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Angers SCO vs Laval Prediction & Preview

Preview

This Saturday, the 6th of April, promises an electrifying showdown in France's Ligue 2 as Angers SCO hosts Laval at the iconic Stade Raymond Kopa. We're deep into the season with this match marking the 31st round, and both teams are positioned at crucial spots on the table that could dictate their fate for the rest of the campaign.

Angers SCO, under Alexandre Dujeux’s guidance, have been showing a solid performance that places them 2nd in the league with 53 points. Their recent form mirrors consistency with a mix of wins (2), losses (2), and draws (1) from their last five outings. A notable triumph was their latest clash against Concarneau which ended in a convincing 4-2 victory away from home.

On the other side of the pitch stands Laval, led by Olivier Frapolli, who are not far behind in ambition or position - currently sitting at 4th place with 48 points. Their journey also encapsulates an equal distribution of outcomes; wins (2), losses (2), and draws (1) over their previous five matches. However, they stumbled in their most recent game against Bastia at home which saw them succumb to a narrow defeat.

The head-to-head record brings an interesting layer to this matchup; despite Angers' higher league position and home advantage this time around, it's Laval who has had slightly better outcomes from past encounters - securing one win against Angers alongside one draw over their last two meetings.

Both teams exhibit offensive prowess – Angers scores an average of 1.3 goals per game while Laval edges slightly ahead with an average of 1.5 goals per game overall this season. Defensively though both sides show vulnerability; conceding more than they would prefer on average across all games played so far.

Bet

Given both teams' tendency to find themselves involved in high-scoring affairs—especially noting that when playing away or at home respectively they score even more prolifically—an Over 2.5 goals bet appears to be enticing especially considering its odds value standing at a balanced figure of 2.5.

This fixture is teeming with potential for excitement and goals given each team's attacking capabilities juxtaposed by defensive frailties which makes Over 2.5 goals my recommended bet for those looking towards adding some excitement into their betting slip come match day!