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Rodez vs Saint-Étienne

Ligue 2Full time · 2 May 2026
Rodez

Rodez

WonWWWDWLast 5
Full time
2 — 1
90+4'
⚽ Ibrahima Baldé 17' · ⚽ Ibrahima Baldé 54' · ⚽ Irvin Cardona 89'

Saint-Étienne

LostWLLLWLast 5
Saint-Étienne
PRESSURE INDEX · FINAL▲ STE · last goal · 89'
34
66
Match StoryFull breakdown

Rodez 2–1 Saint-Étienne

Rodez secured a 2-1 victory over Saint-Étienne that was built on structural discipline and a clear game plan from the home side. The result carries real weight in the context of a tightly contested Ligue 2 season.

Ligue 2Sat 2 May, 19:00
Key Takeaways
Result

Rodez picked up three points at home, extending their winning run.

Goals

Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.

Table

The result has implications at both ends of the Rodez end of the standings.

Match Facts
VenueN/A
AttendanceN/A
RefereeN/A
RoundN/A
CompetitionLigue 2
First Goal
Ibrahima Baldé
17'⚽
Ibrahima Baldé2 goals in match
Alexis TrouilletAssist: Alexis Trouillet
Match Report
Rodez 2-1 Saint-Étienne: How the Home Side Held Their Shape to Take Three Points
SHSophie Hargreaves

Rodez 2-1 Saint-Étienne: How the Home Side Held Their Shape to Take Three Points

Rodez secured a 2-1 victory over Saint-Étienne that was built on structural discipline and a clear game plan from the home side. The result carries real weight in the context of a tightly contested Ligue 2 season.

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Key Events
  1. 17'
    RodezIbrahima BaldéIbrahima Baldé
    assist: Alexis Trouillet
  2. 46'
    Saint-ÉtienneIrvin CardonaIrvin Cardona
    off: Igor Miladinovic
  3. 54'
    RodezIbrahima BaldéIbrahima Baldé
    Left foot shot
  4. 55'
    RodezIbrahima BaldéIbrahima Baldé
  5. 58'
    Saint-ÉtienneLuan GadegbekuLuan Gadegbeku
    off: Kevin Pedro
  6. 69'
    Saint-ÉtienneAugustine BoakyeAugustine Boakye
    Foul
  7. 72'
    RodezWilitty YounoussaWilitty Younoussa
    off: Mathis Saka
  8. 72'
    RodezOctave JolyOctave Joly
    off: Jordan Mendes
  9. 73'
    Saint-ÉtienneEbenezer AnnanEbenezer Annan
    off: Joshua Duffus
  10. 73'
    RodezRyan PontiRyan Ponti
    off: Evans Jean-Lambert
  11. 79'
    RodezSamy BenchammaSamy Benchamma
    off: Alexis Trouillet
  12. 79'
    RodezKenny NageraKenny Nagera
    off: Ibrahima Baldé
  13. 89'
    Saint-ÉtienneIrvin CardonaIrvin Cardona
    assist: Augustine Boakye
  14. 90'
    RodezOctave JolyOctave Joly
    Foul
  15. 90+4'
    Saint-ÉtienneLuan GadegbekuLuan Gadegbeku
    Foul
Table ImpactFull table

How the result affects the Ligue 2 standings.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Rodez vs Saint-Étienne?

The match finished 2-1 to Rodez.

Who won Rodez vs Saint-Étienne?

Rodez won the match 2-1.

When did Rodez vs Saint-Étienne take place?

The match took place on Saturday, 2 May 2026.

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📊 AI-generated recap and structured data

Rodez defeated Saint-Étienne 2-1 in Ligue 2, a result our model had favored at 39 percent probability and which landed cleanly. The home side's win broke a run of draws and losses that had defined their recent form, while Saint-Étienne's defensive vulnerabilities proved costly despite their recent tendency toward both teams scoring. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

The result moved Rodez into stronger contention in Ligue 2, consolidating their position near the summit. Saint-Étienne's third-place standing came under pressure following consecutive defeats; their form trajectory has deteriorated markedly. The 2-1 scoreline reflected Rodez's clinical finishing against a Saint-Étienne side struggling defensively. Our model suggests the hosts' consistency now poses a genuine threat to higher-ranked sides.

Rodez v Saint-Étienne · Ligue 2 · 02/05/2026, 19:00:00