Prediction Saint-Étienne vs Monaco Season 2024/2025 – Betting Tips for Ligue 1 on 03/05/2025

Match Overview

As we gear up for a thrilling clash between Saint-Étienne and Monaco in the 32nd round of Ligue 1, the atmosphere at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard is sure to be electric. Scheduled for May 3, 2025, at 19:05, this match promises to be pivotal for both teams as they seek to solidify their positions in the league.

Recent Form

Saint-Étienne enters this encounter with a mixed bag of results in their recent matches, including a disappointing defeat against Strasbourg (3-1) in their last outing. The home team, currently sitting in 17th place, has managed to scrape together 27 points from 31 matches, with a record that includes just 7 wins and a staggering 18 losses. Notably, they have scored 34 goals while conceding an alarming 71. With the home crowd behind them, they will need to dig deep if they hope to secure a much-needed victory.

On the other side, Monaco sits comfortably in 4th place and is riding high on momentum, despite their recent draw with Le Havre (1-1). With 55 points, they boast a strong record of 16 wins alongside only 8 losses throughout the season. They have been prolific in front of goal, netting a whopping 58 times while allowing only 36 goals against them. Expectedly, they will look to capitalize on their offensive strength in this matchup.

Head-to-Head Insights

In their last encounter on August 17, 2024, Monaco emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 win over Saint-Étienne – a result that could still linger in the minds of the home team. The head-to-head history favors Monaco, who will be eager to maintain their dominance in this fixture as they continue to push for European qualification.

Betting Tips and Suggestions

Given the contrasting forms of both teams and their respective league standings, it is perhaps unsurprising that the odds reflect a clear favorite in this matchup. With Monaco at an impressive 1.42 for a win and Saint-Étienne underdogs at 6.00, the statistics heavily favor the away side.

With Saint-Étienne's leaky defense and Monaco’s attacking prowess, a betting suggestion might be to place your bets on the "Over 2.5 goals" market. The statistics indicate that Monaco is involved in a significant percentage of high-scoring matches—averaging over 64% of their games hitting the over 2.5 mark. Meanwhile, Saint-Étienne's struggles in defense further support the idea that this matchup could see plenty of goals. Expect an exciting encounter with fireworks as both teams fight for vital points in this late-season showdown.