FC Annecy host Saint-Etienne at Parc des Sports, Annecy, Annecy on Saturday, Jan 2 at 8:00 PM in a top-four clash that could have significant title implications. Both sides are separated by just 3 points in the Ligue 2, making this one of the more consequential fixtures of the season.

FC Annecy come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 0D 1L). Saint-Etienne, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 0D 0L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. FC Annecy head into this on the back of a defeat, while Saint-Etienne arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — FC Annecy and Saint-Etienne have split their 6 meetings almost evenly (2W–1D–3W). Their last encounter ended in FC Annecy won 0–4. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.6 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives FC Annecy a slight edge, but Saint-Etienne are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.