SM Caen vs Red Star FC, Ligue 2 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
SM Caen vs Red Star FC — Ligue 2 at Michel-d'Ornano.
- SM Caen 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Red Star FC 7 games · 14 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Karim Abed
3 games this season
🟨 3.7/game
⚽ 10.0 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AS Saint-Etienne | 7 | 16 |
| 2 | Red Star FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stade de Reims | 7 | 13 |
| 4 | Montpellier HSC | 7 | 12 |
| 5 | FC Metz | 7 | 10 |
| 6 | AS Nancy-Lorraine | 7 | 10 |
| 7 | FC Annecy | 7 | 10 |
| 8 | FC Sochaux-Montbeliard | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | Dijon Football Cote d'Or | 7 | 9 |
| 10 | Pau FC | 7 | 8 |
| 11 | USL Dunkerque | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | En Avant Guingamp | 7 | 8 |
| 13 | Grenoble Foot 38 | 7 | 8 |
| 14 | Rodez Aveyron Football | 7 | 7 |
| 15 | FC Nantes | 7 | 7 |
| 16 | Clermont Foot 63 | 7 | 6 |
| 17 | US Boulogne Cote d'Opale | 7 | 5 |
| 18 | Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC | 7 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 May | Red Star FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Apr | FC Lorient | A | 0–4 | L |
| 18 Apr | FC Martigues | H | 0–3 | L |
| 11 Apr | Rodez Aveyron Football | A | 2–2 | D |
| 05 Apr | FC Metz | H | 2–2 | D |
| 31 Mar | Paris FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 May | SM Caen | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Apr | Clermont Foot 63 | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Apr | FC Metz | A | 2–2 | D |
| 11 Apr | FC Annecy | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Apr | ES Troyes AC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 28 Mar | Rodez Aveyron Football | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
Red Star FC this season
Red Star FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Red Star FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
3/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
2/1
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Red Star FC
| Damien Durand | 4 G | |
| Jovany Ikanga | 2 G | 1 A |
| Kevin Cabral | 1 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Michel-d'Ornano!
- 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 15' SM Caen are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Red Star FC's shape.
- 20' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Robin Verhaeghe made 399 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 30' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both SM Caen and Red Star FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 31' Against the run of play, Aliou Badji has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 36' Supporters expect more eagerness from Godson Kyeremeh, as he is very good at scoring at Michel-d'Ornano with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 41' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both SM Caen and Red Star FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 46' SM Caen are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Red Star FC backline.
- 51' It looks like no one’s ball. Red Star FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 54' Another substitution for SM Caen to replace Yassine Benrahou by Ilyes Najim on 54 minute.
- 59' The travelling Red Star FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 63' SM Caen ring the changes. Godson Kyeremeh has done his job and it is now time for Bilal Brahimi to step up.
- 68' A quiet spell here at Michel-d'Ornano. SM Caen seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 70' Another change for Red Star FC made on 70 minute. Fred Dembi leaves to be changed by Hianga Mananga Mbock.
- 72' What a moment for Ilyes Najim! That strike on 72 puts his side firmly in control.
- 77' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 80' Pierre Lemonnier is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kemo Cisse at the 80 minute mark.
- 84' The referee calls foul for Dylan Durivaux. He receives a card.
- 88' The whistle greets Damien Durand as he departs to be replaced by Josue Escartin.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Josue Escartin.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
SM Caen Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 6
-
18
Kalifa Coulibaly ↓ Alex Mendy 54'
- 1
-
24
Yassine Benrahou ↓ Ilyes Najim 54'
-
17
Godson Kyeremeh ↓ Bilal Brahimi 63'
- 61
- 27
- 20
- 36
- 26
Bench
-
10
Bilal Brahimi ↑ 63'
- 16
-
19
Alex Mendy ↑ 54'
-
50
Ilyes Najim ↑ 54'
-
37
Leo Milliner ↑ 54'
- 39
- 5
Coach
Michel Der Zakarian
Red Star FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
-
21
Aliou Badji ↓ Alioune Fall 80'
- 8
-
7
Damien Durand ↓ Josue Escartin 88'
- 20
- 4
- 40
- 98
- 26
- 10
-
11
Kemo Cisse ↓ Pierre Lemonnier 80'
Bench
- 1
-
24
Pierre Lemonnier ↑ 80'
-
19
Hianga Mananga Mbock ↑ 70'
-
97
Samuel Renel ↑ 70'
-
5
Josue Escartin ↑ 88'
- 2
-
9
Alioune Fall ↑ 80'
Coach
Grégory Poirier
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Noe Lebreton | 1 |
| Tidiam Gomis | 1 |
| Damien Durand | 1 |
| Ryad Hachem | 1 |
| Ilyes Najim | 1 |
| Aliou Badji | 1 |
Head to Head
SM Caen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.32
SM Caen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36
Red Star FC xG
I would bet for:
SM Caen or Red Star FC 72% + Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.68
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
SM Caen or Draw
65%
Draw or Red Star FC
63%
SM Caen or Red Star FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Red Star FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
8.8%
0 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
8%
1 – 0
8%
2 – 1
7.8%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 1
3.5%
0 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — SM Caen
| Handicap | SM Caen covers | Push | Red Star FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 19% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 19% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
SM Caen keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Red Star FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.