Betting Insights on Strasbourg: Goals, BTTS & Upset Potential Under Rosenior

Liam Rosenior has taken the helm at Strasbourg, stepping into big shoes following Patrick Vieira, and his impact has been striking. Despite his limited experience as a head coach, Rosenior has crafted an energetic, attacking team with a knack for finding the net. For bettors, this goal-laden approach presents exciting angles in the Ligue 1 markets, especially with upcoming fixtures against vulnerable defences.

A Pro-Strasbourg Betting Stance

Strasbourg’s youthful squad—bolstered by several Chelsea loanees since BlueCo, the owners of Chelsea, took over the Ligue 1 club—is one of the most exciting in France. This season, Rosenior even made history against Montpellier, fielding the first-ever Ligue 1 side with all outfield players under 23 years old.

And it’s been a thrilling campaign for Strasbourg fans and bettors alike. Under Rosenior’s guidance, Strasbourg claimed a 1-0 victory over Marseille, handing Roberto De Zerbi his first Ligue 1 loss as coach. A 4-3 defeat to Lyon and a 3-3 draw with Lille showcase their consistent scoring ability, even against Europe-chasing teams. To date, Strasbourg have netted in every Ligue 1 game, with Over 2.5 Goals landing in six of their nine matches, including a spirited two-goal performance in a 4-2 loss to PSG.

Bettors should keep an eye on Strasbourg’s goal-scoring potential. Their young squad, led by 20-year-old captain Habib Diarra, is likely to continue its aggressive style, making a strong case for Over 1.5 Team Goals and BTTS (Both Teams to Score) in upcoming games.

Advantage Strasbourg: Goals at Both Ends

BTTS has hit in all four of Strasbourg’s away games this season and in eight of their nine matches overall. They’ve scored two or more goals in 75% of their away matches and six out of nine games in total, making BTTS and Over 2.5 Goals attractive options. Only PSG have scored more frequently than Rosenior’s side.

This weekend, Strasbourg face Saint-Etienne, who sit in the relegation zone with a -16 goal difference and a league-high 24 goals conceded after nine games. Saint-Etienne’s struggles are underscored by a recent loss to newly promoted Angers, in which they conceded four goals and a staggering 3.0 xG. With Strasbourg’s odds to win around 2.00 and BTTS & Win available at 3.60, bettors have a promising opportunity to back Strasbourg’s attack against a porous defence.

Upcoming Fixture: Goals Markets Against Monaco

Looking ahead, Strasbourg face a tougher test against Monaco, currently second in Ligue 1. But with Monaco’s league-high 16.0 xG and Strasbourg’s own firepower, the goals market remains compelling. Over 2.5 Goals and BTTS at 1.72, as well as Over 3.0 Asian Goal Line at 1.85, are options to consider.

Monaco’s Champions League tie in Bologna just days before their clash with Strasbourg could give Le Racing a slight edge in freshness. With a roaring home crowd and Rosenior’s high-energy tactics, Strasbourg could yet pull off an upset in a fixture that’s likely to deliver plenty of goals.

Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at time of publishing and subject to change.

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