Nice vs Saint Etienne Prediction & Betting Tips - Ligue 1
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by Nella Wagah | in Ligue 1 Predictions
The final spot in Ligue 1 will be determined this Friday when Nice host St. Etienne in the promotion/relegation playoff. This will be the return leg, with the opening exchange having ended 0-0. Nice, hoping to avoid relegation, have drawn six of their last nine matches, a result once again expected as per our prediction.
Nice have only managed one win in their last 11 matches, a run that includes a loss in the French Cup final. Not much is expected from them in terms of attack either, as they’ve managed just one goal in the last three games.
At home, Les Aiglons failed to score in four of their last seven matches and are winless in that period as well, drawing five of seven.
St. Etienne, who are on two straight draws, are chasing promotion. After their 0-0 draw in the first leg, they have now failed to score in two straight outings.
They do have three straight clean sheets, though, a highlight of their defensive strength. The 10-time Ligue 1 champions have been inconsistent but will not want their Ligue 2 season-ending form to hit them.
Three straight defeats towards the close of the regular season saw the Greens lose their automatic promotion slot. They will want to go through this payoff the easier way.
However, they are winless in their last four away matches, drawing twice.
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Nice v Saint Etienne Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.01 | 3.2 | 4.3 |
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1.99 | 3.11 | 4.34 |
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1.99 | 3.17 | 4.26 |
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1.95 | 3.2 | 4.5 |
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1.95 | 3.05 | 4.5 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Nice and Saint Etienne?
Our prediction for the Nice vs Saint Etienne match is: draw.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 29/05/2026 between Nice and Saint Etienne in Ligue 1 :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 27.42% for a win of Nice against Saint Etienne with odds of 2.02 at 888Starz.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Nice vs Saint Etienne is 43.08% with odds of 3.2 at Stake.
- Our prediction model gives a 29.51% chance ⭐ for a win of Saint Etienne vs Nice with odds of 4.5 at Bet365.
Nice - Saint Etienne Prediction and Best Odds:
| Nice Saint Etienne Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Draw | 43.08% | 3.2 at Stake |
| Over 2.5 goals | 51.88% | 2.48 at Betwinner |
| Both Team To Score: No | 50.83% | |
| Half-time / Full-time: Draw/Draw | 15.96% | 4.33 at Bet365 |
Nice vs Saint Etienne Form
Nice and Saint Etienne Last Matches
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 May 2026 - Ligue 1
22 May 2026 - French Cup
17 May 2026 - Ligue 1
10 May 2026 - Ligue 1
2 May 2026 - Ligue 1
26 Apr 2026 - Ligue 1
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 May 2026 - Ligue 1
2 May 2026 - Ligue 1
12 Apr 2026 - Ligue 1
21 Mar 2026 - Ligue 1
8 Mar 2026 - Ligue 1
22 Feb 2026 - Ligue 1
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 May 2026 - Ligue 1
22 May 2026 - French Cup
10 May 2026 - Ligue 1
26 Apr 2026 - Ligue 1
22 Apr 2026 - French Cup
18 Apr 2026 - Ligue 1
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 May 2026 - Ligue 1
15 May 2026 - Ligue 1
9 May 2026 - Ligue 2
2 May 2026 - Ligue 2
25 Apr 2026 - Ligue 2
18 Apr 2026 - Ligue 2
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 May 2026 - Ligue 1
15 May 2026 - Ligue 1
9 May 2026 - Ligue 2
25 Apr 2026 - Ligue 2
11 Apr 2026 - Ligue 2
21 Mar 2026 - Ligue 2
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
2 May 2026 - Ligue 2
18 Apr 2026 - Ligue 2
4 Apr 2026 - Ligue 2
14 Mar 2026 - Ligue 2
28 Feb 2026 - Ligue 2
14 Feb 2026 - Ligue 2
Nice vs Saint Etienne Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
83 %
17 %
0 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
26 May 2026 - Ligue 1
21 Dec 2025 - French Cup
1 Mar 2025 - Ligue 1
20 Sept 2024 - Ligue 1
11 May 2022 - Ligue 1
25 Sept 2021 - Ligue 1
Nice against Saint Etienne Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Substitutes
M. Dupe
B. Zelazowski
DefenderB. Mantsounga
A. Bah
S. Abdul Samed
C. Vanhoutte
I. Jansson
K. Boudache
S. Diop
Kevin Carlos
B. Maubleu
DefenderM. Nade
J. Ferreira
F. Tardieu
A. Moueffek
B. Old
I. Miladinovic
J. Duffus
M. Toty
Missing players
M. Bombito
MidfielderY. Ndayishimiye
Everton
M. Jaber
P. Eymard
N. El Jamali
Most goals and assists
Nice
Saint Etienne
S. Diop
(8 Goals)
J. Le Cardinal
(1 Goals)
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Z. Davitashvili
(1 Goals)
J. Clauss
(5 Assists)
Nice - Saint Etienne Key Points
- Nice have drawn six times in their last nine matches.
- At home in the last seven games, Nice drew five times.
- St. Etienne are winless in five of their last six games, drawing the last two.
- St. Etienne have failed to win any of their last four away matches, drawing twice.
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Our Nice vs Saint Etienne Prediction
Another cagey affair seems to be on the cards here, after a first-leg showing that lacked a shot on target. Both teams are cautious as Nice seeks to avoid relegation while St. Etienne are eyeing promotion.
With the stakes so high, there is a feeling both sides will put up strong defenses and hope to win slimly or through post-match penalties. A similar highlight is the fact St. Etienne haven’t conceded in three straight matches while Nice have two clean sheets in three games. Our prediction for Nice v St. Etienne is for a draw.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Nice Saint Etienne
| Nice vs Saint Etienne | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nice wins | 1.98 | 2.02 | +2.0% |
| Draw | 3.26 | 3.2 | -1.8% |
| Saint Etienne wins | 4.12 | 4.5 | +9.2% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- A draw is the most likely outcome
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 1.8% since opening
- The probability of this result was 30.7% and is now 31.3% (0.6%)
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
