SM Caen vs AC Ajaccio, Ligue 2 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
SM Caen vs AC Ajaccio — Ligue 2 at Michel-d'Ornano.
- SM Caen 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- AC Ajaccio 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Aurelien Petit
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ES Troyes AC | 34 | 67 |
| 2 | Le Mans FC | 34 | 62 |
| 3 | SC Bastia | 34 | 28 |
| 4 | Amiens SC | 34 | 24 |
| 5 | Dijon Football Cote d'Or | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | FC Metz | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | FC Nantes | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | FC Sochaux-Montbeliard | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | AS Saint-Étienne | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Red Star FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Rodez Aveyron Football | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Stade de Reims | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | FC Annecy | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Montpellier HSC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Pau FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | USL Dunkerque | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | En Avant Guingamp | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Grenoble Foot 38 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Clermont Foot 63 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | AS Nancy-Lorraine | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | US Boulogne Cote d'Opale | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | AC Ajaccio | H | 3–0 | W |
| 19 Aug | US Concarneau | A | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Aug | Pau FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 05 Aug | Paris FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Jun | Pau FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 26 May | AS Saint-Étienne | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | SM Caen | A | 0–3 | L |
| 21 Aug | FC Girondins de Bordeaux | H | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Aug | US Quevilly-Rouen Metropole | A | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Aug | Rodez Aveyron Football | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Jun | Olympique de Marseille | H | 1–0 | W |
| 27 May | Racing Club de Lens | A | 0–3 | L |
Key Stats
53%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
41%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Michel-d'Ornano as SM Caen face off against AC Ajaccio in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' SM Caen are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. SM Caen in their trying to find a way past AC Ajaccio's compact .
- 15' SM Caen are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against AC Ajaccio's shape.
- 18' Fresh legs for SM Caen! Godson Kyeremeh comes on to replace Yoann Court.
- 23' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both SM Caen and AC Ajaccio are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 28' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 33' AC Ajaccio come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 36' Alex Mendy puts SM Caen on the lead.
- 41' The home supporters are growing impatient. SM Caen must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 45' Goal! Alex Mendy scores his 86 goal in 391 matches.
- 46' Another change for AC Ajaccio made on 46 minute. Mounaim El Idrissy leaves to be changed by Moussa Soumano.
- 51' Supporters expect more eagerness from Anthony Strata, as he is very good at scoring at Michel-d'Ornano with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 53' The referee calls foul for Cyrille Bayala. He receives a card.
- 58' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 63' Alex Mendy makes a hat-trick on 63.
- 65' Ivane Chegra has so much to prove this time. He replaces Cyrille Bayala on 65 minute.
- 66' AC Ajaccio player sees a card in front of him.
- 67' Brahim Traore makes way for Alexandre Coeff at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from SM Caen.
- 70' Another change for AC Ajaccio made on 70 minute. Mehdi Puch-Herrantz leaves to be changed by Everson Pereira.
- 75' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Brahim Traore suffering a number of foals already.
- 80' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 82' Another change for AC Ajaccio made on 82 minute. Riad Nouri leaves to be changed by Salomon Abergel.
- 85' The whistle greets Bilal Brahimi as he departs to be replaced by Noe Lebreton.
- 87' A moment of madness from Godson Kyeremeh on 87 minutes earns him a card. SM Caen will be frustrated.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. SM Caen take all three points.
Lineups
SM Caen Lineups
Starting XI
-
21
Bilal Brahimi ↓ Noe Lebreton 85'
- 1
- 29
-
19
Alex Mendy ↓ Tidiam Gomis 85'
- 91
- 4
- 23
-
8
Yoann Court ↓ Godson Kyeremeh 18'
- 2
- 6
-
61
Brahim Traore ↓ Alexandre Coeff 67'
Bench
-
92
Alexandre Coeff ↑ 67'
- 16
-
17
Godson Kyeremeh ↑ 18'
- 24
-
20
Noe Lebreton ↑ 85'
- 3
-
7
Tidiam Gomis ↑ 85'
Coach
Jean-Marc Furlan
AC Ajaccio Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Yacine Bammou ↓ Ben Hamed Toure 82'
- 6
- 2
- 21
-
5
Riad Nouri ↓ Salomon Abergel 82'
- 1
-
14
Cyrille Bayala ↓ Ivane Chegra 65'
- 7
- 15
- 37
- 33
Bench
- 30
-
–
Everson Pereira ↑ 70'
-
18
Moussa Soumano ↑ 46'
- 35
-
38
Ivane Chegra ↑ 65'
-
11
Ben Hamed Toure ↑ 82'
-
–
Salomon Abergel ↑ 82'
Coach
Olivier Pantaloni
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alex Mendy | 5 |
| Michael Barreto | 1 |
| Christopher Ibayi | 1 |
| Baissama Sankoh | 1 |
| Bilal Brahimi | 1 |
| Jessy Deminguet | 1 |
| Axel Bamba | 1 |
| Gaetan Courtet | 1 |
Head to Head
SM Caen Form
AC Ajaccio Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.52
SM Caen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.81
AC Ajaccio xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 59% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: SM Caen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.33
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
SM Caen or Draw
80%
Draw or AC Ajaccio
47%
SM Caen or AC Ajaccio
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: SM Caen win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.8%
1 – 1
12.8%
0 – 0
11.9%
2 – 0
10.9%
2 – 1
8.8%
0 – 1
6.8%
3 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
4.5%
2 – 2
3.6%
0 – 2
3.1%
4 – 0
2.1%
Asian Handicap — SM Caen
| Handicap | SM Caen covers | Push | AC Ajaccio covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 16% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 25% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 13% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
SM Caen keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
AC Ajaccio keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.