Closing of the 16th day of Ligue 1 with three matches in a Multiplex exceptionally at 3 p.m., before Marseille – Le Havre in prime time. Match information.
Angers were clearly in tough times before the break, having lost four of their last five matches in Ligue 1. This meant that SCO slipped to 15th place, avoiding spending Christmas in the play-off position thanks to the difference in goals. So, we need to turn the power back on for the Angevins, especially at home, where they have only won once since the start of the season.
However, Brest, before turning its attention to the Champions League, must earn money to possibly join the race for Europe. With six points behind 6th place, the Bretons have their work cut out for them, having only taken three points on the road this season. So no one should close the game.
Notable absentees
Angers : Emmanuel Biumla
Brest: Bradley Locko, Jonas Martin, Julien Le Cardinal, Pierre Lees-Melou
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RC Lens made the news this week, but not on the pitch. Management blocked the transfer of Brice Samba to Renneswhich nevertheless seemed closed. Worse, she assumed she could leave the international goalkeeper stuck to the bench until the end of the season. While Lens spent the truce at one point in the Europe zone, it is difficult to know which face will be presented.
Opposite, Toulouse is well established in the soft underbelly, and perhaps does not expect much from this trip to Bollaert-Delelis, having not won there since 2011. But this match is possibly crucial in determining the continuation of the Téfécé season. Fight for Europe or quietly assured maintenance?
Notable absentees
Lens: Ruben Aguilar, Rémy Labeau Lascary
Toulouse: none
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Strasbourg interrupted a bad series before the break, but the damage is done, and the Alsatians are only four points ahead of the red zone. There is no danger in the matter, and the RCSA is also undefeated at home against Auxerre since 2004. And with the best attack of the clubs outside the Top 6, the lights seem to be green.
Except that Auxerre is at the heart of a good season, as evidenced by its place in the first half of the table at the break. However, the Burgundians have not won for three matches, and will want to restart the machine during this trip to Alsace. Easier said than done.
Notable absentees
Strasbourg : Thomas Delaine, Alaa Bellarouch, Sahi Dion, Caleb Wiley
Auxerre: Nathan Buayi-Kiala, Lasso Coulibaly, Théo De Percin, Donovan Leon
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This is a great opportunity for Marseille. Since Monaco has already played – and lost – its match on the 16th day, OM can take second place in Ligue 1 alone and come back to 7 points behind PSG. To do this, we must defeat Le Havre, against whom the Marseillais have won their last 8 direct confrontations in all competitions, conceding only three goals. Their last defeat in this poster dates back to 2001!
Thus, Le Havre seems to present itself as an expiatory victim, having lost its last three Ligue 1 matches. However, bringing back a point would be good news, since if the HAC is penultimate, it is only one point behind the security zone. Undoubtedly a defensive formation intended to play against for the men of Didier Digard.
Notable absentees
Marseille: Valentin Carboni, Elye Wahi, Pol Lirola, Faris Moumbagna
Le Havre : Josué Casimir, Yann Kitala, Andy Logbo
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