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Saint Etienne vs Paris Saint Germain

Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Ètienne2 March 2016 at 20:05
Referee: Benoît Bastien

Match Events

Saint Etienne
Paris Saint Germain
Kick Off
12′
E. Cavani

assist: Z. Ibrahimovic

Kévin Malcuit24′
34′
Marquinhos

assist: E. Cavani

V. Eysseric

Penalty

42′
Half Time
67′
B. MatuidiB. Stambouli
68′Benjamin Stambouli
K. Monnet-PaquetN. Roux
73′
77′Adrien Rabiot
V. EyssericF. Tabanou
77′
79′
A. RabiotMaxwell
A. SøderlundN. Maupay
83′
87′
E. CavaniLucas Moura
90+2′
Lucas Moura

assist: T. Motta

Full Time

Match Statistics

3Shots on Goal5
3Shots off Goal2
6Total Shots7
0Blocked Shots0
0Shots insidebox0
0Shots outsidebox0
12Fouls15
6Corner Kicks1
1Offsides4
45%Ball Possession55%
1Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves2
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Saint Etienne is 6.17, compared to — for Paris Saint Germain. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Saint Etienne's highest-rated starter is S. Ruffier (7.05), while Paris Saint Germain's best-rated player is —.

Defensive Solidity

Saint Etienne deploy 5 defenders rated 5.30 on average, against Paris Saint Germain's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Saint Etienne field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Paris Saint Germain's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Saint Etienne start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Paris Saint Germain averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 75% for Saint Etienne and —% for Paris Saint Germain. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Age & Experience

The average age of Saint Etienne's starting XI is 35.3 (youngest: S. Ruffier (35), oldest: L. Perrin (36)), while Paris Saint Germain average 31.0 (youngest: Marquinhos (31), oldest: Marquinhos (31)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Saint Etienne's starters average 2 league appearances each, versus 0 for Paris Saint Germain. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Saint Etienne5-2-34-3-3Paris Saint Germain
GKDEFMIDFWD
0Ruffier0Perrin0Assou-E.0Catheri.0Pogba0Malcuit0Cohade0Selnæs0Eysseric0Monnet-.0Søderlu.0Sirigu0Silva0Luiz0Kurzawa0Marquin.0Matuidi0Motta0Pastore0Rabiot0Ibrahim.0Cavani

Substitutes

Coach: C. Galtier

Substitutes

Coach: L. Blanc

Saint EtiennePosition StrengthParis Saint Germain
6.17
Avg Rating
7.05Goalkeeper (1 v 1)
0G 0A0G 0A
5.30Defender (5 v 4)
0G 0A0G 0A
Saint Etienne5-2-3
0GoalkeeperS. Ruffier7.0
0DefenderL. Perrin5.3
0DefenderB. Assou-Ekotto
0DefenderK. Théophile Catherine
0DefenderF. Pogba
0DefenderK. Malcuit
0MidfielderR. Cohade
0MidfielderO. Selnæs
0MidfielderV. Eysseric
0MidfielderK. Monnet-Paquet
0ForwardA. Søderlund
Paris Saint Germain4-3-3
0GoalkeeperS. Sirigu
0DefenderThiago Silva
0DefenderDavid Luiz
0DefenderL. Kurzawa
0DefenderMarquinhos
0MidfielderB. Matuidi
0MidfielderT. Motta
0MidfielderJ. Pastore
0MidfielderA. Rabiot
0ForwardZ. Ibrahimovic
0ForwardE. Cavani

Match Summary

Paris Saint Germain defeated Saint Etienne 3:1. The match was played in Coupe de France 2015. Goals were scored by E. Cavani 12′, Marquinhos 34′, V. Eysseric 42′ (pen.), Lucas Moura 90′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Saint Etienne had 45% possession while Paris Saint Germain held 55%. Saint Etienne had 6 shots (3 on target) compared to 7 (5 on target) for Paris Saint Germain. Saint Etienne made 3 substitutions, Paris Saint Germain made 3.

Rivalry since 2010

Saint Etienne vs Paris Saint Germain Head to Head Results

30 stretnutí
Saint Etienne
1
wins
Drawn
6
Paris Saint Germain
23
wins
Total goals
96 · 3.2/match
Both scored
16/30 · 53%
Over 2.5
17/30 · 57%

Recent Meetings

Highest-scoring game: 16 v 2025

Recent Form

Saint Etienne

LDWLDL

Paris Saint Germain

DWWWLW

Match Prediction

Saint Etienne

10%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Paris Saint Germain

45%

Away win

Model advice

Combo Double chance : draw or Paris Saint Germain and -3.5 goals

44%Form56%
45%Attack55%
25%Defence75%
0%Head-to-head100%
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026