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Vire vs Caen Prediction, Betting Odds, and Free Tips 17/12/2022

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Vire vs Caen Bets, Odds, and Predictions

There is one more game to be played in the round of 64 of the French Cup, it’s a duel between lower division side Vire and Ligue 2 team Caen.

Caen to Win

Even though there are quite a few surprises in the French Cup, this is a game that Caen will go into as the favorite. Their dedication this season is focused more on trying to earn promotion to Ligue 1, but after a month-long break, they are ready to continue their season.

Under 2.5 Goals

Vire plays in the Fifth tier of the French league system, they are a top team in their league. Their defense is the best part of their setup having allowed only seven goals in nine matches. Something similar can be said about Caen.

Both Teams to Score – No

We don’t expect many goals, and as both teams tend to have a strong defensive mindset, there is a good probability of even a goalless game.

Vire vs Caen Preview: Can the lower league team cause a shock?

Vire

Vire plays in the National 3 league for Normandie region which is the fifth tier of the French league setup. They have been terrific this season topping the rankings with seven wins out of nine matches and the best goal difference of 21-7. Interestingly, the second-placed team in the league is a different squad from Caen that trails them by only two points. Vire takes a lot of pride in their defense which is the best in the league, even though in general this is a competition with quite a few low-scoring games. Vire is a young team with an average age of 24.1, and their best player is Arthur Dallois, a center forward who scored a team-high six goals this season. Doria Charlier, a defensive midfielder got five goals which are impressive because of the position in the field he is playing. He is also their best creator with three assists. Vire won its first French Cup game in a stunning matter demolishing another lower league team Havre 4-0.

Caen

Caen is trying to earn a promotion into Ligue 1, but they need more wins. They have only six in 15 matches which got them to fifth position in the league with five points difference from the second-placed Bordeaux. Coach Stephane Moulin has only one injury worry, a young right-back Lamine Sy is out through injury. Caen doesn’t score a lot of goals, but when they have the opportunity to do so, a lot depends on their main striker Alexandre Mendy. Caen is no stranger to good appearances in the French Cup, historically, their best result was achieved not long ago, in 2018 they lost in the semi-finals to PSG who eventually won the competition. When it comes to their league form, Caen has gone undefeated in five of their last six matches, winning three of them. They started their French Cup campaign with a tough away win at lowly Saint-Malo winning only after the penalty shootout.

How is their league form?

Vire’s last five league matches: WWDWW
Caen’s last five league matches: WLWDD

General Information about Vire vs Caen

Virois vs Caen

Where is the game being played? Stade Pierre Compte, Vire
When is the kick-off? 18:00 CET


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