CAE vs BOD Dream11 Team Prediction | Ligue 1– Caen vs Bordeaux Fantasy Team News

Published on: May 24, 2019 11:10 am IST|Updated on: May 24, 2019 12:12 pm IST

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Caen will host Bordeaux in a crunch Ligue 1 match at Stade Michel-d’Ornano. The hosts are in the bottom three while the visitors will be looking to snap a six-game losing streak.

Quick Bites:

  • As things stand, Cean are in the bottom three. But they can still save themselves from the drop if they win and Amiens SC loses to Guingamp in their match.
  • Bordeaux are on a six-game losing streak heading into this match.
  • Even if Caen lose this game, they won’t be relegated immediately. That’s because of a new rule regarding the promotion and relegation introduced by the LFP (League of Professional Football; France) in 2017. According to it, the club finishing 18th in Ligue 1 and 3rd in Ligue 2 will play a two-leg tie to determine the final promotion and relegation spots.

Match Details:

The Ligue 1 match will be played between Caen and Bordeaux at Stade Michel-d’Ornano, in Caen, France. The ground has a capacity of 20,453.
The game will start at 12:35 AM (IST), on Saturday, May 25.

Broadcast details:

No Indian channel has the rights to broadcast the 2018-19 season of Ligue 1.

Recent form (Last six matches)
Caen – L W W D W L
Bordeaux – L L L L L L

Caen Team News:

  • The hosts will be a little bit short on the defensive side as defenders Adama Mbengue and Romain Genevois will both be missing the game with injuries.
  • Midfielder Ismael Diomande failed to recover from a knock and the manager Fabien Mercadal has left him out of the squad.

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Possible ins or outs of this game:

  • Midfielder Jessy Deminguet, and Saif-Eddine Khaoui are both fit again and should reprise their roles in the starting 11.
  • Striker Malik Tchokounté is back from suspension and is expected to lead the line for the hosts.
  • Attackers Enzo Crivelli and Casimir Ninga are also fit, while defender Jonathan Gradit also managed to shake off an injury problem.
  • One surprise inclusion in the side is midfielder Jan Meals. He will be on the bench.
  • Either one of Enzo Crivelli and Malik Tchokounté is expected to start the match, with the former the likeliest to be named in the starting 11. However, the 1-0 win over Dijon FC showed that both the players can play alongside each other.

Here is the full squad named by Fabien Mercadal for this game:

  • Goalkeepers: Erwin Zelazny & Brice Samba
  • Defenders: Frédéric Guilbert, Yoel Armougom, Alexander Djiku, Jonathan Gradit, Paul Baysse, Younn Zahary & Emmanuel Imorou
  • Midfielders: Jessy Deminguet, Fayçal Fajr, Saif-Eddine Khaoui, Jan Meal, Prince Oniangue & Baisama Sankoh
  • Attackers: Enzo Crivelli, Casimir Ninga, Malik Chokounté, Claudio Beauvue & Herman Moussaki

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Probable XI: Brice Samba (GK), Emmaneul Imorou, Alexander Djiku, Jonathan Gradit, Frederic Guilbert, Faycal Fajr, Prince Oniangue, Casimir Ninga, Saif-Eddine Khaui, Jessy Deminguet, Malik Tchokounte

Bordeaux Team News:

  • Andreas Cornelius, Aurelien Tchouameni and Josh Maja will be missing the game for the visitors.
  • Polish defender Igor Lewczuk was a doubt before the match but he is in the squad. Though, the 33-year-old is expected to be on the bench.
  • Striker Nicolas de Preville has been ruled out of this match.
  • 18-year-old attacking midfielder Yacine Adli is off to the UEFA Euro 20 duty and is unavailable for selection.

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Possible ins or outs of this game:

  • Bordeaux are on the six-game losing streak and you expect the manager to try different things to buck the trend.
  • One certain change is the goalkeeping position. Manager Paulo Sousa confirmed before the match that first-choice goalkeeper Benoit Costil will be on the bench for this game with youngster Gaetan Poussin taking his place in the starting 11.
  • Defender Pablo‘s three-game ban was overturned to just one-game which he has already served in the last game. He is back from suspension and should start alongside Jules Koundé at the heart of the defense.
  • Jimmy Briand is expected to lead the line for the visitors.

Here is the Bordeaux squad for this game:

Probable XI: Gaetan Poussin (GK), Youssouf Sabaly, Jules Kounde, Pablo, Maxime Poundje, Zaydou Youssouf, Otavio, Toma Basic, Samuel Kalu, François Kamano, Jimmy Briand

Potential Game Changers: Top fantasy picks and the points earned in the last few games

Jimmy Briand – 2.5, 2.5, 3
Casimir Ninga – 2.5
Francois Kamano – 2.5, 1.5
Faycal Fajr – 4
Otavio – 5, 3, 10.5
Maxime Poundje – 3.5, 8

Stats and facts:

  • Caen are the 2nd worst home team in the 2018-19 Ligue 1 season.
  • While Bordeaux sit second from bottom in terms of away record in Ligue 1 this season.
  • Caen are in good form though as four of their seven wins of the season came in the last eight league games.
  • Bordeaux meanwhile have failed to score in 5 of their last six league games against Caen.
  • Caen have kept three clean sheets in the last five league games.
  • Only four Ligue 1 teams have scored fewer goals than Bordeaux this season.

Breakdown of both team’s stats (Season 2018-19)

Caen | Bordeuax (Ligue 1)

  • Games played: 37 | 37
  • Goals scored: 29 | 33
  • Goals conceded: 53 | 42
  • Shots: 322 | 429
  • On Target: 112 | 214
  • Possession: 44% | 49%
  • Passing%: 75.46 | 75.41

Players in focus:

Faycal Fajr: During Caen’s good run in the last month or so, he has been a shining light for his team. He scored two goals in Caen’s last two wins and is one of the most creative players in the squad. Here are his stats for the 2018-19 Ligue 1 season.

  • Games: 35
  • Minutes played: 3,150
  • Goals scored: 6
  • Assists: 5
  • Shots: 48
  • On Target: 16
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He takes the corners for the team and is pretty impressive from the dead ball situations as well. More touches mean more points for your Dream11 Fantasy football team.

In addition, Bordeaux‘s Otavio could be the key here for the visitors. The 26-year-old defensive midfielder will be sitting deep in this match and will look to defend his defensive line.

Bordeaux are struggling for results and will happily take the points from here. Also, a draw will be enough for Caen to secure a playoff promotion.

Suggested combination 1:

Goalkeeper: Samba
Defenders: Djiku, Guilbert, Kounde
Midfielders: F Fajr (C), S Khaoui, Otavio (VC), J Plasil, F Kamano
Forwards: C Ninga, J Briand

 

CAE vs BOD Dream11 potential winner:
Bordeaux should at least get a draw here.

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