Olivier Dall'Oglio's men made an effective return from the international break. ASSE grabbed three points this Saturday against MHSC, the occasion for the confrontation of the two worst defenses in the championship. Numerous statistics demonstrate the awakening of the Greens for several weeks.
A balance sheet in favor of ASSE?
Second worst rearguard in the championship, Saint-Étienne even suffered eight goals against OGC Nice on September 20 (fifth day). But like Yunis Abdelhamid's good performance this weekend, Olivier Dall'Oglio's team has gained strength in recent weeks. Over the last five matches, ASSE halved its number of goals conceded (seven from October 19 to November 23; compared to fifteen from August 31 to October 5). The Stéphanois even achieved a new clean sheet against Montpellier despite several clear chances from the opponents of the day.
A complete performance against the red lantern of Ligue 1, which could be explained through another data. The Greens played for 90 minutes in a pumped-up Geoffroy-Guichard. “Winning at home is not trivial”reveals coach Stéphanois. “With the pressure from the public, it gives the players confidence.” At home, ASSE averages two points per match. His fifth best home season start in the 21st century.
Systematic victory under certain conditions?
Thirteenth in the Ligue 1 championship, the Greens infallibly grabbed three points when they opened the scoring. Out of four victories this season, the Stéphanois always score first. Facing LOSC (Cafaro, 6'), Auxerre (Davitashvili, 15'), Strasbourg (Nadé, 51'), Montpellier (Bouchouari, 47'), the Stéphanois obtained victory at the final whistle.
A data which seems to particularly mark ASSE. No match is won when Olivier Dall'Oglio's men do not open the goal counter.
Crying need for confidence, no doubt. But above all a strong point that the professional staff must exploit in the race to maintain.
