Mainz 05 vs St. Etienne (Pick, Prediction, Preview)

This is the first day of the Europa League and Saint Etienne is logically the favorite in this duel with FSV Mainz. The Greens have more experience than the Germans and they are particularly used in the European Cup.

Last season, Saint Etienne, despite a reduced staff by injuries, was eliminated in the 16th by FC Basel. Today, the Greens hope to move up a level, they arise mainly in Mainz with a full complement, except the left side, Cheikh M’Bengue.

In defense 5, Christophe Galtier could therefore titulariser his latest recruit, Switzerland Léo Lacroix. With the arrival also Veretout and Saivet and Beric, Soderlund … who have no physical problems, Saint Etienne can achieve a great course in this competition.

This requires of course a good performance in Germany, but in light of recent Stéphanoises outputs, everything is possible in this “novice”. The Greens can already count on all their offensive potential, Monnet Paquet, Saivet, Red, Tannane, Hamouma, Soderlund and Robert Beric, who scored at Parc des Princes.

Moreover, Saint Etienne has just landed a good draw in the ogre Parisien (1-1), on the final day of the Ligue 1. It is a confirmation of the potential Stéphanois far from its bases, victories in Athens (1-0) and in the field of Beitar Jerusalem (2-1) and in the Europa League draw in Paris.

Even Opel Arena, Mainz will therefore have to be careful to Saint Etienne. The Germans were on their lands febrile past weekend as they conceded a draw at TSG Hoffenheim and above all, they have conceded 4 goals (4-4).

Mainz, who participate for the first time ever in the group stage of the Europa League, does not seem to be in good conditions.

This summer, Mainz has also lost several of its executives, Baumgartlinger (Leverkusen) Karius (Liverpool), Pierre Bengtsson (Bastia) …

Given these data, it would be wise to attempt a “fat” shot, a victory at Saint Etienne!

St. Etienne @ 4.00