Bordeaux take on the visitors St Etienne in the round 33 match of French Ligue 1. The match will be played on Wednesday, April 20th at Matmut Atlantique (Bordeaux).
The failures of the Girondins continue. A very important victory over Metz and a draw with Lille is no longer enough to keep a place in Ligue 1. What the hosts' football is like, could be clearly seen in the confrontation with Lyon. Getting three goals by the end of the 34th minute is all you need to know about the defense of Bordeaux, which is still the weakest in the championship. The team is one point behind the relegation playoffs, and four behind the saving 17th position, where Saint-Etienne is now sitting, it seems to be not so much in the remaining distance. But there is lack of consistence in results and almost no victories. It is doubtful to say that the Guyon team, which has only two victories since December, will suddenly start to win sharply.
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The Greens do not strategically need a victory in this match. Yes, it will be nice, but given how the visiting side performs on the road, avoiding a defeat and thereby maintaining a four-point lead over Bordeaux, will be important. The calendar of the remaining matches is difficult, there are all contenders for European cups in three rounds, but after an enchanting 2-6 defeat from Lorient, Duprat's men beat Brest at home, and in general they don't look so bad lately. Three defeats in 11 rounds, two of them from PSG and Marseille, but with goals scored. It seems to be solid results, and most importantly - the visiting side continue to score. But so far, they are not able to reliably play defense.
We expect Saint-Etienne will still retain a residence permit in Ligue 1, but the hosts have a way down. There are no prospects for the game. The visiotrs failed to score only once in last nine rounds, against the champion. Bordeaux is bad in a positional attack, and in general is so bad that there is simply nothing to catch on. I do not see the advantage of the Girondins in the home field factor. The one who convert their chances will win the match. And it seems to me that the “greens” have even more advantages in this confrontation. With caution, you can try to play a zero handicap on Saint-Etienne.
Prediction for the match: St Etienne to win with +0.5 handicap.
