St Etienne vs Boulogne: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Saint-Etienne prepare to host Boulogne on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 20:00 under referee Valnet, this FRANCE: Ligue 2 fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Saint-Etienne, currently 3rd in the standings with 40 points from 23 games, are close to the leaders with only 2 points separating them. They've earned 20 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Boulogne, sitting 14th with 26 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 16 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Saint-Etienne and Boulogne have been competitive, with Boulogne claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Guingamp, Saint-Etienne recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Larsonneur, Old, Nade, Le Cardinal, Pedro, Kante, Boakye, Davitashvili, Miladinovic, Cardona, Stassin. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Boulogne's last outing came against Clermont, where they secured a 0-2 defeat using a 3-4-3 system.

Looking ahead, Saint-Etienne are expected to maintain their 4-3-3 structure, while Boulogne are likely to counter with a 4-1-4-1 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Saint-Etienne's fixtures have averaged 2.7 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Boulogne's games average 2.6 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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