Angers dey prepare to host Strasbourg for Ligue 1 match this weekend, and both sides get different kind of motivation. Angers still dey fight to secure their place for next season, while Strasbourg still dey hope to reach European competition.
Angers currently dey 13th for table, with 36 points, just six points above Auxerre wey dey relegation zone. But dem don drop points for seven matches straight, five of which na defeat. Last week, dem lose 3-1 to Auxerre, even though dem score one penalty late. Goduine Koyalipou convert that penalty, im first for the season on loan from Lens.
Strasbourg dey 8th with 46 points, eight points behind Monaco for Conference League spot. Dem also suffer defeat last week, losing 2-1 to Toulouse. Plus, dem just get heartbreak for Conference League semi-final against Rayo Vallecano, wey dem lose 1-0 at home.
For injuries, Angers go miss Marius Courcoul (sore knee), Harouna Djibirin (ankle), Yassin Belkhdim (forearm), and Amine Sbai (suspended). Strasbourg go miss top scorer Joaquin Panichelli (cruciate ligament), Emmanuel Emegha (leg), Guele Doue (flu), Valentin Barco (ankle), and Aaron Anselmino (hamstring).
Angers possible lineup: Koffi; Louer, Camara, Lefort, Ekomie; Van den Boomen, Belkebla; Mouton, Capelle, Koyalipou; Peter. Strasbourg possible lineup: Penders; Omobamidele, Hogsberg, Doukoure, Oyedele; Amo-Ameyaw, El Mourabet, Ouattara, Enciso; Nanasi, Moreira.
Angers don win two of last three matches against Strasbourg, including 2-1 at home last season. Strasbourg don win four of last five visits to Stade Raymond Kopa, with last win for 2022 (3-2).
Angers need just one point from remaining two games to secure safety. But dem dey play like dem don already relax. Strasbourg get more urgency because dem still dey hope for Europe, even though chances dey slim.
Both sides get poor form, but Strasbourg get better attacking record. Angers get worst attack for league, with only 27 goals. However, dem dey play at home, and dem get history of beating Strasbourg.
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