AS Saint-Etienne vs Auxerre Prediction: The Greens will retain their place in Ligue 1

Saint-Etienne will face Auxerre in the second round of their Ligue 1. Check the team conditions and choose several betting options.

Last season, Saint-Etienne failed to qualify for Ligue 1, finishing 18th with just 32 points. Before the final round, the Grenadines were at risk of relegation but managed to draw with Nantes (1:1) and qualified for the knockout phase. Saint-Etienne played their first away game against Auxerre, taking the lead in 15 minutes. However, Saint-Etienne conceded a goal in the closing stages of the meeting and failed to take the lead on the eve of the return round (1:1).

Auxerre finished third in the Ligue 2 table with 74 points. In their first Ligue 2, they beat Sochaux on penalties (0:0, 5:4). The encounter with Saint-Etienne could hardly be regarded as a success as Auxerre was caught up for most of the time instead of gaining the lead in front of their fans before the return round (1:1).

The bookmakers believe that Saint-Etienne is the favorite, and we agree. The Greens should beat Auxerre thanks to their experience, plus they'll have the support of their fans at such a crucial moment. We would suggest betting on a clear win for the home side. Prediction: Saint-Etienne will win.

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