RED Star FC 93 vs Saint-Étienne (17 October 2026, Ligue 2): match facts, form and head-to-head

RED Star FC 93 host league leaders Saint‑Étienne in what promises to be a decisive clash at home. The hosts sit ninth with eight points from five games, having recorded two wins, two draws and a loss while scoring five and conceding six. Saint‑Étienne sit atop the table on 15 points, unbeaten in five matches and boasting a potent 17‑6 goal difference. A victory for RED Star would lift them into the mid‑table and keep the champions’ perfect run alive, while a loss could see Saint‑Étienne widen the gap at the summit. Both sides will be keen to improve their positions as the season heads into its crucial second phase.