ASSE won 3-1 against Stade de Reims. The figures from the meeting prove the change in the face of Saint-Etienne. Details.
AS Saint-Étienne scored a resounding victory against Stade de Reims (3-1) in a match where the statistics testify to an impressive transformation in the Greens’ game. Let’s analyze the key figures of this remarkable performance.
Since the start of the season, ASSE has struggled to establish itself sustainably in the opposing area, with an average of 14.2 touches per match. Today, Eirik Horneland’s men literally doubled this figure with 27 touches in the Reims area. This offensive aggressiveness allowed the Stéphanois to maintain constant pressure on the opposing defense, a key element in their success.
The figure for “expected goals” (xG), which measures the quality of the chances created, also illustrates this evolution. So far, ASSE has averaged a modest 0.99 xG per game. Against Reims, the Greens produced an impressive xG of 2.13, reflecting significantly more dangerous and better constructed chances.
Accustomed to playing without the ball, ASSE had average possession of 41.4% until this match. Against Reims, the Stéphanois reversed the trend with 53% possession, taking the initiative of the game and dictating the tempo of the match.
This victory against a solid team like Reims could well serve as a trigger for a Saint-Etienne team in search of consistency. The tactical adjustments and the collective rise in power suggest interesting prospects for the rest of the season.
It remains to be seen whether this level of performance can be maintained in the coming weeks. But one thing is certain: the Cauldron vibrated today, and the Greens sent a strong message.
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