Fri Dec 13 22:03:07 UTC 2024: ## Toulouse Aim to Extend Winning Streak Against Relegation-Threatened Saint-Etienne

**Toulouse, France –** Toulouse FC will look to continue their impressive recent form when they host struggling Saint-Etienne at the Stadium de Toulouse on Friday in a crucial Ligue 1 matchday 15 clash. The match pits a Toulouse side climbing the table against a Saint-Etienne team battling relegation.

Toulouse, currently 10th with 18 points, have won four of their last six games after a shaky start to the season. This upturn in form has given them a comfortable five-point cushion over the relegation zone. Manager Carles Martinez will be hoping to build on this momentum and potentially close the gap to the top six. Key players Joshua King and Zakaria Aboukhlal, both with four goals each, are expected to lead the attack. However, they will be without Rasmus Nicolaisen due to an ankle injury.

Saint-Etienne, on the other hand, are in 16th place with only 13 points from 14 matches. Their offensive struggles, with a league-low 11 goals scored, and porous defense, having conceded 32 goals (second most in the league), are major concerns. Despite their home strength, their away form has been particularly poor, making this Friday’s match a significant challenge. Zuriko Davitashvili, their top scorer with five goals, will be crucial to their chances. However, manager Olivier Dall’Oglio will be without up to nine players due to injury and suspension.

Historically, Saint-Etienne holds a strong record against Toulouse, unbeaten in their last eight encounters. This could provide a boost to their morale despite their current form. While Saint-Etienne will look to exploit this historical advantage, Toulouse’s recent form and Saint-Etienne’s injury crisis suggest a home victory is likely.

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