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15 October 2021, 11:13 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
Match Preview Strasbourg vs Saint-Étienne Ligue 1 Oct 17, 2021

The French Ligue 1 fixture, RC Strasbourg Alsace vs. AS Saint-Étienne, kicks off at 14:00 (GMT+1) on Sunday, October 17, at Stade de la Meinau.

Preview Strasbourg Ligue 1, Oct 17, 2021

Preview Strasbourg returns after the 1-1 draw against Montpellier on Matchday 9, Saturday, October 2nd. It was a score line that belied the true nature of the game, which saw a combined total of 18 shots taken with 7 on target. A left-footed volley from outside the box by Florent Mollet (12’) put Montpellier in the lead, but an equally fantastic effort from Kévin Gameiro (28’) restored parity sixteen minutes later. It was the first draw for Strasbourg in five games: LWWLD, and it leaves the club in 12th place, having picked up 11 points after 3W, 2D, & 4L. Julien Stéphan will aim to defeat Saint-Étienne, who are currently struggling and at the bottom of the league table. Rightly so, Strasbourg have the numbers to do so. With a goal ratio of 1.44 goals per game, they have netted a haul of 13 goals in nine Ligue 1 games. However, at their end, they have conceded 14 goals (1.56 goals conceded-per-game), and have a G.D. of -1. A defensive 5—3—2 formation with the duo of Kévin Gameiro and Ludovic Ajorque is expected on Sunday when Saint-Étienne comes calling on Matchday 10. Ludovic Ajorque sits at the top of the club’s goal scorers’ list with a haul of three. The 27-year-old also has the highest number of assists for the club with five to his name. He will look to improve on his already impressive 61% contribution to the goal scoring efforts for the club.

Preview Saint-Étienne Ligue 1, Oct 17, 2021

Preview Saint-Étienne sits at the very bottom of the table in 20th place, having picked up only 4 points this season. Following the 1-1 draw against Lyon, thanks to a Wahbi Khazri (90’+5 P.) penalty in stoppage time, Saint-Étienne remains without a win this season, 0W, 4D, & 5L. The draw was the first for the club in five games: LLLLD. A close look at the numbers reveals the Green-stripped Ones have 8 goals after nine Ligue 1 games. With an average of 0.89 goals scored per game, Saint-Étienne has conceded 18 goals so far and have a G.D. of -10. Unimpressive, the club has conceded an average of 2 goals in every 90 minutes. Manager Claude Puel is still looking for his first Ligue 1 victory of the season and may line up with Sainté in a 4—2—3—1 formation, leaving Wahbi Khazri in attack. Khazri is the club’s highest goal scorer with four goals to his name. He will be on the hunt for his fifth on Sunday.

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