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Probable Lineups

5-4-1
Nancy
4-2-3-1
Rennes
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(36) 17 Goals 26 (47)
(27) 17 Assists 17 (33)
(6.4) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
25.4 Average Age 23.4
182.3 Average Height (cm) 181.5
(0.9) 0.9 Shots pg 1.3 (1.1)
(50%) 52% Aerial Duel Success 56% (53%)
(0.8) 0.9 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.6)
(1.8) 1.7 Tackles pg 1.5 (1.6)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Ligue 1.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Benjamin Jeannot Out 5.98
Bakaye Traoré Out 6.92
Player Reason Status Rating
Benoit Costil Out 6.35
John Boye Out 6.48

Team News

Nancy
  • After picking up a hamstring injury Benjamin Jeannot will miss the next three weeks.
  • Nancy will be without Bakaye Traore as he is playing at the African Cup of Nations.
  • Djamel Bakar should return from suspension.
Rennes
  • Rennes could give new signing Mevlut Erding a start up front in place of Montano.
  • Jonathan Pitroipa travelled back from the AFCON this week and alongside Kader Mangane and Youssouf Hadji returned to training on Thursday, though it is unclear whether or not they will take part this weekend.
  • Benoit Costil will miss two games after his horrible challenge against Ajaccio. Young keeper Abdoulaye Diallo will take his place in net.

Prediction

  • Battles between these two sides are always close tight affairs, there is nothing to suggest this will be any different. Jean Fernandez will not deviat from his 5-4-1 which should prove a tough system for Frederic Antonetti's 4-2-3-1.
  • With the Rennes wingers busy doing both attacking and defensive jobs, the emphasis will be on Yann M'Vila and Julien Feret to open the game up through the centre.
  • The excellent 3-1 win away at Auxerre will have confidence at an all time high. Nancy were very efficient on the counter attack and will look again to Daniel Niculae and Yohan Mollo to provide the firepower in Brittany.
  • Chances are that the goal count will be low, but the entertainment level should be high. Expect the odd goal to seal the points.
  • PREDICTION: Rennes win 2-1
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
7 Rennes 16 9 12 57 wwwlll
11 Nancy 11 12 14 45 dddllw

Top Players

Nancy
Rennes
Y. Mollo 7.11
B. Traoré 6.92
M. Haidara 6.88
Y. M'Vila 7.07
J. Féret 6.97
J. Pitroipa 6.82
D. Niculae 6
B. Traoré 5
B. Moukandjo 5
J. Féret 8
J. Kembo-Ekoko 8
Y. Hadji 5
L. Karaboue 5
Y. Mollo 5
R. Lemaître 3
J. Féret 9
J. Pitroipa 6
Y. Hadji 5

Match Forecast

Rennes will dominate possession  
Rennes will control the game in the opposition's half  
Rennes will score as a result of a through ball  
There will be a low number of cards shown  
Rennes will steal the ball from the opposition often  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.

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