Strasbourg vs Ajaccio Prediction: No excuses against the worst team

Two very poor teams will be facing each other in this match. Strasbourg and Ajaccio go head-to-head in the Stade de la Meinau for the round 31 match. Strasbourg are on a 2 match losing streak against Monaco and Lens, while Ajaccio have not found a win in their last 5 matches, losing all 5 in a row. A win here for Strasbourg will see them climb off the relegation zone if Brest fail to win and Ajaccio also have a chance to go higher in the relegation zone. This game is of utmost importance to both sides, who are fighting hard to remain in Ligue 1 by the end of the season. The previous encounter between these two was thrilling, with 6 goals scored between them. Hopefully these teams can put up another show here.

Strasbourg (LLWDL)

Strasbourg are one of the poor teams in the league this season and they are currently battling for survival in the relegation zone. The last time they won a match, was when they beat Auxerre 2-0 after going three matches without a win. They lost their last 2 matches against Lens (2-1) and AS Monaco (4-3). In their last 5 matches, they had 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats.

In the 2-1 defeat to Lens, they were behind in the opening 11 minutes as Przemyslaw Frankowski opened the scoring for Lens. The hosts then went on to double their lead in the 65th minute through Facundo Medina before Kevin Gameiro pulled one back in the 84th minute. According to statistics, Strasbourg had 45% possession, 3 shots on target and 1 corner kick by the end of 90 minutes.

Strasbourg are 17th on the Ligue 1 table, with 26 points from 30 matches. They have 5 wins, 11 draws and 14 losses and a goal ratio of 38:52.

Team streak: both teams scoring (5/7), first to concede (4/5), less than 10.5 corners (7/8).

Ajaccio (LLLLL)

Ajaccio are one of the worst teams in the division and they have been throughout the season. Ajaccio also find themselves deep in the relegation zone and their chances of survival are minimal. Ajaccio are without a win in their last 5 matches played, as a matter of fact they lost all 5 matches. Their most recent match ended in a 3-0 defeat against Ajaccio. According to statistics, they looked fine as they managed 57% possession, 2 shots on target and 7 corner kicks. Goals from Birama Toure, Nuno Da Costa and an own goal from Mickael Alphonse all in the first half ensured Auxerre had a guaranteed 3 points.

Ajaccio are 19th in the league, with 21 points from 30 matches played. They had 6 wins, 3 draws and 21 defeats and a goal ratio of 21:55.

Team streak: losses (5), without a clean sheet (16), first to concede (9/10), less than 4.5 cards (8/10), less than 10.5 corners (9/10).

Head to Head

Strasbourg and Ajaccio have met 15 times before this match. Strasbourg have 5 wins, while Ajaccio have 2 wins and 8 matches ended in a draw.

• Strasbourg are without a clean sheet in 3 meetings.
• Both teams scored in 6/8 meetings.
• There were less than 4.5 cards in 9/10 meetings.

Expected Lineups

• Strasbourg (3-4-2-1): Matz Sels, Ismael Doukoure, Alexandre Djiku, Gerzino Nyamsi, Eduard Sobol, Ibrahima Sissoko, Habib Diarra,
• Ajaccio (4-4-2): Benjamin Leroy, Mickael Alphonse, Fernand Mayembo, Oumar Gonzalez, Youssouf Kone, Mickael Barreto, Vincent Marchetti, Mathieu Coutadeur, Kevin Spadanuda, Mounaim El Idrissy, Romain Hamouma.

Expert Betting Tips

Ajaccio and Strasbourg need no introductions really. They are among the poorest teams in the division. However, Strasbourg seem to have a bit of a fight in them to escape the relegation zone and they have a lifeline here. Strasbourg really need to grab 3 points and i think Ajaccio are really not the team to stop them if they are serious about surviving the drop at the end of the season.

• Bet on Home Win or Draw and Under 4.5 Goals at 1.60 Odds
• Bet on Under 3.5 Goals at 1.88 Odds
• Bet on Correct Score 2-0 at 8.3 Odds