Dijon vs Saint-Etienne Prediction & Preview
Ligue 2 (France) · Aug 31, 2026 · kickoff 18:45 UTC · model-based analysis by GoalSoon
LIGUE 2 (FRANCE)
Dijon vs Saint-Etienne
Model pick: Saint-Etienne (48%)
Goals: Under 2.5
BTTS: Yes
📊 Match Prediction
Win probabilities from our own Poisson statistical model (attack & defence ratings, home advantage, expected goals):
Expected goals: 0.95 – 1.49
Total goals: 2.4
Over 2.5: 47%
Both teams score: 51%
⚔️ Head-to-Head Form & Stats
| Dijon | Saint-Etienne |
|---|
| League position | #14 (2 pts) | #1 (9 pts) |
| Goals scored / conceded per game* | 0.0 / 1.0 | 3.0 / 0.0 |
| Win rate this season* | 0% | 100% |
| Last 5 goals for / against | 1.4 / 1.0 | 3.6 / 0.8 |
*Dijon shown at home, Saint-Etienne shown away — the split that matters for this fixture.
🔥 Recent Form
Dijon — last 5
WDDLD
At home: keeps a clean sheet 29% of the time; 47% of home games go over 2.5.
Saint-Etienne — last 5
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On the road: clean sheet 29% of the time; 49% of away games go over 2.5.
📈 Key Stats & Trends
| Trend | Dijon (home) | Saint-Etienne (away) |
|---|
| This season record | 0-0-1 in 1 (0.0 / 1.0 goals per game) | 1-0-0 in 1 (3.0 / 0.0 goals per game) |
| Clean sheet rate | 29% | 29% |
| Both teams scored | 47% | 49% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 47% | 49% |
| Top scorer | – | Zuriko Davitashvili (14) |
Ligue 2 (France) — league context this season
Avg goals / game: 2.43
Home wins: 42%
Draws: 28%
Away wins: 30%
Over 2.5: 44%
BTTS: 48%
Use these Ligue 2 (France) averages as a benchmark for the two teams above.
🎲 More Prediction Markets
Derived from the model's expected goals (0.95 vs 1.49):
| Market | Model probability |
|---|
| Most likely scoreline | 0-1 (13%) |
| Double chance — Dijon or draw (1X) | 50% |
| Double chance — Saint-Etienne or draw (X2) | 76% |
| Double chance — either team (12) | 74% |
| Over / Under 1.5 goals | 70% / 30% |
| Over / Under 3.5 goals | 23% / 77% |
| Dijon clean sheet | 23% |
| Saint-Etienne clean sheet | 39% |
🎯 Our Verdict
Saint-Etienne is the model's most likely outcome at
48%. Despite playing away, Saint-Etienne edge the model — their form outweighs home advantage here. Goals may be harder to come by (53% under 2.5).
The lean on goals is
Under 2.5 and both-teams-to-score
Yes.
These are model probabilities, not guarantees — football is uncertain by design.
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❓ Dijon vs Saint-Etienne — FAQ
Who will win Dijon vs Saint-Etienne?
Our statistical model makes Saint-Etienne the most likely result at 48%. Full probabilities: Dijon 24%, draw 27%, Saint-Etienne 48%.
Will both teams score in Dijon vs Saint-Etienne?
The model gives a 51% chance both teams score, so the lean is 'Yes'.
How many goals in Dijon vs Saint-Etienne?
Expected goals are 0.95 for Dijon and 1.49 for Saint-Etienne — about 2.4 total, pointing to Under 2.5.
What is the most likely score in Dijon vs Saint-Etienne?
The model's single most likely scoreline is 0-1 (13%). Double chance for Dijon or draw is 50%.