Ajaccio vs Angers Prediction: Two teams fighting for survival

On Wednesday, Ajaccio will host Angers in a match between two teams fighting to avoid Ligue 1's relegation.

Ajaccio

Ajaccio had a difficult time adjusting to their new surroundings after achieving promotion to the top division the previous season, earning just one point in their first seven games. Before the World Cup break, they showed signs of improvement with three victories, two draws, and three losses in their previous eight league games. Olivier Pantaloni's team will now focus on a relegation battle with just one point standing between them and safety, and they have the opportunity to win back-to-back home games in Ligue 1 for the first time this year.

Angers

After collecting just eight points from their first 15 league games, Angers has a steep hill to climb if they want to avoid the relegation this season. Since Gerard Baticle was fired at the end of November, they are currently last in the standings and are without a permanent manager. Angers will want to make a strong comeback to competitive play after having the worst defensive record in the top tier after allowing 34 goals in 15 games.

Ajaccio possible starting lineup:

Leroy; Youssouf, Mayembo, Diallo, Alphonse; Nouri, Marchetti, Coutadeur, Belaili; El Idrissy, Hamouma.

Angers possible starting lineup:

Fofana; Valery, Blazic, Amadou, Hountondji, Doumbia; Mendy, Bentaleb, Hunou; Sima, Salama.

Expert Betting Tips

Angers has lost their last seven league games, but the World Cup break may have given them time to regroup before the start of competitive play. Ajaccio are also improving suggesting this could be a tight affair. A draw seems to be the likely result.

• Both teams to score YES for 2.00
• Under 2.5 for 1.65
• Draw for 3.30