Rodez vs St Etienne Lineups, 2 May 2026
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Recent Form
Rodez
LLLDW
Etienne
DLWWW
Season Form
Rodez
Etienne
Avg Goals
1.3
1.8
Avg Conceded
1.2
1.0
Clean Sheets
6
12
Best Win
3-1
6-0
League Table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Etienne | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | +11 | 16 | |
| 2 | Red Star | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | +2 | 14 | |
| 3 | Reims | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | +6 | 13 | |
| 4 | Montpellier | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | +1 | 12 | |
| 5 | Metz | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 10 | |
| 6 | Nancy | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | +1 | 10 | |
| 7 | Annecy | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 10 | |
| 8 | Sochaux | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | -1 | 10 | |
| 9 | Dijon | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9 | |
| 10 | Pau FC | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
Player Statistics
Rodez
Kenny Nagera
Top scorer · 4
EJ
Evans Jean-Lambert
Top assists · 6
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | On | Tkl | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raphael Lipinski © | 2970 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 6 | 54 | 2 | 0 |
| Quentin Braat | 2970 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mathis Magnin | 2880 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 35 | 6 | 0 |
| Jordan Mendes | 2372 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 58 | 9 | 1 |
| Evans Jean-Lambert | 1628 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 26 | 3 | 0 |
| Kenny Nagera | 1544 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Octave Joly | 1419 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 7 | 34 | 3 | 0 |
| Mathis Saka | 587 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Mehdi Baaloudj | 416 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| Corentin Issanchou | 115 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Hermann Tebily | 36 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| Morgan Corredor | 20 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
St Etienne
Joshua Duffus
Top scorer · 7
Mahmoud Jaber
Top assists · 3
Joshua Duffus
Top assists · 3
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | On | Tkl | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gautier Larsonneur © | 2700 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 2 | 0 |
| Mahmoud Jaber | 1409 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Chico Lamba | 1046 | 0 | 0 | 4 | - | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Joao Ferreira | 966 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 21 | 5 | 1 |
| Julien Le Cardinal © | 927 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| Joshua Duffus | 839 | 7 | 3 | 28 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Paul Eymard | 140 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
15
Jean-Lambert24
Laurent28
SakaSubstitutions
46'I. Cardona↔I. Miladinovic
58'L. Gadegbeku↔K. Pedro
72'W. Younoussa↔M. Saka
72'O. Joly↔J. Mendes
73'E. Annan↔J. Duffus
73'R. Ponti↔E. Jean-Lambert
79'S. Benchamma↔A. Trouillet
79'K. Nagera↔I. Balde
Head to Head
Rodez
0
Draws
3
3 played
St Etienne
0
0%0%
Previous Meetings
15.05.2026Ligue 1
Saint-Etienne
0 - 0
Rodez Aveyron F.02.05.2026Ligue 2
Rodez Aveyron F.
2 - 1
Saint-Etienne16.08.2025Ligue 2
Saint-Etienne
4 - 0
Rodez Aveyron F.Final Result
Rodez
2 : 1
[1-0]
StEtienne
- 17'I. BaldeA. Trouillet
- 54'I. Balde
- 55'I. Balde
- 90'O. Joly
- 69'A. Boakye
- 89'I. CardonaA. Boakye
- 90+4'L. Gadegbeku
41%Possession59%
5Shots on Target6
2Corners7
Yellow Cards
Match details
Substitutions
- 46'I. Cardona↔I. MiladinovicSt Etienne
- 58'L. Gadegbeku↔K. PedroSt Etienne
- 72'W. Younoussa↔M. SakaRodez
- 72'O. Joly↔J. MendesRodez
- 73'E. Annan↔J. DuffusSt Etienne
- 73'R. Ponti↔E. Jean-LambertRodez
- 79'S. Benchamma↔A. TrouilletRodez
- 79'K. Nagera↔I. BaldeRodez
Contents
Our Prediction
The model suggests a highly competitive Draw or Home Win. Probability for 'Over 1.5 Goals' is high (75%), with a 1-1 or 2-1 scoreline being the most probable outcome.
Top scorelines1-12-1
Match Facts
- Competition
- Ligue 2
- Date
- Sat 2 May
- Kick-off
- 19:00
- Stadium
- Stade Paul Lignon, Rodez
- Capacity
- 6,761
- Table Position
- Rodez 14 · St Etienne 1
Match Preview
Rodez hosts St Etienne in a Ligue 2 clash that highlights the contrast between a high-efficiency underdog and a traditional power looking to regain top-flight status. Rodez has built their season on set-piece mastery and a formidable home record, where their pitch dimensions often play into their narrow defensive shape. St Etienne, possessing a higher technical ceiling, focuses on ball circulation and patient chance creation. Data indicates that St Etienne's performance levels fluctuate significantly based on their ability to control the midfield early. If Rodez can disrupt this rhythm through physical play and localized pressing, the match could swing in their favor. Tactical modeling also suggests that aerial duel success will be a defining metric for this specific encounter.
A high-stakes match with massive implications for the league table; expect a cautious but physically demanding game.
Rodez scores 35% of their goals from set-pieces.St Etienne has a pass completion rate of 82%.Rodez has a home win rate of 55% this season.St Etienne averages 1.6 goals per game in Ligue 2.
Rodez utilizes a 3-5-2 formation that prioritizes defensive numbers and direct service to their strikers. Their xG from corners is among the highest in the league. St Etienne plays an expansive 4-3-3, focusing on wing play to stretch 3-man defenses. However, their defensive xG suggests they are susceptible to long balls over the top, a staple of Rodez's attacking toolkit.
High-Efficiency Tactical Setup: Rodez's defensive trio's aerial dominance. Defensive Vulnerability Insight: St Etienne's high line against long balls. High-Impact Substitution Patterns: St Etienne's second-half attacking adjustments.
Form and Head to Head
Rodez
LLLDW
St Etienne
DLWWW
St Etienne has historically struggled at Rodez, with the home side winning the majority of their recent encounters through set-piece goals.
Key Stats
xG: 1.20 vs 1.40Goals per match: 1.5Shots per game: 11.0
Cards and Corners
High corner frequency expected (11+). Discipline will likely be a factor, with Rodez's physical style leading to multiple bookings.
Verdict
The final verdict predicts a stalemate or narrow home victory. Rodez's set-piece efficiency is the tactical wildcard that could negate St Etienne's technical advantages.
FAQ
How does Rodez usually score?+
Rodez is highly efficient at scoring from set-pieces, which accounts for 35% of their total goals.
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