Many people sees the guests as winners in this confrontation. They come from Ligue 1 where they have a pretty good position, 5th, while their hosts are struggling to avoid relegation in Ligue 2 and are the second lowest. I still think the result is not quite as predictable. And even if many see a dark match with few goals I’m going to contradict them. So the match between Auxerre and Saint-Etienne have chosen a tip based on the number of successes, which I think will be a small one. See below forecast but details and statistics about the two teams.
Auxerre
It has a very poor season in Ligue 2 and is the second smallest with 19 points after 22 stages.
Only four times have won so far away and 2 times 2 times at home.
They have seven draws, three at home and 4 in that of their opponents.
They have no fewer than 11 losses and only red lantern they Orleans has more than 12.
The attack is the earth has only 15 successful and is the most inefficient in this league.
No defense did not give much reason for satisfaction and is 13th with 27 goals conceded.
Until now passed in St Sernin Cup-du-Bois, Cluses-Scionzier and Troyes.
Saint-Etienne
They do a pretty good season in Ligue 1 and are 5th with 33 points after 22 stages.
In eight parties managed to win 5 of them played at home.
Along with Dijon are the band with the most draws this season, nine in number.
Only 5 times were defeated, most often in motion, ie 4 times.
The offensive is one mediocre only 10th in Ligue 1 and has 24 achievements.
Defense is high level 3rd most efficient Hexagon and earned 18 goals.
Only one team went to get here in Cup, Football IC Croix modest.
Direct meetings between Auxerre and Saint-Etienne
So far they have met 26 times and trained Auxerre is located in advantage.
They won 10 games, Saint-Etienne and only 4 and 12 times ended in a draw.
The Auxerre have not lost the last 7 such disputes and won three of them.
Saint-Etienne last time was imposed in 2008, at home in Ligue 1, 2-0.
Prediction: Over 1,5 goals
Odds: 1.45
