Saint Etienne vs FC Sion Predictions

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high confidence
Saint Etienne

Saint Etienne

AI Predicted Score

2 - 3

FC Sion

FC Sion

🗓️ Friday, 2 Oct 2026 at 09:00 UTC

Win Probability (1X2)

Saint Etienne 27%Draw 26%FC Sion 47%

Best Value Pick

Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5

Recommended Bets: Saint Etienne vs FC Sion

Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
8/10
BTTS: Yes
7/10

Saint Etienne vs FC Sion: Match Preview

Saint Etienne arrive off a mixed run in Ligue 2, posting a DLWWW form string and averaging 2.6 goals scored per match across their last five. Sion, meanwhile, have been rampant in friendlies and competitive outings alike, winning six of their last seven and netting 29 goals in that span. Both teams have shown a clear attacking emphasis, with neither recording more than one clean sheet in their last five, and both averaging over 2.5 goals per game this season.

On the numbers, this fixture is shaped by high attacking output and defensive vulnerabilities. Saint Etienne's last five have produced a 2.6–1.4 goals for/against split, while Sion's away record features 9 goals scored and 7 conceded in just three matches. Both sides have seen BTTS land in four of their last five, and each has a season over 2.5 goal rate above 80%. Set-piece threat is moderate, with both averaging around 4.6 corners per match recently, but discipline could be a factor—Saint Etienne are averaging 1.8 yellows per game, Sion 1.4, with Sion also seeing two reds in their last five.

The model expects a match tilted towards Sion due to their superior scoring rate (4.14 per game overall), but with Saint Etienne's home attack likely to exploit Sion's defensive openness. The likeliest outcome is a high-scoring away win, with a 2-3 scoreline the modal result, but the underlying volatility in recent defensive numbers leaves room for a draw or even a Saint Etienne win if Sion's back line falters.

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Saint Etienne1.75

Expected goals · model says 1.75

FC Sion2.25

Expected goals · model says 2.25

Win Probability
Saint Etienne 30% Draw 20% FC Sion 49%

Over 2.5 Goals

76%

BTTS: Yes

74%

Likely Scores

1-2 · 1-1 · 2-2

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Saint Etienne vs FC Sion Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
27%
26%
47%
Saint Etienne 27%Draw 26%FC Sion 47%
Both Teams to Score
74%
26%
Yes 74%No 26%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
78%
22%
Over 2.5 78%Under 2.5 22%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
49%
51%
Over 9.5 49%Under 9.5 51%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Saint Etienne vs FC Sion that most previews miss.

  • 1Sion's matches have hit over 2.5 goals in 100% of their season games (7/7), with an average of 5.57 total goals per match.
  • 2Saint Etienne have scored at least twice in their last four matches, totalling 11 goals in that span.
  • 3Both sides have just one clean sheet in their last five, and both have seen BTTS in four of those games.

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The Case For This Saint Etienne vs FC Sion Prediction

Statistically, this friendly sets up as a high-scoring contest between two sides with prolific attacks and questionable defensive records. Sion's away form and scoring output tilt the balance slightly in their favour, but Saint Etienne's home scoring consistency keeps the contest open.

Key Factors at a Glance

Attack

  • →Sion's season over 2.5 goals rate is 100%, with 29 goals scored in 7 matches.

Defence

  • →Saint Etienne average 2.6 goals scored per game over their last five, conceding 1.4.
  • →Both teams have just one clean sheet in their last five matches, and BTTS has landed in four of those for each.

🚩 Saint Etienne vs FC Sion Corners Prediction

low confidence
9.6expected total corners
Over 49%
Under 51%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 5.2 corners for Saint Etienne and 4.4 for FC Sion, for an expected total of 9.6. That makes the model lean Under 9.5 corners (51%). Over 8.5: 62% · Over 10.5: 37%.

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How Saint Etienne and FC Sion Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Saint Etienne vs FC Sion Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

Saint EtienneSaint Etiennelast 5 matches
Augustine BoakyeXI
4 goals in 5
80%

In exceptional form

T. BalloXI
3 goals in 5
60%

Scoring consistently

Kevin PedroXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Maxime BernauerXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Joshua Duffussub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

I. CardonaXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

FC SionFC Sionlast 5 matches
I. Chouaref
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

R. Nivokazi
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

J. Lukembila
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

W. Boteli
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

F. Sylla
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

A. Kabacalman
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Saint Etienne's recent form is solid, with three wins and a draw in their last five, highlighted by 11 goals scored and just one match without a win. Sion have been even more impressive, winning six of their last seven and averaging over four goals per game, though they did suffer a 4-2 defeat in their most recent outing. Both sides are in strong attacking rhythms but have shown defensive lapses.

Saint Etienne vs FC Sion — Last 7 Matches

Saint EtienneSaint EtienneLast 5 results
W4-3
W4-0
L1-2
L0-1
D2-2
Wvs Venezia4-3
Wvs Lausanne4-0
L@ Rangers1-2
L@ Servette FC0-1
Dvs Biel-Bienne2-2

Strengths

  • +Solid recent form — 3+ wins in last 5
  • +Prolific attack — 2.6 goals/game (last 5)
  • +Both teams scoring in most recent games
  • +Over 2.5 goals in 80% of games this season
FC SionFC SionLast 7 results
L2-4
W4-0
W3-1
W4-2
W7-0
W3-2
W6-1
L@ Stade Lausanne-Ouchy2-4
Wvs Annecy4-0
W@ Yverdon Sport3-1
W@ Neuchatel Xamax FC4-2
Wvs Étoile Carouge7-0
Wvs Zulte Waregem3-2
Wvs Olympique Béja6-1

Strengths

  • +Solid recent form — 3+ wins in last 5
  • +Prolific attack — 2.8 goals/game (last 5)
  • +Both teams scoring in most recent games
  • +Over 2.5 goals in 100% of games this season

Things to Watch: Saint Etienne vs FC Sion

  • ⚠️No bookmaker odds available, so value edges cannot be calculated.
  • ⚠️No head-to-head or standings data provided; relative team strength is inferred from form and scoring rates.
  • ⚠️Friendly status may affect lineups and intensity, increasing variance.

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Final Verdict

Saint Etienne 2–3 FC Sion

The model projects a 2-3 win for Sion, driven by their season-long 4.14 goals per game scoring rate and 100% over 2.5 goal hit rate. The greatest risk to this forecast is Saint Etienne's home attack, which has produced 10 goals in their last three at home, suggesting the margin could be slimmer or the result reversed if Sion's defence regresses further.

Saint Etienne vs FC Sion: Common Questions

Who will win Saint Etienne vs FC Sion?

The model gives FC Sion a 47% chance of winning, compared to 27% for Saint Etienne and 26% for a draw. Sion's prolific scoring and recent form tip the balance in their favour, but Saint Etienne's home attack keeps the contest competitive.

Will both teams score in Saint Etienne vs Sion?

Yes is favoured at 74% probability, as both teams have scored in all of their last five matches and each has just one clean sheet in that stretch.

How likely is over 2.5 goals in Saint Etienne vs Sion?

The model estimates a 78% chance of over 2.5 goals, with both teams showing high scoring rates (Saint Etienne 80% over 2.5, Sion 100%) and defensive frailties.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Saint Etienne vs FC Sion: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 28 September 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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