Saint-Étienne vs Lyon Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Apr 2025

We’re Expecting a Win for OL

Lyon look a good wager to defeat Saint-Étienne on the Full-Time Result market. You can secure odds of -154 that the visitors bag a win and this looks like a value proposition based on the information available.

6 Wins in Previous 8 H2H Games for Lyon

Saint-Étienne played Brest at home in their last game. It was a 3-3 draw at Stade Geoffroy Guichard. Les Verts had most of the ball boasting 60% possession and four shots on target, while Irvin Cardona registered two goals and Lucas Stassin scored one.

Lyon have triumphed in back-to-back Ligue 1 games. A 3-1 win recently occurred on the road at Stade de l'Abbe-Deschamps when playing AJ Auxerre. Paulo Fonseca's men recorded 59% possession and had eight shots on goal, while Georges Mikautadze, Rayan Cherki and Alexandre Lacazette were on the scoresheet.

On Thursday night, Lyon lost 5-4 in extra-time (7-6 defeat on aggregate) when visiting Manchester United in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final stage.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Lyon have claimed consecutive wins over Saint-Étienne and both were home victories at Groupama Stadium, featuring 1-0 and 1-0 scorelines. The previous 8 H2H games have involved six Lyon triumphs, one Saint-Étienne win and one draw.

Saint-Étienne have 1 win, 6 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 9.7 attempts. Eirik Horneland's team have averaged 49.8% possession and 3.8 corners per match, conceding 2.8 goals and 6.2 corners from 7.6 shots on goal and 18.2 attempts.

Top scorer Lucas Stassin has found the net 7 times, Irvin Cardona 4, with Pierre Ekwah and Zuriko Davitashvili both scoring 1. Zuriko Davitashvili has the most assists with 5, while goalkeeper Gautier Larsonneur has one clean sheet.

Lyon have 7 victories and 3 defeats, with an average of 6.6 shots on goal, 12.0 attempts and 2.7 goals. OL average 57.0% possession, 543.9 passes, 3.7 corners awarded and 5.0 corners against, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 13.5 attempts and 5.2 shots on goal.

Alexandre Lacazette has scored 7, followed by Rayan Cherki, Georges Mikautadze and Corentin Tolisso with 5 goals apiece. Rayan Cherki is top assists provider with 6, while Lucas Perri has recorded 2 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Saint-Étienne confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Gautier Larsonneur (GK), Dennis Appiah, Maxime Bernauer, Mickael Nade, Leo Petrot, Aimen Moueffek, Pierre Ekwah, Florian Tardieu, Irvin Cardona, Lucas Stassin, Zuriko Davitashvili.

Lyon confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Remy Descamps (GK), Sael Kumbedi, Duje Caleta-Car, Moussa Niakhate, Abner, Jordan Veretout, Tanner Tessmann, Corentin Tolisso, Rayan Cherki, Alexandre Lacazette, Georges Mikautadze.

Saint-Étienne vs Lyon Prediction & Betting Tips

We can’t pass up the chance to land value on Lyon who are available at odds of -154. It looks like an attractive price when it comes to this pick and the visitors can win this Ligue 1 encounter.

The football betting tips are created after keeping tabs on the latest team news along with the form guide. We also delve into the latest stats which can provide a barometer for how the action might play out.

Key Saint-Étienne vs Lyon league stats:

• OL have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• OL have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• OL have won 2 consecutive games.
• Saint-Étienne have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Saint-Étienne have lost 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• OL have won the last 2 games between these teams.

Lyon to Win Probability

The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 60.6% prospect of winning. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 70%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

As a different option, you could choose the Asian Handicap where you can bet on OL to cover a specific line. That means you might need a sizeable victory to yield a return.

Our Match Prediction

Lyon To Win @ -154 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Saint-Étienne 1 - 4 Lyon

Our correct score prediction is a 4-1 win for Lyon which is available at odds of +1800. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Player Prop Picks

Pierre Ekwah Over 0.5 Shots -132

Pierre Ekwah (Saint-Étienne) has recorded one or more shots in four consecutive Ligue 1 home games. The stats suggest that he can oblige with our Overs wager and we’re more than happy to take the -132 available.

Latest Pierre Ekwah Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+800

First

+2000

Shots

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

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Rayan Cherki to Score +275

Rayan Cherki (OL) has racked up three goals in his past five Ligue 1 games. We’re content to land the +275 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he features on the scoresheet.

Latest Rayan Cherki Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+255

First

+700

Shots

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Saint-Étienne Over 3.5 Corners -125

It’s been an average of 5.00 Saint-Étienne corners in the past five matches, with Lyon conceding a corner average of 6.20 in their last five away games. We’re going to take the Overs for Saint-Étienne Team Corners, with this line standing out and you can get odds of -125.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Saint-Étienne

Total

10.00 3.80 6.20

Home

10.40 3.90 6.50

Away

9.70 3.60 6.10

Lyon

Total

8.70 3.70 5.00

Home

9.00 4.60 4.40

Away

9.50 4.60 4.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-120

Under 9.5

-120

Saint-Étienne Corners

Over 3.5

-125

Under 3.5

-110

Lyon Corners

Over 5.5

-125

Under 5.5

-110

Most Corners

1

+195

X

+575

2

-208

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Saint-Étienne vs Lyon Odds

Lyon are the shortest price to win this Ligue 1 game according to the bookies, with the gambling operators giving them a 61% probability due to their -154 betting odds. Saint-Étienne are the outsiders at +375 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest odds.

There are hundreds of markets when it comes to betting on the Ligue 1 coupon and we recommend visiting the leading betting sites to find the bet that matches your view on the game.

Full-Time Result

1

+375

X

+320

2

-154

Half-Time Result

1

+350

X

+160

2

+110

Double Chance

1X

+120

12

-450

X2

-549

Draw No Bet

1

+250

2

-350

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.75

+109

2 Hcp -0.75

-119

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+175

Over 2.5

-225

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-200

No

+150

Saint-Étienne vs Lyon Lineups & Team News

Our Saint-Étienne vs OL team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.

Getting the player information you need is easy thanks to the Ligue 1 squads.

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