Mainstream European bookmakers opened with the home side giving half a goal to one goal, with the home team’s odds ranging from 0.88 to 0.98. One bookmaker went as deep as a one-goal line, a notch higher than the market consensus. A deeper opening usually leans toward the home side. Saint-Étienne have a 64% home win rate, but they are missing four midfield and attacking players. Rodez are unbeaten in 10 straight matches and have covered the handicap in 70% of their away games. The deeper line adds weight to the home side, and with the opponent in such good form, Saint-Étienne still have a strong chance at home.