Ajaccio   -   Caen

SM Caen will play against AC Ajaccio on Saturday, the 20th April 2024. The two teams will face off against each other on of the Ligue 2 which is scheduled for 05:00 PM UTC.

These teams just met recently at the Stade Michel d'Ornano in Caen on 26.08.2023. It was less than a year ago when they fought for the win. AC Ajaccio is under a lot of pressure from their fans, which is caused by the previous loss against SM Caen. That match ended in 0-3. SM Caen were victorious during the last 2 matches out of the 3 they played against AC Ajaccio. They're expected to win this match also. During their last three action-packed matches, SM Caen scored four goals, while AC Ajaccio only managed to accumulate 1.

Forecasts predict winds in Ajaccio on date to only reach 11kmph, so they shouldn't interfere with the game. Temperatures on the matchday will probably not rise high, reaching a daily maximum of 11°C, so the players shouldn't be exhausted too soon. However, chances for clear are quite high, so they might have to deal with that.

The teams' performances so far

AC Ajaccio’s scorecard for this tournament reads at 31 goals, with Yoann Touzghar shooting 5 of them. This being their 33rd match, the team is now in the 12th place at their group stage.
Of the thirty-two matches SM Caen played so far, , , especially since their top scorer, Alexandre Mendy, will be playing. With their current goal difference of 3 (42:39) they're showing that they're not an opponent that's easy to play against.

Which eleven will AC Ajaccio play against SM Caen?

As the goalkeeper, manager Olivier Pantaloni will probably use Francois-Joseph Sollacaro, who will be supported by Clement Vidal, Mohamed Youssouf, Cedric Avinel and Tony Strata in the defense. Ben Hamed Toure and Christopher Ibayi will try to put pressure on the oppsoing team and score goals, as will the midfielders Mickael Barreto, Thomas Mangani, Tim Jabol Folcarelli and Hamza Sakhi.

In case of an injury or for tactical reasons, the following players will probably keep themselves ready for substitution: Mathieu Michel, Stephen Quemper, Josue Escartin, Owen Martinez-Jullien, Riad Nouri, Yoann Touzghar, Moussa Soumano.

To prevent AC Ajaccio from scoring, Nicolas Seube will probably send Anthony Mandrea to protect the goal, supported by the defense, consisting of Ali Abdi, Valentin Henry, Romain Thomas, Brahim Traore and Noe Lebreton. Hianga'a Mbock, Amine Salama, Bilal Brahimi and Mathias Autret will form the midfield, trying to get the ball to Alexandre Mendy who will try to outmanoeuver the opposing defense.

These are the players who are likely to remain substitutes: Yannis Clementia, Alexandre Coeff, Syam Ben Youssef, Daylam Meddah, Debohi Diedounne Gaucho, Tidiam Gomis, Mickael Le Bihan.

Soccer bets–there's much to consider

There are so many things to consider when picking out a winner, but the key is finding value in betting selections. Bets that are estimated to pay a high rate need you to take multiple metrics into account, for example the weather, venue, probable lineups and more. A draw is highly questionable (33.1%). Ac Ajaccio has the upper hand, with a probability of 35.8% for a win. Experts only give Stade Malherbe Caen 31.1% chances for victory.
Before placing your bet, you may wish to consider the below facts:

• AC Ajaccio scores 1.18 goals when playing at home and SM Caen scores 1.62 goals when playing away (on average).
• AC Ajaccio wins 1st half in 24% of their matches, SM Caen in 30% of their matches.
• When SM Caen is down 1-0 away, they win 30% of their matches.
• When SM Caen leads 0-1 away, they win in 66% of their matches.
• AC Ajaccio's home record this season: 9-5-2.
• On their last meeting SM Caen won by 3 goals.
• AC Ajaccio scores 0.6 goals in a match against SM Caen and SM Caen scores 1.2 goals against AC Ajaccio (on average).
• SM Caen haven't scored in 3 of their 16 away matches in Ligue 2 this season.

Match Details

• Ajaccio v Caen
• Ligue 2 France
• Date - 20/04/2024
• Starting time - 17:00 UTC
• Venue: Stade Francois Coty, Ajaccio, France

Betting Odds Comparison

Oddspedia provides Ajaccio v Caen betting odds from 8 bookmakers in 34 betting markets. If you are interested in Ligue 2 Odds, you can check which bookie offers the best betting odds for the next matches from the competition - Rodez Aveyron - Auxerre, Amiens - Dunkerque.

Match Outcome	Best Odds	Bookie
Ajaccio To win	2.60	BetMGM
Draw	2.97	22Bet
Caen To win	3.10	Betway
Goals over 2.5	3.00	bet365
Goals under 2.5	1.40	Bet365 NJ

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