The first two multiplexes were not stingy in goals. We hope that Ligue 2 clubs continue on the same trend this Saturday with the launch of the third day. As an aperitif, the co-leader Caen can achieve the pass of three with the reception of a Sochaux in search of rebound. Presentation of this poster, and the main challenges of multiplayer.
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Caen, never two without three?
Small eloquent stat ‘: Caen has won as many matches with Stéphane Moulin as over the whole of the first six months of 2021. In other words, two. Malherbe’s debut with his new coach is ideal: five goals scored, zero conceded. In the lot, Alexandre mendy is on fire as the Norman supporters sing, with his four achievements to take the lead in the scorers classification. The former Angers coach already seems to have found a good formula, and can count on the first presence of rookie Ali Abdi (9 goals last year) to expand his group even more.
Opposite, Sochaux do the yo-yo for now. A clear success in Dijon at the opening (3-1), then a defeat against Le Havre (0-2) in the wake. A match in which Maxence Prévot is involved on both conceded goals. The goalkeeper position is extremely heavy mentally, and the international French hopefuls will have to be strong to erase this performance and start again. Otherwise, the group remains unchanged for Omar Daf who had to dismiss Adama Niane for breaches of the rules of life of the FCSM. Silent against the HAC but still author of a solid match, Aldo Kalulu will be the man to watch on the Caen side.
The main challenges of the multiplex
The shock match: Auxerre-Ajaccio
For the first time since his relegation, AJ Auxerre leaves with a clear round after two games. What to approach the reception of AC Ajaccio with confidence for a second game in a row at Abbé-Deschamps. Even if the schedule for the start of the season “breaks the c….”, Jean-Marc Furlan hopes to see his group repeat Monday’s performance against Grenoble (3-0), and can count on the first presence of Gaëtan Charbonnier in the group, although it shouldn’t start. Opposite, AC Ajaccio got off to a good start with 4 points and is moving without complex in Yonne. The only downside for Olivier Pantaloni: an infirmary stocked with the absences of Coutadeur, Bayala, Moussiti-Oko, El Idrissy or Arconte. The Courtet-Moussiti duo, which was in good shape, could not therefore be renewed.
The other match for a clear round: Le Havre-Paris
With Caen and Auxerre, Paris FC is the third team in contention this Saturday to obtain nine points in three games. For that, it will be necessary to succeed in defeating the HAC, undefeated (4 points) and which has not yet conceded a single goal. The problem is that Paul Le Guen will have to align a very young Sanganté-Touré central hinge with the packages of Mayembo and Gibaud. For the Normans, it will be necessary to resist the dragster Laura, very well surrounded by players in full confidence. Last season, the PFC managed to make the 3/3. Rebelote this year with Thierry Laurey?
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Zero point matches: Dijon-Rodez, Amiens-QRM and Grenoble-Guingamp
They are still four this season not to have yet unlocked the points counter. Nancy will play in Bastia on Wednesday, but the other three competitors can finally launch their championship this Saturday evening. Presented as one of the big favorites with its XXL recruitment, Dijon struggles to find the collective expression necessary for the results. David Linarès must find the solutions under penalty of being already under pressure in the event of a new poor performance against the RAF perked up by its victory against Pau (1-0).
For their part, Amiens and Grenoble are also having a difficult start with already two defeats. Faced with the promoted QRM, the Picard club does not have too much room for error and must find consistency over 90 minutes. For Maurizio Jacobacci at GF38, the difficulty of having to relocate to Gueugnon will end after the reception of Guingamp. The Isère club must do a roundabout but above all find defensive solidity after its 7 goals conceded without having scored once… Opposite, EAG is solid with Stéphane Dumont and must now accelerate in his offensive expression.
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The other meetings: Valenciennes-Nîmes, Dunkerque-Niort and Pau-Toulouse
No derby but an atmosphere that promises to be hot in Pau for the Toulouse reception with a full visitor park whose capacity has been increased. The PFC are still undefeated at home in Ligue 2, but the Violets do not want to leave any point behind in their goal to climb. At the same time, two meetings will take place in the North in Valenciennes against Nîmes and in Dunkirk against Niort. In the field, the Crocs are the best off (4 points), while the other three teams are looking for their first success of the season.
The program of the day :
Saturday August 7, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. on beIN SPORTS 1
SM Caen – FC Sochaux-Montbéliard
Saturday August 7, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. on La Chaine L’Equipe
Havre AC – Paris FC
Amiens SC – Quevilly Rouen
AJ Auxerre – AC Ajaccio
Dijon FCO – Rodez Aveyron Football
USL Dunkirk – Chamois Niortais FC
Grenoble Foot 38 – EA Guingamp
Pau FC – Toulouse FC
Valenciennes FC – Nîmes Olympique
Wednesday 11 August at 7 p.m. on beIN SPORTS 1
SC Bastia – AS Nancy Lorraine
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