Etienne finally returned to winning ways at the weekend thanks to a 2-1 away victory at Angers. The hosts missed a penalty kick in the 12th minute, but they finally broke the deadlock six minutes later through Nicholas Pepe. However, Florentin Pogba pulled one back for St. Etienne after the break, while Oussama tannane made it 1-2 with just 12 minutes to go. The bad news is that Kevin Malcuit was sent off in the stoppage time and he is suspended for this game. The win lifts les Verts to 8th place in the Ligue 1 table with 21 points to their name after 14 rounds, just three points off the top four. Saint-Etienne can count on their back line ahead of this game as they have one of the meanest defenses in the division, conceding just 12 goals in 14 league games. Their home form has seen them lose just once in their last ten games in all competitions, but six of these fixtures have ended as draws. The bad news is that Saint-Etienne are winless in their last three home meetings with Marseille and have conceded at least two goals in two of these. Robert Beric has been Saint-Etienne’s most prolific player in front of goal this season, but the 25-year-old striker hasn’t played in les Verts’s last four games, as he is recovering from injury.
Marseille Preview
Marseille have also struggled for consistency over the past two months, winning four, drawing three and losing two of their last nine games in all competitions. They did well to beat Caen 1-0 a fortnight ago, but succumbed to a disappointing 4-0 defeat on the road at Monaco at the weekend. Marseille currently stand in 12th place in the league table with 17 points under their belts from their opening 14 league fixtures. OM looked poor going forward throughout this Ligue 1 campaign, scoring just 13 goals in 14 league games. Bafetimbi Gomis has played a pivotal role in Marseille’s performances throughout this Ligue 1 season, helping the team with 6 goals and 2 assists in his 13 league appearances. Florian Thauvin has also managed to score three goals for Marseille in this early part of the season. Marseille’s away form throughout this Ligue 1 campaign has been awful, and they have only picked up two points from their seven league trips. The good news is that Marseille are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Saint-Etienne, winning three and drawing three in the process. In addition, OM have scored at least two goals in four of their last six meetings with Saint-Etienne.
Saint-Etienne vs Marseille Match Prediction
Marseille will look to put their Ligue 1 campaign back on track when they travel to the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard to take on Saint-Etienne on Sunday evening. Our SBAT preview will bring you a form guide, team news and our betting tips and predictions. Saint-Etienne registered a narrow 1-2 win on the road at Angers at the weekend, while Marseille were thrashed 4-0 away at Monaco.
Saint-Etienne Preview
Saint-Etienne finally returned to winning ways at the weekend thanks to a 2-1 away victory at Angers. The hosts missed a penalty kick in the 12th minute, but they finally broke the deadlock six minutes later through Nicholas Pepe. However, Florentin Pogba pulled one back for St. Etienne after the break, while Oussama tannane made it 1-2 with just 12 minutes to go. The bad news is that Kevin Malcuit was sent off in the stoppage time and he is suspended for this game. The win lifts les Verts to 8th place in the Ligue 1 table with 21 points to their name after 14 rounds, just three points off the top four. Saint-Etienne can count on their back line ahead of this game as they have one of the meanest defenses in the division, conceding just 12 goals in 14 league games. Their home form has seen them lose just once in their last ten games in all competitions, but six of these fixtures have ended as draws. The bad news is that Saint-Etienne are winless in their last three home meetings with Marseille and have conceded at least two goals in two of these. Robert Beric has been Saint-Etienne’s most prolific player in front of goal this season, but the 25-year-old striker hasn’t played in les Verts’s last four games, as he is recovering from injury.
Marseille Preview
Marseille have also struggled for consistency over the past two months, winning four, drawing three and losing two of their last nine games in all competitions. They did well to beat Caen 1-0 a fortnight ago, but succumbed to a disappointing 4-0 defeat on the road at Monaco at the weekend. Marseille currently stand in 12th place in the league table with 17 points under their belts from their opening 14 league fixtures. OM looked poor going forward throughout this Ligue 1 campaign, scoring just 13 goals in 14 league games. Bafetimbi Gomis has played a pivotal role in Marseille’s performances throughout this Ligue 1 season, helping the team with 6 goals and 2 assists in his 13 league appearances. Florian Thauvin has also managed to score three goals for Marseille in this early part of the season. Marseille’s away form throughout this Ligue 1 campaign has been awful, and they have only picked up two points from their seven league trips. The good news is that Marseille are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Saint-Etienne, winning three and drawing three in the process. In addition, OM have scored at least two goals in four of their last six meetings with Saint-Etienne.
Saint-Etienne Team News
Kevin Monnet-Paquet, Fabien Lemoine, Erin Jorge Gomes Pinheiro, Digbo Gnampa Habib Maiga and Robert Beric are all doubts, but Leo Lacroix is missing through suspension.
Marseille Team News
Henri Bedimo and Abou Diaby are both missing through injury, while Zinedine Machach is suspended.
Head To Head
The sides drew 1-1 when they last met at Stade Velodrome in February. Marseille won Wednesday's corresponding fixture last term. However, Les Olympiens go into this midweek clash without a win on the road in 2016/17.
St Etienne vs Marseille Stats
Marseille have taken just two points from a possible 21 away from home and have conceded 16 goals. Hosts St Etienne have a solid record at Stade Geoffroy Guichard, losing just once in seven outings.
