As part of the return play-off match for the right to stay in the French Ligue 1, the players of Saint-Etienne and Auxerre will come face to face. On whose side will the victory be in this meeting? Our sports portal gives a forecast for this game.
"Saint-Etienne"
Last season, Saint-Etienne could not find their game, and now they have to play in the play-off games for the right to stay in Ligue 1. It is worth noting that the white-greens played unsuccessfully in the French Cup, as they were already eliminated at the second stage in a duel against Bergerac. As for the French championship, the Dupre team was able to get only 32 points in 38 matches, which allowed them to take only the 18th line and miraculously get into the joints. As part of the last round of last season, the White-Greens drew with Nantes. That meeting ended with a score of 1:1.
"Auxerre"
As for Auxerre, the visiting team has left Ligue 1 for a long time. It is worth noting that in Ligue 2 this season the club got 21 wins and 11 draws, which allowed it to take third place in the standings of the second division of the French championship. In the first stage of the playoffs, the team defeated Sochaux 1-0. Today, Auxerre needs not to lose in order to try to compete for a place in the sun.
Statistics and figures:
- Saint-Etienne is the favorite of the meeting;
- The first meeting ended with a score of 1:1;
- The "White-green" have a 7-match series without wins;
- Auxerre has not lost for 10 matches.
Forecast
Most likely, the "white-green" will be able to win this meeting, and this result will allow the team to remain in the top division of the French championship. Our forecast will be for Saint-Etienne, because the quotation for this event is very solid.
