Annecy vs Amiens Prediction & Betting Tips (13 September)

Narrowly saved from 17th place at the end of the 2022-2023 financial year following a heroic rise a few months earlier, Annecy finished 2023-2024 in 14th place. An obvious progression for a very encouraging start to the championship in favor of the locals. Certainly the Annecy residents benefited from preferential treatment in their calendar, but the results are flattering. After an opening success on the USL Dunkerque field 0-2, Annecy sank at home against the promoted Martigues 2-4, before obtaining a good point during their trip to Normandy as part of the 3rd day in Caen 1-1. Following 3 seasons in Ligue 1 2018, 2019, 2020 under the leadership of magician Christophe Pelissier, Amiens is slowly approaching its best level after two delicate years to digest following the descent.

Indeed, 8th last year after a too average 2nd game of the championship, the Picardy club occupies 4th place after 3 days with 6 points on the clock. In addition, the Amiens schedule was difficult to digest. In the image: a success against Red Star in the opening 3-0, a defeat in a trip always difficult to digest on the side of SC Bastia 1-0, to end the 3rd day with a success at home against FC Lorient 1-0, the most armed team in terms of numbers in this Ligue 2.

📅 Programme de la semaine | Retour au championnat

Pour la reprise, nos Amiénois se rendront au Parc des Sports pour affronter le @FCAnnecy ! ⚔️ pic.twitter.com/Eg356oT2kr

— Amiens SC (@AmiensSC) September 8, 2024

Let's start by taking stock of the infirmary near Annecy. Close to Bastia, the interesting scorer Ntamack did not ultimately sign for Corsica. Author of 2 assists in 2 matches (absent against Caen), he should play this evening. Otherwise, the young Raache (dismissed), or even the rookie N'Sakala and the central defender Soukouna are out of shape. The two men were joined by the important Billemaz in the infirmary this week, while playmaker Demoncy is expected to return from suspension. Noha Lemina (brother of Mario) signed for Annecy this summer, unlike Gaby Jean (Lecce) and Mouanga (Laussane-Sport). Strong defender Urhoghide will likely return from suspension after being sent off against Bastia during J2. The departures were colossal in Picardy this summer. The playing master Kakuta (6 goals - 2 assists last year) joined an exotic destination to end his career, the ex-Rennais Gelin (without a club), Jaouab (Rennes, 1 million euros) loaned to Amiens via Rennes immediately, and Opoku (Kasimpasa, SuperLig) set sail.

Moroccan U23 International N.Kandil is the club's big recruit, Rémy Vita (Fortuna Sittard) is one to watch. Holder at the right-back position, S.Corchia (ex-Lille) has already delivered a decisive pass. 1 goal on the clock in favor of Mafouta, Bakayoko, Urhoghide and Leautey. The probable compositions for Annecy - Amiens: Annecy: Escales - Kouadio, Lajugie, Drouhin, Mahop - Kashi, Pajot - Larose, Tiendrebeogo, Bermont - Djoco. Amiens: Gurtner - Corchia, Fofana, Bakayoko, Vita - Boya, Kaïboué - Gene, Leautey, Lutin - Mafouta.