- St. Etienne have won one, drawn one and lost three of their last five games in all competitions (W1, D1, L3).
- Rodez Aveyron have drawn four consecutive games (D4, L1 in their last five).
- Rodez have failed to win their last two away games (D1, L1).
St. Etienne have more to offer in attack
There’s plenty to look forward to in Saturday’s Ligue 2 2025-2026 clash between AS St. Etienne and Rodez Aveyron, two clubs who are both unbeaten after one game, although on one point.
Les Verts are third on the table, while Rodez Aveyron are in 13th place.
In their current form, and the contrast in each clubs’ respective playing styles, this AS St. Etienne vs Rodez Aveyron preview suggests these two sides are set to make for an intriguing chess match.
St. Etienne are much more the proactive, attacking side and will look to take the game to Rodez by pressing high, dominating possession and playing on the front foot whenever possible. Eirik Horneland’s men have played an attractive brand of soccer since the Norwegian took over in January 2025, with lots of pressing and high-tempo attacks.
Rodez, on the other hand, are a team that sets up to be solid at the back and will try to slow the play down and limit the space for the opposition to play. Didier Santini has been a good fit for the club since taking over in November 2022, making Rodez a tough team to break down.
Rodez can make it tough for St. Etienne
These two teams drew 1-1 here in Ligue 2 2023/2024 and St. Etienne have now failed to win any of the last three meetings (2 draws, 1 loss), so this is a game that Rodez will not fear, especially on the recent evidence. However, our AS St. Etienne vs Rodez Aveyron prediction is that St. Etienne at 1.69 could edge this one out, and we’ll hedge our bets by taking the insurance of Rodez’s four-game draw streak.
While Rodez are a more defensively-minded team, they still have the quality to hurt teams like St. Etienne if they get their opportunities. Striker Tawfik Bentayeb has scored 3 of Rodez’s last 6 goals, a clinical finisher who can be an out-and-out striker or come deep to help out in the build-up play. Aimen Moueffek is another smart recruit, an experienced Ligue 2 player who has already registered an assist this season.
This AS St. Etienne vs Rodez Aveyron prediction is further strengthened by looking at the squad depth and recent form. Backing St. Etienne makes sense from an odds-on point of view with all the attacking talent they possess, but Rodez’s draw habit may make this closer than the bookies think. When considering AS St. Etienne vs Rodez Aveyron odds, the market seems to reflect St. Etienne's slight edge.
Augustine Boakye led the line in their opening Ligue 2 match, so the pacey Ghanaian will be a big threat to Rodez’s defense. For those looking for AS St. Etienne vs Rodez Aveyron betting tips, St. Etienne to win or a draw could be the safest options given both teams’ recent records.
