SM Caen vs Amiens SC, Ligue 2 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Match Details
- Referee Thierry Bouille (France)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AS Saint-Étienne | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Annecy | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | USL Dunkerque | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | FC Metz | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | Montpellier HSC | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | Red Star FC | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | Rodez Aveyron Football | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | En Avant Guingamp | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Pau FC | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | Stade de Reims | 2 | 2 |
| 12 | Dijon Football Cote d'Or | 2 | 1 |
| 13 | AS Nancy-Lorraine | 2 | 1 |
| 14 | US Boulogne Côte d'Opale | 2 | 1 |
| 15 | Grenoble Foot 38 | 2 | 1 |
| 16 | Clermont Foot 63 | 2 | 1 |
| 17 | FC Sochaux-Montbéliard | 2 | 1 |
| 18 | FC Nantes | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep | Amiens SC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Sep | AC Ajaccio | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Sep | Grenoble Foot 38 | A | 1–3 | L |
| 30 Aug | FC Annecy | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Aug | Pau FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Aug | Paris FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep | SM Caen | A | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Sep | Clermont Foot 63 | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Sep | FC Annecy | A | 0–3 | L |
| 31 Aug | FC Lorient | H | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Aug | SC Bastia | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Aug | Red Star FC | H | 3–0 | W |
Key Stats
35%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Michel-d'Ornano will turn into a battlefield for SM Caen and Amiens SC.
- 5' Regis Gurtner has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 10' Amiens SC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
- 13' Against the run of play, Alex Mendy has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 18' It looks like no one’s ball. SM Caen is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 23' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both SM Caen and Amiens SC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 26' Louis Mafouta makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Amiens SC are in front.
- 30' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Owen Gene on 30 minutes.
- 35' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 40' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 45' A moment of madness from Diabe Bolumbu on 45 minutes earns him a card. SM Caen will be frustrated.
- 46' The whistle greets Diabe Bolumbu as he departs to be replaced by Valentin Henry.
- 51' Amiens SC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 56' The 34-year-old Kalifa Coulibaly has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 61' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 62' SM Caen ring the changes. Dieudonne Gaucho Debohi has done his job and it is now time for Noe Lebreton to step up.
- 67' SM Caen are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 70' That looks like a foul for a card for Noe Lebreton.
- 73' A meaty challenge results in booking for Frank Boya on 73.
- 78' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Amiens SC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 81' Sensational shot from Alex Mendy. SM Caen is back in the lead.
- 82' The supporters are chanting for Ibrahim Fofana. He replaces Owen Gene on 82 minute.
- 85' Another change for SM Caen made on 85 minute. Godson Kyeremeh leaves to be changed by Lorenzo Rajot.
- 87' The whistle greets Rayan Lutin as he departs to be replaced by Angel Chibozo.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Bilal Brahimi argues furiously but the card stands.
- 90' Mickael Le Bihan is replacing Tidiam Gomis for the SM Caen side.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-1.
Lineups
SM Caen Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 6
- 1
- 29
-
19
Alex Mendy ↓ Kalifa Coulibaly 90'
- 28
-
17
Godson Kyeremeh ↓ Lorenzo Rajot 85'
- 61
- 77
-
3
Diabe Bolumbu ↓ Valentin Henry 46'
-
7
Tidiam Gomis ↓ Mickael Le Bihan 90'
Bench
- 16
-
8
Mickael Le Bihan ↑ 90'
-
18
Kalifa Coulibaly ↑ 90'
-
4
Valentin Henry ↑ 46'
-
14
Lorenzo Rajot ↑ 85'
- 50
-
20
Noe Lebreton ↑ 62'
Coach
Nicolas Seube
Amiens SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 1
- 7
- 29
- 2
- 19
-
10
Nordine Kandil ↓ Louis Moussier 82'
-
25
Owen Gene ↓ Ibrahim Fofana 82'
- 9
-
27
Rayan Lutin ↓ Angel Chibozo 87'
- 34
Bench
- 16
-
45
Ibrahim Fofana ↑ 82'
-
17
Angel Chibozo ↑ 87'
- 13
- 39
-
35
Louis Moussier ↑ 82'
- 58
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alex Mendy | 6 |
| Romain Thomas | 2 |
| Samuel Essende | 1 |
| Iron Gomis | 1 |
| Casimir Ninga | 1 |
| Hugo Vandermersch | 1 |
| Casimir Ninga | 1 |
| Ali El Abdi | 1 |
Head to Head
SM Caen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.57
SM Caen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.86
Amiens SC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: SM Caen win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.43
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
SM Caen or Draw
81%
Draw or Amiens SC
46%
SM Caen or Amiens SC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
12.9%
1 – 1
12.7%
0 – 0
10.9%
2 – 0
10.6%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
6.5%
3 – 0
5.4%
1 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.8%
2 – 2
3.9%
0 – 2
3.1%
3 – 2
2.2%
Asian Handicap — SM Caen
| Handicap | SM Caen covers | Push | Amiens SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 24% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 13% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
SM Caen keeps clean sheet
43%
✓
Amiens SC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.