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Strasbourg will want to put their Conference League heartbreak behind them when they face Angers at the Stade Raymond-Kopa in Ligue 1 on Sunday night.
Indeed, they lost 1-0 at home to Rayo Vallecano in the second leg of their semi-final in midweek, crashing out 3-0 on aggregate, and now focus turns to trying to make a late surge into the European places ahead of next season, however unlikely that may be.
As for Angers, they are almost certainly safe from relegation, but it is still mathematically possible for them to occupy the relegation play-off spot despite them only having two matches left to play.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Angers vs. Strasbourg key stats
- Angers are winless in seven games (D2, L5).
- Strasbourg are unbeaten in four away league matches (W2, D2).
- Strasbourg have won three of the previous four away H2Hs (L1).
Angers vs. Strasbourg preview: Visitors to get back on track?
Angers vs Strasbourg — Tale of the Tape
| Angers | vs | Strasbourg |
|---|---|---|
| 13th | Position | 8th |
| 34 | Points | 46 |
| 27 | Goals For | 50 |
| 46 | Goals Against | 41 |
| 10 | Clean Sheets | 9 |
| 13th | Home / Away Rank | 8th |
Angers are in a horrid run of form which has seen them pick up just two points from their last seven games.
Alexandre Dujeux will just want the season to end now, with his team at least avoiding potential relegation to Ligue 2.
They are six points clear of the relegation play-off place with just two matches left to play, and just a point against Strasbourg would guarantee safety.
However, the hosts will have to try and do that without Amine Sbai, who is suspended, while three other first-team squad players remain on the treatment table.
Strasbourg have their own injury problems though, with star strikers Emmanuel Emegha and Joaquin Panichelli ruled out, along with three other players.
Having failed to score in both legs against Rayo Vallecano, which saw them knocked out of the Conference League, those stars are certainly missed.
Still, Gary O'Neil will aim to pick his side up, and try to make a late surge into the European spots once more – finishing the good work that his predecessor Liam Rosenior had already done.
A run of three straight defeats in all competitions does not bode well for Strasbourg though, but with it still mathematically possible to finish in the top six, they will be striving for victory here.
Angers vs. Strasbourg form guide & betting tips
| Angers | vs | Strasbourg |
|---|---|---|
DLDLL |
Form | WWLWL |
| 2 | Points | 9 |
| 17th | Form Table | 6th |
| 3 | Goals For | 10 |
| 9 | Goals Against | 10 |
DLDLL |
Form (All Comps) | LWLLL |
Whispers predicts: Angers 0-2 Strasbourg
Strasbourg are favourites for victory, and given their superior league form and need to get back on track after their Conference League defeat, we are backing Strasbourg to win at 6/4.
Angers are the lowest scorers in the league with just 27 goals scored, so BTTS – No at 23/20 also appeals.
In a similar vein, Under 2.5 goals at 5/6 is our final pick, with an average of 2.4 goals per game netted in Strasbourg's last five matches in all competitions.
Overall, we are predicting a 2-0 Strasbourg win, which is available at 12/1.
> Under 2.5 goals at 5/6 | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – No at 23/20 | Likelihood: Possible
> Strasbourg to win at 6/4 | Likelihood: Possible