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Probable Lineups

4-2-3-1
Montpellier
4-2-3-1
Brest
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(64) 38 Goals 19 (30)
(39) 24 Assists 12 (16)
(6.7) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.4)
26.5 Average Age 28.3
179.8 Average Height (cm) 180.9
(1.1) 1.2 Shots pg 1 (0.8)
(59%) 62% Aerial Duel Success 58% (53%)
(0.6) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.4)
(1.6) 1.4 Tackles pg 1.5 (1.5)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Ligue 1.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Abdelhamid El Kaoutari Out 6.14
Younés Belhanda Out 7.05
Jamel Saihi Out 6.73
Souleymane Camara Out 6.71
Player Reason Status Rating
Jhon Jairo Culma Out 6.36
Tomas Micola Out 5.82
Larsen Touré Out 6.33
Grégory Lorenzi Out 6.6
Tripy Makonda Out 6.08
Brahim Ferradj Out 6.03
Jonathan Ayité Out 5.94
Jonathan Zebina Doubtful 6.62
Paul Baysse Doubtful 6.67
Ousmane Coulibaly Out 6.68
Moise Brou Apanga Out N/A
Omar Daf Out 6.44

Team News

Montpellier
  • It is unlikely that Rene Girard will make any changes to his side after the win against Nice last week.
  • Midfielder Benjamin Stambouli was voted Montpellier's player of the month and will continue in the midfield.
  • Montpellier will be without Souleymane Camara, Abdelhamid El Kaoutari, Younes Belhanda and Jamel Saihi as they are playing at the African Cup of Nations.
Brest
  • Jonathan Zebina has been struggling with a back injury, he has been training but the discomfort could see him miss the match.
  • Paul Baysse could also miss the match as he has been sick this week.
  • Gregory Lorenzi (thigh), Tripy Makonda (knee), Larsen Toure (groin), Brahim Ferradji (knee), Jonathan Ayite (thigh), Tomas Micola (knee), Jhom Culma (hip) and Abel Khaled will all miss the game.
  • Brest will be without Omar Daf, Mois Brou Apanga, Ahmed Kantari and Ousmane Coulibaly as they are playing at the African Cup of Nations.

Prediction

  • The good ship Montpellier continues on course for European football. A slight scare after Olivier Giroud missed a penalty but the striker continued his hero status with the late winner. Not an inspiring performance but the sort of tough win the top teams always pull out.
  • Expected to be put to the sword, Brest played relatively well against the league leaders. After going behind early on to PSG, more goals were expected but the home side stood firm and a loss by a single goal is nothing to be ashamed of. All Alex Dupont's side need to do now is find a way to win. With Nolan Roux gone the pressure will be on new strikers Alphonse and Issam Jemaa to provide the goals.
  • The home side will be confident of another win in front of La Palliade. With every three points collected, the closer they come to a Champions League finish. This game shouldn't be any different.
  • PREDICTION: Montpellier win 3-1
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
1 Montpellier 24 7 6 79 lwwdww
16 Brest 7 17 13 38 lllddw

Top Players

Montpellier
Brest
O. Giroud 7.45
Y. Belhanda 7.05
H. Bedimo 7.03
S. Elana 6.95
B. Grougi 6.79
N. Roux 6.69
O. Giroud 21
Y. Belhanda 12
S. Camara 9
B. Grougi 9
E. B. Basat 4
N. Roux 4
O. Giroud 9
Y. Belhanda 5
S. Camara 4
R. Poyet 4
B. Grougi 4
E. B. Basat 2

Match Forecast

Montpellier will score from a direct freekick  
Montpellier will control the game in the opposition's half  
Brest will be shown a high number of cards  
Montpellier will score from a setpiece situation  
There will be a high number of cards shown  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.

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