Match Overview
In this upcoming Ligue 1 match, Toulouse will face off against Saint Etienne at the Stadium de Toulouse. The match is scheduled to take place on December 13th and has generated significant interest among football enthusiasts. According to the odds, Toulouse enters as the favorite with a winning probability of 1.50, while a draw stands at 4.70 and an away victory for Saint Etienne sits at 7.34.
Historical Face-Off
When analyzing past encounters between these two teams, it becomes evident that they have had several competitive matches in recent years. In their most recent clash on September 15th, 2019 in Ligue 1, both teams settled for a thrilling 2-2 draw. However, when looking further back into their history together, we can see that Saint Etienne holds the advantage with three victories out of their last five meetings.
Interestingly enough though, goals tend to be scarce when these sides meet each other on the pitch. Out of their previous eight encounters dating back to August 28th,2016 – only one occasion saw more than three goals scored during regulation time.
Team Form: Toulouse
Toulouse has displayed mixed form recently across various competitions but has managed four wins out of their last six matches overall. Their performance at home hasn’t been particularly strong throughout this season either; having won just three games out of seventeen played so far in Ligue One competition.
Currently positioned 10th in the league standings with 18 points from fourteen matches played thus far,Toulouse aims to improve upon its goal difference which currently stands at minus one after conceding 16 times while scoring fifteen goals over those same fixtures.
Their latest encounter took place against Monaco where they suffered a disappointing defeat by a scoreline of two-nil. This loss highlights the need for Toulouse to regroup and find their winning form once again.
Team Form: Saint Etienne
Saint Etienne, on the other hand, has struggled in recent matches both at home and away from it. They have lost four out of their last six games overall, including a heavy five-nil defeat against Rennes during an away fixture.
In terms of league position, Saint Etienne is in 16th place in the tournament with 13 points, after accumulating 4 wins, 1 draw and 9 losses. Their most recent match saw them face off against Marseille where they were defeated by a scoreline of two-nil.
Key Players Spotlight
For Toulouse, Zacarias Aboukhlal has been instrumental in forward with 4goals and 2assists so far this season. His ability to create scoring opportunities for his teammates makes him a key player to watch out for in this upcoming match.
On the other side, Zuriko Davitashvili has been leading the attacking line for Saint Etienne with 5 goals scored throughout the campaign. His goal-scoring prowess will be crucial if Saint Etienne hopes to secure victory against Toulouse.
Statistical Insights
When analyzing statistical trends based on recent results and performances, it becomes clear that both teams have had difficulties defensively. Toulouse has conceded forty-six goals while only managing to score forty-two times over thirty-four matches played thus far in Ligue 1 competition.
Similarly,Saint Etienne hasn’t fared much better defensively either; conceding twelve goals across just six away fixtures recently – averaging two per game during those outings alone!
However,Toulouse does hold an advantage when playing at home despite struggling overall this season.They’ve managed three wins out of seventeen attempts which could prove beneficial given their familiarity with Stadium de Toulouse surroundings compared to visiting opponents like Saint-Etienne who may struggle adjusting themselves within unfamiliar territory come matchday.
Match Prediction: Toulouse vs Saint Etienne
Based on the analysis of both teams’ recent form, key players to watch out for, and statistical insights, it is predicted that Toulouse will emerge victorious in this encounter with a narrow victory over Saint Etienne.
Toulouse 1 – 0 Saint Etienne
