Valenciennes vs St Etienne tips and predictions

Valenciennes won't make a dent in St Etienne

On 17 points Valenciennes are set to host 48-point St Etienne. There are 17 places between these two.

St Etienne have justified their favourite status but that means there is not much value in the market. They should get the job done. They aren't expected to face too many shots on target from Valenciennes.

The hosts are up against it. When at home Valenciennes's performances might turn out to be revealing. They've been goalless in 6 of their last 9 game on their own soil and that isn't anything like enough preparation for this task.

St Etienne have been victorious in 8 of their last 13 away matches. Notably they've scored three or more goals in 2 of their last 3 away fixtures and they'll be adding to those numbers here. In defence they have also posted some good numbers. They've kept a clean sheet in 9 of their last 12 away matches. The away team has all the advantages and might end up doing something special on the day.

It's always possible that the game doesn't get going due to the favouritism for St Etienne. The No BTTS bet could be good. And in the total goals line, it's Under 1.5 standing out in this one given these prices.

The head-to-head shows that Valenciennes have not won any of the last 11 matches between the sides.