Competitors: Ligue 1
Market: Strasbourg win
Odds: 7/10 @ BetUS
Turning their consideration again to Ligue 1 motion on Sunday afternoon, Strasbourg will welcome Angers to the Stade de la Meinau.
Beginning with the hosts, whereas some across the Stade de la Meinau may need been shocked final summer time following Liam Rosenior’s arrival, Strasbourg have launched into a sensational rise underneath the previous Hull Metropolis boss. Breaking a string of information final season as they booked a well-known European ticket, Le Racing discover the temper of their camp at a continued excessive. Getting. Their iconic Europa Convention League journey underway with a 2-1 victory away at Slovan Bratislava earlier within the week, Rosenior’s camp will probably be excited to make a return to Alsace right here. Regardless of being final seen in home motion falling to a 2-1 loss by the hands of Marseille, Strasbourg have gained every of their different three appearances throughout all competitions. Nevertheless, regardless of clinching an action-packed 3-2 victory in opposition to Ligue 1 newcomers Paris FC on September twenty first, Sunday’s hosts know the significance of discovering some defensive stability. Heading into September’s fortnight interval with a dramatic 3-2 defeat in opposition to Monaco, Le Racing have mustered only a sole clear sheet from their earlier six outings.
As for the guests, though Angers may need managed to maintain maintain of their Ligue 1 standing final season, it seems that Alexandre Dujeux’s males have an actual battle on their palms this time round. Final seen placing in one other downbeat show as they slumped to a routine 2-0 defeat at residence in opposition to Brest, Les Scoistes are thought to be a standout relegation contender this yr. Hit with consecutive Ligue 1 losses over the previous fortnight, Sunday’s hosts have additionally didn’t win any of their earlier 5 straight appearances. Likewise, notching only a pair of top-flight strikes because the opening weekend, Dujeux’s facet look set for what will probably be one other stern examination right here. Persevering with on from final season, Angers have continued to indicate some evident points on the highway. Actually, the relegation candidates have managed to clinch only a single Ligue 1 victory away from the Stade Raymond Kopa because the center of February.
Wager: Strasbourg 7/10 to beat Angers in Sunday’s Ligue 1 matchup @ BetUS
