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RC Strasbourg Alsace vs SM Caen, Ligue 1 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 1 · 2018-19
Sun 9 Dec 2018 · 14:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

RC Strasbourg Alsace vs SM CaenLigue 1 .

Match Details

  • Referee Olivier Thual
  • Referee Stephan Pignatelli
  • Referee Hakim Ben El Hadj Salem
  • Referee Nicolas Henninot
  • Referee Mehdi Mokhtari

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Dec SM Caen H 2–2 D
05 Dec Paris Saint-Germain FC H 1–1 D
02 Dec Stade Rennais FC 1901 A 4–1 W
24 Nov Nimes Olympique H 0–1 L
09 Nov Lille OSC A 0–0 D
03 Nov Toulouse FC H 1–1 D
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Dec RC Strasbourg Alsace A 2–2 D
05 Dec Nimes Olympique H 1–2 L
01 Dec Angers SCO A 1–1 D
24 Nov AS Monaco FC H 0–1 L
11 Nov FC Girondins de Bordeaux A 0–0 D
03 Nov Stade Rennais FC 1901 H 1–2 L

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for RC Strasbourg Alsace to score. At the same time, SM Caen does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Pablo Martinez adds to his 0 season tally! RC Strasbourg Alsace lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 10' RC Strasbourg Alsace are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined SM Caen backline.
  • 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Malik Tchokounte, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 22' What an equalizer from Faycal Fajr!
  • 23' A stunning finish from Lebo Mothiba — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 28' The travelling SM Caen supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 33' SM Caen are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 38' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both RC Strasbourg Alsace and SM Caen are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 43' Ibrahima Sissoko needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 48' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 53' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 58' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 63' Benjamin Corgnet is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for RC Strasbourg Alsace so far.
  • 64' Saif-Eddine Khaoui is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jonathan Gradit at the 64 minute mark.
  • 69' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 73' Another substitution for SM Caen to replace Yacine Bammou by Evens Joseph on 73 minute.
  • 75' RC Strasbourg Alsace manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Dimitri Lienard is hanging Anthony Caci on the field on 75 minute.
  • 80' Saif-Eddine Khaoui does the damage! The net is bulging and SM Caen surge ahead!
  • 82' Ludovic Ajorque is ready to make an impact after coming on for Lebo Mothiba at the 82 minute mark.
  • 85' It’s a booking for RC Strasbourg Alsace player. Ibrahima Sissoko gets a Yellow card.
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Younn Zahary is booked for SM Caen — Yellow card on 90.
  • 90' Younn Zahary has so much to prove this time. He replaces Claudio Beauvue on 90 minute.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-2 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.29 RC Strasbourg Alsace xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.2 SM Caen xG
I would bet for: RC Strasbourg Alsace or SM Caen 72% + Under 2.5 goals 55%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
RC Strasbourg Alsace41% Draw28% SM Caen31%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes51% 0% No49%
Avg goals/match: 2.49
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 45%
55%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

RC Strasbourg Alsace or Draw
69%
Draw or SM Caen
59%
RC Strasbourg Alsace or SM Caen
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
RC Strasbourg Alsace27% Draw49% SM Caen24%
Actual: RC Strasbourg Alsace win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
10.4%
1 – 0
9.6%
0 – 1
8.9%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 0
6.7%
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
3.4%
1 – 3
3%
3 – 0
2.8%

Asian Handicap — RC Strasbourg Alsace

Handicap RC Strasbourg Alsace covers Push SM Caen covers
-2.5 6% 94%
-2 6% 11% 83%
-1.5 17% 83%
-1 17% 20% 63%
-0.5 37% 63%
+0.5 67% 33%
+1 67% 19% 14%
+1.5 86% 14%
+2 86% 10% 5%
+2.5 95% 5%

Clean Sheet

RC Strasbourg Alsace keeps clean sheet
31%
SM Caen keeps clean sheet
28%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.