Ajaccio vs Caen - Tight contest to produce few goals

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Last updated: 16 Sep 2019

Tolu Shotade 16 Sep 2019

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Caen set to frustrate Ligue 2 rivals Ajaccio in Corsica

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Ajaccio and Caen are tipped to cancel each other out in French Ligue 2 clash (Getty Images)

Ajaccio vs Caen Preview, Predictions & Betting Tips

Ajaccio and Caen are set to serve up a low scoring contest in their French Ligue 2 clash at the Stade Francois Coty. Both teams have made an inconsistent start to the season and have struggled in attack. They are tipped to battle to a draw at odds of 3.00.

AC Ajaccio Form & Team News

Ajaccio earned a 1-0 victory at Grenoble in their previous Ligue 2 fixture. They were frustrated for much of the contest and had to wait until the 87th minute before sealing the win through Mounaim El Idrissy's effort.

Olivier Pantaloni's men have not been particularly convincing lately having been held to a draw in their opening match. They have drawn two of their last three Ligue 2 fixtures and look a good bet at odds of 3.00 while a win is set at 2.60.

Gaetan Courtet should continue as the lone man in attack despite scoring just two goals in his last 10 Ligue 2 matches. He should be supported by Johan Cavalli, who is without a goal in his last 10 appearances.

SM Caen Form & Team News

Caen suffered a 2-1 defeat at home against Lorient last time out in Ligue 2. They fell two goals down before Jessy Deminguet struck a late consolation in the first minute of added time.

Rui Almeida’s men are still seeking their first victory of the season and are winless in their last five Ligue 2 matches stretching back to the previous campaign. They often struggle for goals and have scored just once in their last three matches. A win at Ajaccio is set at 2.90 but their recent poor form means this is unlikely.

Herman Moussaki and Casimir Ninga struggled last time out but are still expected to continue their partnership in attack. Jessy Deminguet’s goal against Lorient was his first in his last 10 matches and should earn him a place in midfield on Friday.

Ajaccio vs Caen Head to Head

Caen have a 5-4 edge with nine draws from 18 previous matches against Ajaccio. Five of the last six matches have produced under 2.5 goals while both teams have drawn two of their last three matches.

Ajaccio vs Caen Match Up

Ajaccio have been poor in attack lately with their forward players all struggling for goals. Gaetan Courtet has scored just twice in his last 10 matches while Johan Cavalli is currently on a 10-match goal drought.

Caen have also had similar problems in attack with Herman Moussaki and Casimir Ninga looking off colour. Both men have failed to score in their last 10 Ligue 2 matches and should be in for a difficult time at the Stade Francois Coty.

Ajaccio vs Caen Key Statistics

Ajaccio & Caen have seen under 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 6 meetings (all competitions)
Ajaccio & Caen have drawn 2 of their last 3 meetings (all competitions).
Caen have seen under 2.5 goals in 2 of their last 3 away matches (Ligue 2).

Verdict

AC Ajaccio v Caen

Ajaccio and Caen have not been at their best at the start of the season and have been particularly poor in attack in recent matches. They are tipped to cancel each other out in a low scoring draw.

Draw

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