Lys Sassandra vs Stade d'Abidjan Prediction: The visiting Abidjan will not drop points

At Stade Robert Champroux, Lys Sassandra will play Stade d'Abidjan in round 15 of the Ivory Coast Ligue 1. The last meeting between the two teams ended in a win for Lys Sassandra. How will the home side respond in this game? Below, I give a preview of this game with betting opportunities. 

Lys Sassandra

Lys Sassandra are finding it difficult to maintain their competitiveness lately and will hope to get things right. The last time this team played, they lost on the road to ASEC Mimosas, a game that ended 2-0. In that game, this team conceded in each half, with Hassan Sanogo and Kamara Issouf netting for them. However, Lys Sassandra have failed to win any of their last three league games, losing to Racing d'Abidjan while drawing Olympique Sport. In fact, Lys Sassandra have only won one league in their previous ten matches, coming against AS Denguele. In other games, this team lost three while drawing six. With 18 points from 14 matches, Lys Sassandra sit 9th, scoring nine goals and conceding nine. 

Stade d'Abidjan

Stade d'Abidjan played Zoman the previous time out and secured a hard-fought victory. In a game that ended 3-2, Stade d'Abidjan needed to come from a two-goal behind to take maximum points. In that game, goals from Vakaba Kader, Youssouf Kone and Amede Diomande strikes were enough to see this team overturn things. However, Stade d'Abidjan have not lost their last five matches in all competitions. In that run, this team drew Orlando Pirates, Mouna and Korhogo while defeating Academie de FAD. With 27 points, Stade d'Abidjan sit second in the standings. In those matches, Stade d'Abidjan scored 18 goals while conceding 16. 

Expert Betting Tips

Despite being at home, Lys Sassandra will have a tough job picking a point in this game. While Stade d'Abidjan are inconsistent, the visiting team is still doing much better than their home opponent. However, with the major focus expected to be on avoiding defeat, I expect much defensive play. Bet on Stade d'Abidjan picking maximum points, while we expect few goals.