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Angers welcome Saint-Etienne to the Stade Raymond Kopa in Ligue 1 on Saturday. The hosts are 17th in the league table with four points, while Saint-Etienne have two wins in eight games and are 14th, three points above Angers.
Angers resumed their league campaign following the international break with a 1-1 draw at Toulouse. Ibrahima Niane scored in the fifth minute before Joshua King equalised for Toulouse in the 64th. Himad Abdelli failed to convert from the spot in the 60th minute as Angers seek their first win of the season.
Saint-Etienne, meanwhile, suffered a 2-0 home loss last week, ending their two-game unbeaten streak in the league. They failed to score for the fifth time this season.
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Angers vs Saint-Etienne Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have squared off 67 times across competitions, with Saint Etienne leading 34-12.
- They met in Ligue 2 last season, where Les Verts secured a league double, with a 5-0 win on aggregate.
- Angers have suffered four losses in Ligue 1 this season, with three coming at home.
- Saint-Etienne are winless on their travels this season, losing three. Interestingly, 15 of their 20 goals in Ligue 1 this season have come away form home.
- Angers are winless in four Ligue 1 meetings against Les Verts, failing to score thrice.
Angers vs Saint-Etienne Prediction
Angers have drawn four of their last five league outings and have scored in six. They have lost their last three home meetings with Saint-Etienne without scoring, through.
Sidiki Cherif, Jacques Ekomie, Zinedine Ferhat, Cedric Hountondji, Justin Kalumba and Joseph Lopy remain sidelined with injuries. Lilian Raolisoa will continue to serve a suspension, but head coach Alexandre Dujeux welcomed back Haris Belkebla from an injury spell.
Saint-Etienne, meanwhile, suffered their fifth loss of the season last week. They are on a six-game unbeaten streak in this fixture, keeping five clean sheets. However, they are winless in 11 away Ligue 1 games.
Anthony Briancon, Thomas Monconduit, Ibrahima Wadji and Pierre Cornud remain sidelined with injuries, while Yvann Maçon is a doubt. Ben Old underwent surgery and faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
Both teams have struggled defensively this season, and considering their goalscoring form, expect a low-scoring draw.
Prediction: Angers 1-1 Saint-Etienne
Angers vs Saint-Etienne Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Under 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Zuriko Davitashvili to score or assist any time - Yes
