Amiens host Ligue 1 leaders PSG in the French League Cup this week, with the home side looking to produce what would be the biggest surprise of the competition so far this season. Despite the visitors being the overwhelming favourites for victory, many are predicting Amiens to give the French giants a tough battle at the Stade de la Licorne.
French League Cup – Amiens v PSG – Stade de la Licorne, Amiens – Wednesday 10th January – 20:05 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 6 at Ladbrokes |
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PSG travel to Amiens this week looking to make it through to the semi-finals of the French League Cup, with Unai Emery’s side hoping to continue their fine run of form in the competition. Having won the competition four times in a row, the home side will have to produce one of their finest ever performances if they are to give themselves a chance of causing an upset. The duo defeated Tours and Strasbourg respectively to make it to this stage of the competition. For those still unsure of who to back, be sure to take a look at our top betting tip below. However, let’s first take a closer look at the two teams, starting with the home side.
Amiens Team News & Form
Amiens come into this week’s clash off the back of a disappointing 6-0 French Cup defeat against Sochaux at the weekend, however the home side have performed well on the whole following promotion to the French top-flight for the first time. Manager Christophe Pélissier has seen his side win six times in Ligue 1, with the likes of former Chelsea youngster Gael Kakuta and Mathieu Bodmer among their most recognisable players. Goal from Seybou Koita and Emmanuel Bourgaud helped Amiens in reaching this stage, beating Tours 2-1 in front of their home fans.
PSG Team News & Form
PSG produced an outstanding performance to defeat Rennes 6-1 in the French Cup at the weekend, with Unai Emery and his players looking to make it successive wins on the road this week. Angel di Maria starred against Rennes, with the former Real Madrid and Manchester United man likely to start once more on Wednesday, despite having had a frustrating season to date. Elsewhere, Neymar Jr and Kylian Mbappe could earn a rest after their exploits last time out.
Head to Head
The two teams have met just twice in the past, with PSG having won both encounters. As well as their 2-0 success in Ligue 1 earlier in the campaign, the French giants previously defeated Amiens back in 2008.
Amiens v PSG – Betting Odds and Predictions
Given their position in the table and their record in this competition, it comes as little surprise that it is PSG who are the firm favourites for victory. However, the hosts can be backed at odds of 16/1 with Coral, while those looking to bet on an away win for PSG can take advantage of 2/11 odds from the same bookmaker.
Top Betting Tip Amiens v PSG
However, our top betting tip for the match is to bet on PSG to win and both teams to score during the 90 minutes, which is available at odds of 13/8 with Ladbrokes.