Ajaccio will be playing against Saint-Étienne in a Ligue 2 football match scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 13th, 2024, at 13:00h (UTC), in France, check the Ajaccio vs Saint-Étienne betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Ajaccio vs Saint-Étienne will occur
The game takes place in the small Stade François Coty stadium, in the city of Ajaccio, with a capacity for 10660 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.
Where to follow the live game
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Introduction to the Ajaccio vs Saint-Étienne betting tip 2023/2024
Despite the season change, the Ligue 2 has not changed much regarding goals. Today’s average goals in the competition are still similar to what was seen in the tournament’s last edition. The current mark is 2.41 goals per game, which is very close to the 2.41 goals per game of the last championship.
Ajaccio last match
Ajaccio comes from a draw recorded in the last match played. The opponent was Pau, in a match valid for Ligue 2, and the two teams finished the match with a score of 1-1. On the field, O. Pantaloni’s team lined up with a 4-1-4-1.
In the previous analysis the draw was among the logical results of this match, especially because it was expected a fairly even game between both teams and had odds around 2.88.
Although the overall performance of Ajaccio fell short of the pre-match expectations, the good performance of some players should be noted. For example, Christopher Ibayi played an excellent match and showed himself to be a solid point for his teammates to rely on even in times of difficulty.
Saint-Étienne last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a victory in the last round. In a dispute valid for Ligue 2, Saint-Étienne, who used a 4-1-4-1 formation, faced the Concarneau team with a final score of 1-0.
The team’s favoritism prior to the match was confirmed thanks to the positive result, a victory that had odds of 1.50.
Ajaccio vs Saint-Étienne h2h
The last time these teams played against each other was in Ligue 2, where Saint-Étienne was at 5th place while Ajaccio occupied 11th place. Saint-Étienne went in with a 4-3-3 formation while Ajaccio opened their game with a 4-1-4-1 tactic.
Their last Ligue 2 game of 2023/2024 season which took place on 07-10-2023 game ended in a staggering 0-0 draw.
Last time a draw between these teams, what to expect now?
The Saint-Étienne team has accomplished more consistent results in the past five games, than Ajaccio its counterpart.
Teams with different capacities and aspirations.
P. Legat has been selected to officiate in this football match alongside G. Valleteau and L. Zmyslony.
Ajaccio
Ligue 2 leaderboard now
Having 39 points, 10 wins, 12 losses, 9 draws, and a negative balance, Ajaccio ranks 13th place in the Ligue 2 as they enter this game.
Which means that in the 32nd round, the team has 1 point in advantage, over Dunkerque team who is in the position 14.
Ajaccio analysis
Ajaccio at the end of round 31 in Ligue 2 had 29 goals scored and 35 conceded.
Over the course of the tournament, Ajaccio recorded an average ball possession of 49.16%. This indicates that the team usually does not impose its schemes, but adopts more guarded and defensive tactics. For the next game that Ajaccio will play against Saint-Étienne, fans would like to see more aggressive soccer from their team, and especially a few more goals.
Taking the fight or in this case, the game to your opponent’s prove unwise for this team, having won 2 games as the visiting team, compared to their record of 8 wins, 2 losses, and 5 draws playing in their home base.
Best goalscorer from Ajaccio
When we analyze the team’s attack so far, the competition’s performance at the individual level Yoann Touzghar is the player to highlight. Helping Ajaccio with 5 goals scored this season, the Attacker has been instrumental in achieving positive outcomes.
Saint-Étienne
Ligue 2 leaderboard now
The Saint-Étienne team with 54 points currently occupies the 2nd place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Promotion, with a campaign of 16 wins, 6 draws, and 9 losses.
Which means that in the 32nd round, the team is ahead with the same number of points over Angers SCO team who is in the 3rd place.
Saint-Étienne analysis
After 31 rounds, Saint-Étienne has a positive ratio of goals scored and goals against. The team sums 39 goals for and 23 conceded.
Saint-Étienne is in that enviable position as the favorite after they had 4 wins in the Ligue 2.
As we approach the Regular Season, Saint-Étienne is gearing up for another gripping match. In the opening game, the team managed 4.42 shots on target, offering a glimpse into their offensive capabilities.
This is a top 5 team in the Ligue 2 that wants to keep up with the good performances!
With a balance of 8 wins, 4 losses, and 3 draws in the Ligue 2, Saint-Étienne playing away usually gives opponents slim chances of beating them.
Saint-Étienne is a more offensive team than Ajaccio, having 2967 attacks vs. 2591 from Ajaccio, having scored 39 times, in comparison, Ajaccio converted into goal 29 times.
Best goalscorer from Saint-Étienne
There are always individualities that stand out in a squad and in the team’s attack Ibrahim Sissoko has held that position so far in the competition. Serving Saint-Étienne with 11 goals this season, the Attacker has been a key player in winning triumphs.
It should also be noted that 4 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Historical data: Saint-Étienne
With 4 titles won in the history of the tournament, one of the leading names in the competition is the Saint-Étienne team. The record of the team will impact the final outcome of the game and it will not be the first time the team has managed to impress their rivals with a win at a time when they are in poor form.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
In short, a much stronger team Saint-Étienne, better placed in the competition, that usually wins and doesn’t concede goals, against an irregular Ajaccio that has difficulty converting and that comes from a sequence of balanced performances.
At the bookmaker Bet365, the market of Both Teams To Score – No is with great odds.
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Ajaccio is Yoann Touzghar, who has already scored 5 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Saint-Étienne is Ibrahim Sissoko, he has scored in 11 opportunities.
Saint-Étienne has conceded 11 away goals in 15 away matches. Here the recommended bet will be that Saint-Étienne will have a clean sheet, remember that the last time these teams met the score was 0-0, something to take into consideration.
Some study shows us that between 75-90 minutes is where most goals occur, this can be a good bet for those who follow the live game.
Bets on the under 2.5 goals market is an alternative because adding the goals scored at home by Ajaccio 1.33 and the average conceding goals of the visiting team Saint-Étienne 1.27 does not exceed the average of 3 goals, suggesting a good entry in this market.
At the bookmaker Bet365, the market of Total Goals Under 2.5 is with great odds.
Corners Top Betting Tips
Good betting results could be obtained if one notes that there is an average of 3.92 corners per game.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 3.65 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the ‘Under 4.5 cards’ option looks like a great alternative for bettors.
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Ajaccio vs Saint-Étienne betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on April 13th, 2024, Saturday.
The match will take place at the Stade François Coty stadium in Ajaccio.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Ligue 2 match, referring to the 2023/2024 season, and ended with a 0-0 draw.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
