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SM Caen vs Nimes Olympique, Ligue 2 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 2 · 2022-23
SM Caen
4 – 2
Full Time
Nimes Olympique
Sat 13 May 2023 · 17:00 UTC Stade Michel d'Ornano HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 39' Mael Durand de Gevigney
Godson Kyeremeh 76' Y
Y 82' Mehdi Zerkane

Overview

Match Preview

SM Caen vs Nimes Olympique — Ligue 2 at Stade Michel d'Ornano.

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

3
4
7
SM Caen 14 games · Avg 2.6 goals Nimes Olympique
Last 5 meetings
2023-05-13 SM Caen 4–2 Nimes Olympique 2022-07-30 Nimes Olympique 0–1 SM Caen 2022-02-12 SM Caen 4–0 Nimes Olympique 2021-08-28 Nimes Olympique 0–0 SM Caen 2019-04-06 Nimes Olympique 2–0 SM Caen

Recent Form

SM Caen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 May Nimes Olympique H 4–2 W
06 May FC Girondins de Bordeaux A 0–1 L
29 Apr Le Havre AC H 1–2 L
22 Apr Chamois Niortais FC A 2–1 W
15 Apr Paris FC H 3–1 W
08 Apr US Quevilly-Rouen Metropole A 1–2 L
Nimes Olympique
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 May SM Caen A 2–4 L
06 May Valenciennes FC H 3–3 D
29 Apr Pau FC H 3–2 W
22 Apr Paris FC A 0–3 L
15 Apr Le Havre AC H 0–1 L
08 Apr Amiens SC A 0–1 L

Key Stats

43% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
43% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at Stade Michel d'Ornano. Ninety minutes of football awaits between SM Caen and Nimes Olympique.
  • 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 15' Algeria international Mehdi Zerkane has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 20' Nimes Olympique are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 25' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 30' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 35' A quiet spell here at Stade Michel d'Ornano. SM Caen seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 39' Mael Durand de Gevigney is having his name booked by the referee on 39.
  • 44' Nimes Olympique are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 49' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 49 minutes.
  • 53' Thibaut Vargas has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 53 minutes.
  • 56' Alex Mendy makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and SM Caen are in front.
  • 61' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Nimes Olympique that had 340 games and scored 239 goals.
  • 63' Yoann Court gets the nod from SM Caen. He replaces Norman Bassette and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 68' Nimes Olympique fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 69' Goal! Hianga Mananga Mbock scores his 4 goal in 444 matches.
  • 70' Time for substitution for Nimes Olympique. Lys Mousset is replaced by Rafiki Said Ahamada.
  • 71' Jean N'Guessan makes way for Mehdi Zerkane at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from Nimes Olympique.
  • 76' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Godson Kyeremeh on 76 minutes.
  • 77' SM Caen make a change. Anton Saletros trudges off to be replaced by Caleb Zady Sery on 77 minutes.
  • 78' The Nimes Olympique bench stirs into life. Kelyan Guessoum is withdrawn and Ronny Labonne gets his opportunity.
  • 82' Nimes Olympique player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 82' What a strike from Alex Mendy! The score is 3-1.
  • 84' Rafiki Said Ahamada has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 84 minutes.
  • 85' Djibril Diani is ready to make an impact after coming on for Romain Thomas at the 85 minute mark.
  • 90' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • Another three points for SM Caen.

Lineups

SM Caen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Stephane Moulin

Nimes Olympique Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Alex Mendy 4
Nuno Da Costa 2
Godson Kyeremeh 2
Jonathan Gradit 1
Ali El Abdi 1
Thibaut Vargas 1
Rafiki Said Ahamada 1
Umut Bozok 1

Head to Head

2023-05-13 SM Caen 4–2 Nimes Olympique 2022-07-30 Nimes Olympique 0–1 SM Caen 2022-02-12 SM Caen 4–0 Nimes Olympique 2021-08-28 Nimes Olympique 0–0 SM Caen 2019-04-06 Nimes Olympique 2–0 SM Caen

SM Caen Form

2023-05-13 SM Caen 4–2 Nimes Olympique W 2023-05-06 FC Girondins de Bordeaux 1–0 SM Caen L 2023-04-29 SM Caen 1–2 Le Havre AC L 2023-04-22 Chamois Niortais FC 1–2 SM Caen W 2023-04-15 SM Caen 3–1 Paris FC W 2023-04-08 US Quevilly-Rouen Metropole 2–1 SM Caen L

Nimes Olympique Form

2023-05-13 SM Caen 4–2 Nimes Olympique L 2023-05-06 Nimes Olympique 3–3 Valenciennes FC D 2023-04-29 Nimes Olympique 3–2 Pau FC W 2023-04-22 Paris FC 3–0 Nimes Olympique L 2023-04-15 Nimes Olympique 0–1 Le Havre AC L 2023-04-08 Amiens SC 1–0 Nimes Olympique L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.94 SM Caen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.12 Nimes Olympique xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 58% + Both teams to score 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
SM Caen57% Draw23% Nimes Olympique20%
Actual: SM Caen win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 3.06
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 58%
42%
± 3.5 36%
64%
± 4.5 20%
80%

Double Chance

SM Caen or Draw
80%
Draw or Nimes Olympique
43%
SM Caen or Nimes Olympique
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
SM Caen40% Draw43% Nimes Olympique17%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–2 not predicted
4 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
11%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
8.7%
1 – 0
8.4%
0 – 0
6.3%
3 – 1
6.1%
1 – 2
5.5%
3 – 0
5.5%
2 – 2
5.3%
0 – 1
4.5%
3 – 2
3.5%
4 – 1
3%

Asian Handicap — SM Caen

Handicap SM Caen covers Push Nimes Olympique covers
-2.5 16% — 84%
-2 16% 17% 67%
-1.5 33% — 67%
-1 33% 22% 45%
-0.5 55% — 45%
+0.5 79% — 21%
+1 79% 12% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

SM Caen keeps clean sheet
33% ✓
Nimes Olympique keeps clean sheet
15% ✓

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