Paris FC vs SM Caen, Ligue 2 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Match Details
- Referee Nicolas Rainville
- Referee Francois Boudikian
- Referee Bertrand Corcuff
- Referee Azzedine Souifi
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AS Saint-Étienne | 12 | 28 |
| 2 | AS Nancy-Lorraine | 12 | 25 |
| 3 | Montpellier HSC | 12 | 24 |
| 4 | Stade de Reims | 12 | 21 |
| 5 | Pau FC | 12 | 20 |
| 6 | Dijon Football Cote d'Or | 12 | 18 |
| 7 | FC Metz | 12 | 17 |
| 8 | Red Star FC | 12 | 17 |
| 9 | FC Annecy | 12 | 16 |
| 10 | USL Dunkerque | 12 | 15 |
| 11 | En Avant Guingamp | 12 | 14 |
| 12 | US Boulogne Côte d'Opale | 12 | 13 |
| 13 | Rodez Aveyron Football | 12 | 13 |
| 14 | FC Nantes | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | Clermont Foot 63 | 12 | 11 |
| 16 | FC Sochaux-Montbeliard | 12 | 11 |
| 17 | Grenoble Foot 38 | 12 | 11 |
| 18 | Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC | 12 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct | SM Caen | H | 3–1 | W |
| 24 Oct | La Berrichonne de Chateauroux | A | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Oct | Pau FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Oct | Le Havre AC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 26 Sep | Chamois Niortais FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Sep | AS Nancy-Lorraine | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct | Paris FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 24 Oct | En Avant Guingamp | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Oct | Chamois Niortais FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 03 Oct | Amiens SC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Sep | Valenciennes FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Sep | FC Chambly Oise | H | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
42%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
47%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Paris FC to score. At the same time, SM Caen does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 4' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Vincent Demarconnay on 4 minutes.
- 7' Prince Oniangue is having his name booked by the referee on 7.
- 12' Yacine Bammou is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 17' SM Caen seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 22' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 27' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Paris FC and SM Caen are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 32' A moment of madness from Kelian Nsona Wa Saka on 32 minutes earns him a Yellow card. SM Caen will be frustrated.
- 36' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Jessy Pi.
- 41' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Lalaina Nomenjanahary.
- 43' Against the run of play, Ousmane Kante has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 48' Poor challenge from Jonathan Rivierez. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 49' Julien Lopez Baila puts Paris FC on the lead.
- 54' Florent Hanin is a natural left-back and has been asked to do a very specific job for Paris FC tonight.
- 59' SM Caen fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 60' It’s a booking for SM Caen player. Jonathan Rivierez gets a Red card.
- 63' Paris FC make a change. Morgan Guilavogui trudges off to be replaced by Said Arab on 63 minutes.
- 64' The SM Caen bench stirs into life. Jessy Pi is withdrawn and Anthony Goncalves gets his opportunity.
- 66' A meaty challenge results in booking for Alex Mendy on 66.
- 69' Alexis Beka Beka was booked on 69.
- 70' Warren Caddy has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 70 minutes.
- 74' The crowd applauds Alex Mendy as he leaves the pitch. Benjamin Jeannot steps in for SM Caen.
- 78' Another substitution for SM Caen to replace Hugo Vandermersch by Jessy Deminguet on 78 minute.
- 83' The 27-year-old Axel Bamba has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 84' Paris FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Florian Martin is hanging Julien Lopez Baila on the field on 84 minute.
- 89' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Hugo Vandermersch made 399 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Paris FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Paris FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 15
- 12
- 20
- 14
- 10
- 19
- 29
- 2
-
21
Morgan Guilavogui ↓ Said Arab 63'
- 22
Bench
-
11
Florian Martin ↑ 84'
-
6
Said Arab ↑ 63'
- 30
- 24
- 18
-
33
Ousman Camara ↑ 84'
- 25
Coach
Rene Girard
SM Caen Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 22
- 6
- 18
-
19
Alex Mendy ↓ Benjamin Jeannot 74'
- 28
-
29
Jessy Pi ↓ Anthony Goncalves 64'
-
13
Yoann Court ↓ Alexis Beka Beka 64'
- 24
- 21
- 40
Bench
-
8
Jessy Deminguet ↑ 78'
-
17
Anthony Goncalves ↑ 64'
-
9
Benjamin Jeannot ↑ 74'
-
26
Alexis Beka Beka ↑ 64'
- 1
-
15
Aliou Badara Traore ↑ 64'
- 12
Coach
Pascal Dupraz
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Romain Thomas | 2 |
| Jean-Philippe Krasso | 2 |
| Alex Mendy | 2 |
| Romain Armand | 2 |
| Godson Kyeremeh | 2 |
| Julien Lopez Baila | 2 |
| Anthony Goncalves | 1 |
| Moustapha Name | 1 |
Head to Head
Paris FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.73
Paris FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.07
SM Caen xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Paris FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.8
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Paris FC or Draw
78%
Draw or SM Caen
47%
Paris FC or SM Caen
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
1 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
9%
0 – 0
8%
1 – 2
5.8%
0 – 1
5.6%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
5.1%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 2
3.4%
3 – 2
3%
Asian Handicap — Paris FC
| Handicap | Paris FC covers | Push | SM Caen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 16% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 23% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 14% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Paris FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
SM Caen keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

