Strasbourg vs Angers

Strasbourg played against Angers with their youngest starting XI in Ligue 1 since 1947/48 (21 years and 269 days). In the 21st century, only Nice against Evian on 10 May 2014 (21 years and 224 days) started an L1 game with a younger XI on average.

Dilane Bakwa (Strasbourg) has given his eighth assist in Ligue 1 in 2024, at least two more than any other player this year in the top-flight.

Strasbourg have lost just one of their first four Ligue 1 games under Liam Rosenior (W1 D2), after having lost four of their last five with Patrick Vieira on the bench (W1).

Strasbourg have won their last three Ligue 1 games against Angers, their best run against this opponent.

Strasbourg have won only one of their last six home games against Angers in Ligue 1 (D3 L2), although this was the most recent one in the top-flight: 2-1 on 18 February 2023.

Strasbourg have won five of their last six Ligue 1 games against promoted clubs, only losing 1-3 at Le Havre on 4 May 2024.

Angers have lost their first three Ligue 1 games this season (v Lens, Lille and Nice) and will equal their longest losing run to begin an L1 campaign if they lose here, dating back to 1964/65 (4),when they finished 13th out of 18.

Strasbourg have won four of their last five Ligue 1 home games (L1), after having lost each of their previous four.