With a full programme of fixtures to look forward to in Ligue 1 this week, one of the most intriguing games sees Caen travel to Strasbourg on Tuesday night. Neither team were expected to make big inroads at the top of the league table this season and Strasbourg have done the opposite and sunk towards the bottom of Ligue 1, needing a win to lift themselves clear of the drop zone. However, Caen have performed above expectations and only Nantes separate them from the European places.
Ligue 1 – Stade de la Meinau – Tuesday 28th November 2017 – 18:00 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 11/5 at Ladbrokes |
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Racing Club Strasbourg
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Strasbourg fought back well at Saint Etienne to pick up a point on the weekend. They twice went a goal behind in the match only to rally and score two goals themselves to come away with a much-needed point. The draw means Strasbourg have won 2 of their last 5 Ligue 1 games and have lost just 1 of their last 5 league matches. That’s in stark contrast to the start they made to the season which saw Strasbourg lose 5 of their first 7 league games, winning only 1 of their first 9. However, Strasbourg have proven entertaining to watch this season and each of their last 6 Ligue 1 games have produced over 2.5 goals. Strasbourg have managed to score 2 or more goals in their last 3 home league games but have conceded 2 or more in 6 of their last 9 Ligue 1 matches.
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Caen collected another 3 points on the weekend as they defeated Bordeaux 1-0 at home. That result lifted Caen to 6th in the Ligue 1 table, with 22 points from their 14 games played. The one thing which is noticeable about Caen is they tend to either win or lose matches, having drawn just 1 league match so far, this season.
Recent form shows they have lost only 1 of their last 5 games in all competitions. However, away from home in Ligue 1 they have lost 3 of their last 4 and have conceded 7 goals in their last 2 games on the road. Caen have failed to score in 4 of their last 6 away matches in Ligue 1.
Team News
Kevin Lucien Zohi is a big doubt for the hosts and is likely to miss the game through injury. Strasbourg could also be without Ismael Aaneba, Anthony Goncalves and Dimitri Foulquier. Caen will be hoping to have a fully fit squad to choose from but Youssef Ait Bennasser, Louis Jeff and Florian Le Joncour remain doubtful.
Top Betting Tips
Strasbourg are sure to attack in this game and attempt to score goals, as they have done in many of their recent games but Caen have proven to be tough to break down. This will not be an easy game for the hosts and a Caen Double Chance at 8/11 looks a decent bet. Caen have struggled to score goals in recent away games and will be hoping to keep the score low in this one to have a chance of getting something from the game. The draw and under 2.5 goals is 14/5 with Ladbrokes. Looking at the correct score market and Caen have not drawn many games this season but will probably be happy to take a point from this one. The 1-1 correct score is 5/1 with Ladbrokes.