Ajaccio vs Strasbourg Prediction: Two struggling teams face each other

At Stade Francois-Coty on Saturday, Ajaccio and Strasbourg, two Ligue 1 teams that are in immediate danger of being relegated, will face off.

Ajaccio

Ajaccio has had a terrible season so far as they currently are 19th in the table with just two wins and nine losses.

Last weekend, they lost out to Auxerre 1-0 with both teams having a man sent off. They would be hoping to for a good result end their 3 match winless run.

Saturday will be their first Ligue 1 meeting with Strasbourg since February 2006, with the Corsicans having lost 10 straight games in the top level against them, with their previous triumph coming in May 1971.

Strasbourg

Strasbourg had a standout season the previous year. Fast forward to the current campaign, and the Alsatians have just 10 points after 13 league games and are in danger of relegation.

Last weekend, they played well and earned themselves a 2-2 draw against Marseille and would be looking to get some points away from home.

Le Racing has struggled against recently promoted teams away from home since their return to Ligue 1 a few years ago, winning just twice in their last 12 away games.

Ajaccio possible starting lineup:

Leroy; Kone, Gonzalez, Vidal, Youssouf; Mangani, Nouri, Marchetti, Bayala; El Idrissy, Hamouma.

Strasbourg possible starting lineup:

Sels; Nyamsi, Perrin, Le Marchand; Lienard, Thomasson, Aholou, Bellegarde, Delaine; Gameiro, Ajorque.

Expert Betting Tips

Ajaccio lacks the quality to worry a goalkeeper of Sels' calibre, but the return of Ajorque to the Strasbourg attack might offer a spark for the visitors this weekend. A draw or an away win seems to be the likely result.

• Under 2.5 for 1.67 at 1xbet;
• Full time result Away win for 2.70 at bet365;
• Both teams to score No for 1.85 at betway.