An interesting fixture is on the cards as Villarreal and Saint Etienne square off against each other on Saturday afternoon. View our free Villarreal vs Saint Etienne predictions below.
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Villarreal vs Saint Etienne predictions: Goals expected to flow
Key stats
- Seven of Villarreal's last nine matches went above the 2.5-goal threshold.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in six of Saints Etienne's last seven matches.
- Saint Etienne are currently on a four-match unbeaten run.
- Villarreal conceded first in five of their last six games.
Correct score prediction: Villarreal 2-2 Saint Etienne
On one hand, two of Villarreal's last four matches ended in stalemate. On the other hand, Saint Etienne are coming off back-to-back draws, and the spoils were shared in four of their last seven matches. Both teams scored in Saint Etienne's last four draws, and two of those ended 2-2.
Most recent H2Hs: First encounter between the sides
This will be the first encounter between Villarreal and Saint Etienne. Although both teams participated in the UEFA Europa League for three consecutive seasons (2014/15, 2015/16, 2016/17), they never faced each other.
Team news and form guide
Villarreal: Looking to gain some momentum
Villarreal narrowly missed out on a European playoff spot last season. They have lined up a few interesting friendlies ahead of their new La Liga campaign. Marcelino García Toral will likely be confident of a victory this weekend after he guided the Yellow Submarine to a 3-1 victory over Sion a couple of days ago.
Predicted lineup: Conde (GK), Cardona, Cuenca, Bailly, Femenia, Trigueros, Gueye, Comesana, Altimira, De La Torre & Danjuma.
Spain La Liga 10/05/25
W
Girona
0
Villarreal
1
Spain La Liga 03/05/25
W
Osasuna
2
Villarreal
4
Spain La Liga 27/04/25
W
Espanyol
0
Villarreal
1
Spain La Liga 23/04/25
L
Celta Vigo
3
Villarreal
0
Spain La Liga 20/04/25
D
Real Sociedad
2
Villarreal
2
Saint Etienne: Eyeing a five-match unbeaten run
On the other hand, Saint Etienne returned to France’s top flight at the end of last season, after a two-year absence. Olivier Dall’Oglio’s troops have been a difficult team to beat, losing just once in their last 10 games across all competitions. It will be interesting to see if the French outfit can hold their own against Villarreal.
Predicted lineup: Larsonneur (GK), Petrot, Nade, Batubinsika, Appiah, Chambost, Tardieu, Moueffek, Cafaro, Sissoko & Cardona.
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
W
Reims
0
St Etienne
2
France Ligue 1 03/05/25
L
Monaco
3
St Etienne
1
France Ligue 1 26/04/25
L
Strasbourg
3
St Etienne
1
France Ligue 1 20/04/25
W
Lyon
1
St Etienne
2
France Ligue 1 13/04/25
D
Brest
3
St Etienne
3
Player to watch: Augustine Boakye
As Saint Etienne gear up for their new Ligue 1 campaign, they have been busy in the transfer market. A particularly interesting new signing is Augustine Boakye, who joined the club from Wolfsberger AC two weeks ago for a reported €3 million.
The Ghanaian player peaked toward the end of last season, scoring in four of his last five matches. He is expected to make his debut against Villarreal this weekend.