Auxerre - Angers SCO predictions

Auxerre might be heading into this game as firm favourites to get a win but they will have their work cut out for them as Angers SCO are known to be highly unpredictable and capable of pulling a surprise when it is least expected.

The away team’s chances of winning this Sunday are dubious at best. They are the clear underdogs in a matchup with Auxerre, and the fact that they’re the visiting team isn’t making things any easier.

Auxerre are coming off from a downright impressive performance against Olympique Marseille in the previous round. Not only did they win an away game against almost impossible odds, but they did so with a considerable 1:3 difference. They took the lead in the early game and only increased their advantage from there.

Angers SCO are coming off from a crushing defeat at the hands of Paris Saint Germain. The top online bookmakers priced their victory at 10.25 despite the home-field advantage. This assessment turned out to be true: Angers SCO struggled to keep up from the get-go and ended up losing the match 2:4.

Auxerre have a notably poor defensive record when it comes to playing as visitors. We’re mostly referring to the 5 conceded goals over their latest 3 away games. They are playing as hosts this time around, but you should be aware before you put down any money.

It’s easy to spot a certain trend when looking over Angers SCO’s recent history – and not in a good way. Their latest appearances were marked by a high concession rate. For example, their previous 3 matches featured more than 5 conceded goals.

With 2 points between them and a Europa League qualifying spot, the hosts’ goals for this season are clear. They should be able to wrestle 3 points away from Angers SCO this Sunday.

This season’s Ligue 1 campaign got off to a rocky start for Angers SCO, who are currently dangerously close to the relegation zone. As such, the fact that they’re likely to lose this showdown is quite concerning. Luckily, most of the season is still ahead, leaving plenty of room to chase a better outcome.

This match is notable for the number of injuries reported prior by both sides. On one hand, the hosts will have to make do without Saad Agouzoul, Ange Loïc N’Gatta, Lasso Coulibaly. On the other, the visitors will not be able to count on Zinedine Ferhat, Sidiki Cherif, Cedric Hountondji, Justin-Noël Kalumba. Both are in a precarious state, but you should take the importance of these players to the respective strategies before putting down a stake.

An Over 3.5 Goals is the best option for this fixture, though it’s not perfect by any means. That said, the notable risk of failure is worth it due to the considerable betting value that can be found in the 2.5 odds.