Saint-Étienne vs Monaco Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 03.05.2025

• Date and Time: Saturday, May 3, 2025. 20:05 GMT+1
• Venue: Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Étienne, France

Saint-Étienne vs Monaco Preview and Team News

Saint-​​Étienne Team News

The pressure continues to increase on Saint-Étienne, as their status in the top-flight remains in question. They come into this weekend sitting second bottom in the standings, and they have suffered defeats in three of their last five. Only a victory will give them a chance of ending the day in the relegation playoff spot.

The home side have won a respectable 40% of their matches in front of their own fans this season, and they have scored an average of 1.4 goals per 90 from an xG of 1.46. However, defensive issues have plagued their campaign after allowing 2.29 goals per 90 from an xGA of 1.87.

Augustine Boakye has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to an ankle injury. Meanwhile, Pierre Cornud and Dylan Batubinsika are both doubts to feature on Saturday. 

Saint-Étienne predicted lineup vs Monaco

Saint-​​Étienne predicted lineup vs Monaco (4-3-3): Larsonneur; Appiah, Bernauer, Nade, Petrol; Mouefflek, Ekwah, Tardieu; Old, Stassin, Cardona. 

Monaco Team News

Monaco will see this weekend as a huge opportunity to put pressure on the sides sitting in the Champions League spots. They come into this round after going three without a defeat, but they have played out draws in their previous two. A victory on Saturday could lift them up to as high as second in Ligue 1.

Their away form would be a considerable concern ahead of this showdown, as Monaco have won just 33% of their matches on the road this season. They have netted an average of 1.47 from an xG of 1.69, but have allowed 1.33 goals against from a metric of 1.27.

Lamine Camara is suspended for this weekend’s clash. Meanwhile, Aleksandr Golovkin remains out with a groin issue. Kassoum Ouattara could return from a calf issue.

Monaco predicted lineup vs Saint-Étienne

Monaco predicted lineup vs Saint-Étienne (4-4-2): Köhn; Vanderson, Singo, Kehrer, Henrique; Ben Seghir, Zakaria, Camara, Minamino; Embolo, Balogun.

Saint-Étienne vs Monaco Prediction 

• Pick: Monaco to win
• Odds: 1.42 (22Bet)
• Score prediction: Saint-Étienne 0-2 Monaco

Despite their stuttering form on the road this season, this looks like a perfect opportunity for the hosts to build momentum in their race for Champions League qualification. 

Monaco have been excellent in front of goal throughout the season, while Saint-Étienne have been leaky defensively throughout the campaign after allowing 1.8 goals per 90 in their home matches. 

Furthermore, it could be worth noting that the visitors have won each of the last four head-to-head encounters. 

Saint-Étienne vs Monaco Prediction, Betting Tip

• Pick: Over 8.5 Corners
• Odds: 1.92 (22Bet)

An alternative betting angle could come in the form of over 8.5 corners. Only PSG and Lens have averaged more corners than Monaco this season, with the visitors winning 5.55 per 90. 

Meanwhile, they have had over 8.5 corners in 52% of their fixtures in 2024-25. Saint-Étienne have breached the same benchmark in 63% of their Ligue 1 matches this season. 

Disclaimer: The content provided on this page, including all football predictions, odds, and related information, is for entertainment and informational purposes only. While we strive to ensure accuracy and timeliness, we do not guarantee the correctness or reliability of any predictions, data, or information presented here. 

Make sure to bet on Saint-Étienne vs Monaco with our 22Bet Sportsbook!