Predictions for the Ligue 2 game EA Guingamp vs. AS Saint-Étienne
EA Guingamp - AS Saint-Étienne betting tip & best odds | 31.10.2026
Saturday’s Ligue 2 meeting between EA Guingamp and AS Saint-Étienne kicks off at 20:00 on 31 October 2026 at Municipal du Roudourou. It is matchday 11, with league leaders Saint-Étienne visiting an 11th-placed Guingamp side. The visitors arrive with the stronger season record, but Guingamp will hope home advantage and their latest win can make this a close contest.
Our betting tips for Guingamp vs Saint-Étienne
- Tip 1: AS Saint-Étienne to win (Tip 2) — odds 1.90
Saint-Étienne’s position at the top of the table reflects an excellent start: eight wins from ten matches, with only one defeat. Their away record is also encouraging, with three wins and one draw in five trips. Guingamp’s home form is mixed, and their five defeats overall point to a team that can be vulnerable against a confident opponent. For today’s football prediction, the away win is the main selection, though Guingamp’s recent victory means Saint-Étienne should not expect an easy evening. - Tip 2: Both teams to score — Yes — odds 1.67
Guingamp have scored 13 goals in ten league matches and will be playing at home, where they have won twice. Saint-Étienne have been more productive, scoring 23, but their last outing ended 0–0 against Nantes. The visitors’ attacking record gives them a strong chance of finding the net, while Guingamp’s latest 2–0 win over Clermont suggests they can contribute too. This is a reasonable second sports betting tip, although the visitors’ defensive record of eight goals conceded makes the selection less certain than the match result.
These betting tips today balance Saint-Étienne’s stronger league form with the possibility that Guingamp can make an impact in front of their own supporters. As always, odds and outcomes can change, so consider your stake carefully.
Comparing the best odds for the match
The listed prices offer a clear contrast between the teams: a Guingamp win is available at Paripesa for 3.80, the draw at Mozzart is 4.10, and an away win at Afropari is 1.90. For both teams to score, Bet365 lists Yes at 1.67, while 1win offers No at 2.18. These prices support our preference for Saint-Étienne, while the BTTS market provides an alternative angle for bettors expecting goals at both ends. Our experience comparing bookmakers is that checking the available price across operators can matter, but odds are not guarantees and may move before kick-off. For more options, explore our best betting sites page and compare markets responsibly.
EA Guingamp performance check
Guingamp come into this fixture in 11th place with 11 points from ten league games. Their record stands at three wins, two draws and five defeats, with 13 goals scored and 15 conceded. That goal difference underlines a side that has shown some attacking promise but has not consistently controlled matches or kept opponents out.
Their most recent result was a useful 2–0 away win against Clermont Foot 63, also their latest Ligue 2 match. It ended a run of three defeats in their previous five games: across that five-match stretch, Guingamp recorded two wins and three losses, with no draws. The Clermont result will offer a confidence boost, particularly because it came away from home and featured a clean sheet.
At Municipal du Roudourou, Guingamp have won two, drawn one and lost two of their five home league fixtures. That is a respectable but uneven return, and it leaves little room for complacency against the league leaders. Coach Sylvain Ripoll will need his side to stay compact when Saint-Étienne have possession while taking their chances when opportunities arise. Guingamp’s 13 league goals suggest they can threaten, but their defensive record makes discipline and concentration essential.
Saint-Étienne arrive as league leaders
AS Saint-Étienne have made the strongest start of the two teams, collecting 25 points to sit first in the table. They have won eight of their ten matches, drawn once and lost once. Their 23 goals scored are the best attacking return indicated in the supplied figures, while only eight conceded gives them the most convincing defensive profile in this matchup.
Their last five results across all competitions have been steady: three wins and two draws, with no defeats. The latest was a 0–0 home draw against FC Nantes. Although that result interrupted their scoring, a clean sheet continued a pattern of defensive reliability. On the road in Ligue 2, Saint-Étienne have won three, drawn one and lost one from five matches, a record that suggests they can handle the pressure of an away fixture.
Coach Ian Cathro will be looking for his team to turn its broader attacking output into a decisive performance. Saint-Étienne have scored ten more league goals than Guingamp and have conceded seven fewer. Those figures, alongside their much stronger points total, make them deserved favourites. Still, Guingamp’s latest win and home support mean the visitors will need to earn the result rather than rely on reputation.
The last direct duels
The teams’ last five meetings across all competitions have been closely balanced: Guingamp have won two, one ended level and Saint-Étienne have also won two. That record offers no clear long-term advantage to either side. However, the most recent encounter, including the latest Ligue 2 meeting, finished 2–1 to Saint-Étienne away from home. The visitors will take encouragement from that result, while Guingamp can point to their two wins in the broader five-match sample as evidence that they have previously found ways to trouble this opponent.
Match outlook and final prediction
Saint-Étienne’s league position, goal difference and recent unbeaten run make them the logical favourite. They have been more consistent in both boxes, and their away record indicates that they can collect points on the road. Guingamp’s 2–0 win at Clermont is a positive sign, but their overall season has included five defeats and a mixed return at home.
The likely contest is one in which Guingamp try to use the Roudourou atmosphere to unsettle the leaders, while Saint-Étienne aim to impose their greater quality and attacking depth. Our main prediction is an away win, AS Saint-Étienne — Tip 2. A scoreline such as 2–1 is plausible, which also explains the secondary selection of both teams to score. Guingamp have enough attacking potential to make the visitors work, but Saint-Étienne’s stronger form gives them the edge.
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Performance
EA Guingamp performance of the last 5 home matches
AS Saint-Étienne performance of the last 5 away matches
Current Standing
| POS | TEAM | PTS | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
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AS Saint-Étienne
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25 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 8 | 15 |
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2
|
Montpellier HSC
|
21 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 6 | 7 |
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3
|
Pau FC
|
20 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 11 | 5 |
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4
|
AS Nancy Lorraine
|
19 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 4 |
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5
|
Stade de Reims
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18 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 20 | 12 | 8 |
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6
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Red Star FC
|
17 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 1 |
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7
|
FC Annecy
|
16 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 2 |
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8
|
Dijon FCO
|
15 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 19 | 1 |
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9
|
FC Metz
|
14 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
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10
|
Rodez AF
|
13 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 22 | -5 |
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11
|
USL Dunkerque
|
12 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 17 | -3 |
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12
|
EA Guingamp
|
11 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 15 | -2 |
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13
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FC Sochaux
|
11 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 12 | -4 |
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14
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US Boulogne
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10 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 8 | -1 |
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15
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FC Nantes
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9 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 18 | -6 |
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16
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Stade Lavallois
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9 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 21 | -7 |
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17
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Clermont Foot 63
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8 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 15 | -5 |
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18
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Grenoble Foot 38
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8 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 20 | -10 |
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