Expecting an entertaining game. Prediction for Paris FC vs Strasbourg
Paris FC and Strasbourg will meet on Saturday, September 19, in the fifth round of French Ligue 1. The match will be played at the Jean Bouin Stadium in the capital, with kick-off set for 17:15 CET. I am backing goals in this game.
H2H and statistical facts
- Paris are unbeaten in their last five Ligue 1 matches.
- Strasbourg have been unable to keep a clean sheet in Ligue 1 for six months.
- Strasbourg have lost only one of their last four away matches.
- Paris have not beaten Strasbourg in Ligue 1 since 1973.
Rosenior has improved the capital club's play
Paris FC are in their second season back in the top flight and have immediately announced serious ambitions. The team began the current campaign unbeaten and collected eight points after four rounds.
The opening stretch has been fairly even. Paris FC have consistently picked up points while also showing impressive organization. The team have not been particularly prolific so far, but they have made up for it with defensive solidity and the ability to control matches.
Paris's most recent game took place on September 12 against Lyon. The teams failed to break the deadlock in a 0-0 draw. The result kept Paris FC unbeaten and allowed them to remain in the top four, although the Weavers were surely hoping for more from their away fixture.
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The visitors have played open football at the start of the season
Strasbourg have also made a highly confident start to the campaign. After four rounds, the team have collected seven points, with a prolific win over Troyes the highlight of their opening run. On September 6, Strasbourg thrashed their opponents 6-2, showcasing enormous attacking potential.
Earlier, the team had beaten Lens 2-1. Strasbourg thus quickly made up for their setback in the opening round, when they suffered a heavy 0-4 defeat away to Marseille. After that loss, the team reshaped their approach and put together a three-match unbeaten run.
On September 12, Strasbourg faced Monaco. The teams played out a 1-1 draw, with the Paris-based side managing to take points off one of the league leaders. The result confirmed that Strasbourg can compete not only with teams from the lower half of the table, but also with contenders for European places.
Following a change of manager and a run of disappointing results during their summer preparations, Strasbourg have once again emerged as contenders for a high finish. Oliveira managed to shake up the team after their opening-round collapse, while Moroccan forward Yassine has already scored twice and provided an assist, becoming one of the team's leaders.
Projected lineups
- Paris FC: Trapp, Kamara, Cherki, Coppola, Traore, Melou, Lopez, Pagis, Koleosho, Kebbal, Sinayoko.
- Strasbourg: Jorgensen, Oso, Doukoure, Mitchell, Antwi, Souza, Diop, Reina, Yassine, Nanasi, Ortega.
What to bet on?
Both teams come into the meeting in good shape, making it difficult to identify a clear favorite. Paris FC will have home advantage, while Strasbourg possess greater experience and have already shown that they can play exciting attacking football. An evenly matched contest is expected, with both sides having good chances to score. My bet is for both teams to score.
