Lineups, issues, history of confrontations, discover the essential information to remember a few hours before the match between Amiens SC and Rodez counting for the 7th day of Ligue 2.
Amiens SC relaunches again
Unable to continue away, Amiens SC is therefore on the rebound after its defeat at Caen on Tuesday evening. Embarked on a particularly grueling three-match week, what’s more with a limited squad and an extremely energy-intensive game plan, the Picardy club hopes to have recovered sufficiently to give a tough time to a Rodez team which no longer resembles anything like last season’s scarecrow.
Stripped during the summer, the Ruthenian club lost five of its first six matches, including the most recent against Laval, at home and with three goals conceded in the last quarter of an hour. On paper, the conditions seem ripe to see Amiens bounce back. But capable of the best and the worst, Omar Daf’s men have already disappointed in similar circumstances in recent months. Before going to Metz next week, a victory is nonetheless welcome.
Kaiboue holder, Corchia replacing?
Substitute in Caen, Mohamed Jaouab should find the starting lineup, very likely in place of the young Siaka Bakayoko, who gave a lot against Clermont and Caen. Will it be the same with Sébastien Corchia? The full-back should above all be “restarted” in anticipation of the trip to Metz next Saturday. In the heart of the game, Kylian Kaïboue has recovered from his ankle sprain. While he is boiling with impatience, the former Bastiais could well relay a Owen Gene in a more difficult time, so much so that he came close to expulsion in Caen on Tuesday.
Rayan Lutin ready for a new battle
This is the kind of match where you have to be even more careful. We know that against Caen or Clermont, big teams, bigger clubs, we are ready and attentive. Rodez is one of those trap matches, opponents against whom you have to be even more vigilant. No matter the opponent, we will give everything. The most important thing is to win and if we still have to go through counter-attacks, we will do it. Personally, I took some hits, but physically, I’m fine. »
History: Amiens advantage
In 12 confrontations since the 2009/2010 season, Amiens dominates the debates with 7 victories for 3 draws and 2 defeats. However, the Picards have only won one of the last six confrontations between the two teams (3 draws, 2 defeats), after winning the first six between 2009 and 2021, mainly in the National Championship.
Last season, the two teams were unable to decide between themselves with a spectacular draw in Aveyron, thanks to goals from Andy Carroll and Antoine Leautey against a double from Killian Corredor. On the return leg, at the Stade de la Licorne, Bradley Danger opened the scoring from the penalty spot before Louis Mafouta equalized after receiving a cross from Antoine Leautey. Eventually, the last Amiens success dates back to October 2022thanks to veteran Papiss Cissé.
The latest confrontations:
L2 – 03/09/24: Amiens – Rodez: 1-1 (Mafouta)
L2 – 16/12/23: Rodez – Amiens: 2-2 (Carroll, Leautey)
L2 – 03/18/23: Amiens – Rodez : 1-3 (Antist)
L2 – 01/10/22: Rodez – Amiens : 0-1 (Cisse)
L2 – 02/19/22: Rodez – Amiens: 1-1 (Celestine csc)
AMIENS SC – RODEZ
7th day of Ligue 2
Friday September 27, 8 p.m.
Unicorn Stadium, Amiens
Photo credits: Johnny Fidelin/Icon Sport
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