ANGERS, FRANCE — Angers SCO go face off against Strasbourg this Saturday at the Stade Raymond-Kopa with serious issues at stake. Angers currently dey sit for 14th position with 33 points, while Strasbourg dey 6th place with 57 points as both teams enter this crucial Ligue 1 clash.
Dis match, scheduled for May 10, 2025, come as Angers aim to secure dem place for next season to avoid relegation, having narrowly escaped the drop zona. Their last game end in victory against Nantes, while Strasbourg come off a strong performance against PSG. If Angers lose dis match and Le Havre shock Marseille, dem fit find demself in relegation playoff spot.
According to the Ligue 1 records, Angers and Strasbourg don clash 63 times in total, with Strasbourg winning 24 of those encounters, while Angers don record just 17 wins. The home advantage dey favor Angers, who get 11 wins out of their 31 meetings at Stade Raymond-Kopa.
As per Angers’ recent performance, they don struggle against top-half teams, with only two draws and 12 losses out of 14 games dis season. “We gatz focus and git at least one win to ensure our survival,” Angers coach say, highlighting the importance of dis match.
For Strasbourg, dem dey on a high, chasing Champions League qualification for the first time since 1979-80. Dem dey only two points behind Marseille and one behind Monaco, putting dem in perfect position for a strong finish this season. The away fans wan see dem secure a fourth consecutive win against Angers as dem carry an unbeaten run of 12 matches, with nine victories.
Strasbourg forward Emegha don score 14 goals this season, making him a key player for dem, while Angers dey rely heavily on their strikers, who don contribute to 43.3% of their goals. “We no fit allow dem to score, and we must take our chances when dey come,” Strasbourg coach emphasised.
Angers possible starting lineup: Fofana; Arcus, Lefort, Bamba, Hanin; Courcoul, Belkhdim; Ferhat, Abdelli, Raolisoa; Lepaul.
Strasbourg possible starting lineup: Petrovic; Doue, Doukoure, Sarr; Bakwa, Santos, Barco, Moreira; Lemarechal, Diarra; Emegha.
Both teams dey ready as the kickoff approaches, with Angers hoping to break their poor home record while Strasbourg dey eye a critical away win to boost their Champions League aspirations.
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