Saturday , 14 November 2026

US Orleans Loiret vs AC Ajaccio, Ligue 2 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 2 · 2018-19
US Orleans Loiret
1 – 3
Full Time
AC Ajaccio
Fri 14 Dec 2018 · 19:00 UTC Stade de la Source HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 15' Jeremy Choplin
Cedric Cambon 49' Y
Yohann Demoncy 68' R
Durel Avounou 70' Y
Ousmane Cissokho 76' Y
R 90' Riad Nouri

Overview

Match Preview

US Orleans Loiret vs AC Ajaccio — Ligue 2 at Stade de la Source.

Match Details

  • Referee Bastien Dechepy
  • Referee Erwan Finjean
  • Referee Brice Parinet-Le Tellier
  • Referee Matthieu Bonnetin
6 games this season 🟨 4.0/game ⚽ 16.7 goals/game 🟥 1 total

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 AS Saint-Etienne 12 28
2 AS Nancy-Lorraine 12 25
3 Montpellier HSC 12 24
4 Stade de Reims 12 21
5 Pau FC 12 20
6 Dijon Football Cote d'Or 12 18
7 FC Metz 12 17
8 Red Star FC 12 17
9 FC Annecy 12 16
10 USL Dunkerque 12 15
11 En Avant Guingamp 12 14
12 US Boulogne Cote d'Opale 12 13
13 Rodez Aveyron Football 12 13
14 FC Nantes 12 12
15 Clermont Foot 63 12 11
16 FC Sochaux-Montbeliard 12 11
17 Grenoble Foot 38 12 11
18 Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC 12 9

Head-to-Head

1
2
5
US Orleans Loiret 8 games · Avg 3.3 goals AC Ajaccio
Last 5 meetings
2018-12-14 US Orleans Loiret 1–3 AC Ajaccio 2018-05-06 US Orleans Loiret 3–1 AC Ajaccio 2017-12-09 AC Ajaccio 4–0 US Orleans Loiret 2017-05-06 AC Ajaccio 4–0 US Orleans Loiret 2016-11-05 US Orleans Loiret 3–3 AC Ajaccio

Recent Form

US Orleans Loiret
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Dec AC Ajaccio H 1–3 L
04 Dec ES Troyes AC A 2–3 L
30 Nov AS Nancy-Lorraine H 1–2 L
23 Nov Stade Brestois 29 H 0–0 D
09 Nov Clermont Foot 63 A 0–3 L
03 Nov Grenoble Foot 38 H 0–3 L
AC Ajaccio
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Dec US Orleans Loiret A 3–1 W
04 Dec AS Nancy-Lorraine H 1–1 D
30 Nov Stade Brestois 29 A 0–2 L
23 Nov Clermont Foot 63 H 0–0 D
09 Nov Grenoble Foot 38 A 0–2 L
02 Nov GFC Ajaccio H 1–2 L

Key Stats

38% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Stade de la Source. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
  • 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both US Orleans Loiret and AC Ajaccio are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 12' What a strike from Cedric Avinel! The score is 0-1.
  • 15' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jeremy Choplin on 15.
  • 16' A stunning finish from Anthony Le Tallec — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 21' It is a cagey affair so far. US Orleans Loiret in their trying to find a way past AC Ajaccio's compact .
  • 26' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 31' Over 31 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 36' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 41' US Orleans Loiret currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 46' Benjamin Leroy has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 49' What a moment for Johan Cavalli! That strike on 49 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 49' The referee shows US Orleans Loiret player a Yellow card on 49.
  • 54' 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.
  • 58' What composure from Ghislain Gimbert! The France international strokes it home. 1-3.
  • 62' The crowd applauds Joseph Lopy as he leaves the pitch. Thomas Ephestion steps in for US Orleans Loiret.
  • 66' Jordan Tell makes way for Gaetan Perrin at the 66 minute mark. A tactical switch from US Orleans Loiret.
  • 68' A meaty challenge results in booking for Yohann Demoncy on 68.
  • 70' US Orleans Loiret receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 70.
  • 75' The energy levels are beginning to show. Didier Olle-Nicolle might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 76' The referee shows US Orleans Loiret player a Yellow card on 76.
  • 81' The 41-year-old Kevin Lejeune has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 85' Another change for AC Ajaccio made on 85 minute. Johan Cavalli leaves to be changed by Matteo Tramoni.
  • 89' Another substitution for AC Ajaccio to replace Ghislain Gimbert by Felix Tomi on 89 minute.
  • 90' Riad Nouri is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • 90' Lucas Pellegrini gets the nod from AC Ajaccio. He replaces Kevin Lejeune and will look to change the dynamic.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-3 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

US Orleans Loiret Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Didier Olle-Nicolle

AC Ajaccio Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Olivier Pantaloni

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Gaetan Courtet 2
Johan Cavalli 1
Ghislain Gimbert 1
Anthony Le Tallec 1
Caleb Zady Sery 1
Hugo Cuypers 1
Cedric Avinel 1

Head to Head

2018-12-14 US Orleans Loiret 1–3 AC Ajaccio 2018-05-06 US Orleans Loiret 3–1 AC Ajaccio 2017-12-09 AC Ajaccio 4–0 US Orleans Loiret 2017-05-06 AC Ajaccio 4–0 US Orleans Loiret 2016-11-05 US Orleans Loiret 3–3 AC Ajaccio

US Orleans Loiret Form

2018-12-14 US Orleans Loiret 1–3 AC Ajaccio L 2018-12-04 ES Troyes AC 3–2 US Orleans Loiret L 2018-11-30 US Orleans Loiret 1–2 AS Nancy-Lorraine L 2018-11-23 US Orleans Loiret 0–0 Stade Brestois 29 D 2018-11-09 Clermont Foot 63 3–0 US Orleans Loiret L 2018-11-03 US Orleans Loiret 0–3 Grenoble Foot 38 L

AC Ajaccio Form

2018-12-14 US Orleans Loiret 1–3 AC Ajaccio W 2018-12-04 AC Ajaccio 1–1 AS Nancy-Lorraine D 2018-11-30 Stade Brestois 29 2–0 AC Ajaccio L 2018-11-23 AC Ajaccio 0–0 Clermont Foot 63 D 2018-11-09 Grenoble Foot 38 2–0 AC Ajaccio L 2018-11-02 AC Ajaccio 1–2 GFC Ajaccio L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.28 US Orleans Loiret xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.67 AC Ajaccio xG
I would bet for: US Orleans Loiret or AC Ajaccio 73% + Both teams to score 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
US Orleans Loiret29% Draw27% AC Ajaccio44%
Actual: AC Ajaccio win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 2.95
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 56%
44%
± 3.5 34%
66%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

US Orleans Loiret or Draw
56%
Draw or AC Ajaccio
71%
US Orleans Loiret or AC Ajaccio
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
US Orleans Loiret22% Draw45% AC Ajaccio33%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 1
7.9%
0 – 2
7.2%
0 – 0
7%
2 – 1
6.9%
1 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
5.7%
1 – 3
Actual
2 – 0
4.2%
0 – 3
3.9%
2 – 3
3.3%

Asian Handicap — US Orleans Loiret

Handicap US Orleans Loiret covers Push AC Ajaccio covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 16% 72%
-0.5 28% — 72%
+0.5 55% — 45%
+1 55% 21% 24%
+1.5 76% — 24%
+2 76% 14% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

US Orleans Loiret keeps clean sheet
20% ✓
AC Ajaccio keeps clean sheet
29% ✓

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