Paris Saint Germain vs Angers
Paris St Germain take on Angers in France’s flagship cup competition on Saturday, and it’s a game the Parisians are under quite some pressure to win.
Angers are at whopping betting odds of 9.33 to lift the Coupe de France, so online betting fans will look at SBOBET’s Handicap Betting options to find the best value. With a +2.25 start Angers are at odds of 1.83, with PSG at 2.09 at that handicap.
But could Stephane Moulin’s underdogs actually spring a major surprise?
The Parisians certainly aren’t untouchable. Unai Emery’s side has trailed free-scoring Monaco throughout the Ligue 1 season and have had to settle for second. And even the authorities are having a go at PSG. Agents from France’s anti-corruption bureau searched the houses of Angel Di Maria and Javier Pastore this week, looking into the tax on image rights payments. Ouch.
PSG will be desperate to add to the League Cup they already have in their trophy case. This could also be the last time many of the squad is together, with speculation rife that Emery may depart the Parc des Princes along with a few players in the summer.
Edinson Cavani has been in prolific form, scoring 35 goals this season and, supported by Di Maria and Hatem Ben Arfa, will give the Angers’ defence some jitters. But the challengers carry their own threat: midfielder Thomas Mangani has scored three goals in the competition, while Famara Diedhiou top scores for the season with eight. They’ll need to be on top form to spring that surprise.
Angers finished well with seven points from three games to end in a creditable 12th position, so they will arrive with confidence.
Both matches between the two have resulted in a 2-0 win for PSG this season, and I don’t expect a rout on Sunday. Under three goals is available at 2.08, and if it remains tight until the latter stages, there could be quite a dramatic climax.
Here’s hoping!
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