Probable Lineups

4-3-3
Brest
4-4-2
Valenciennes
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(30) 17 Goals 20 (44)
(18) 5 Assists 21 (31)
(6.5) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.7)
27.4 Average Age 27.2
181.4 Average Height (cm) 180.5
(0.8) 0.9 Shots pg 1 (0.9)
(47%) 45% Aerial Duel Success 52% (50%)
(0.5) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.4)
(1.6) 1.5 Tackles pg 1.4 (1.6)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Ligue 1.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Bernard Mendy Out 7.05
Geoffrey Dernis Out 6.22
Johan Martial Out 6.61
Alexandre Alphonse Out N/A
Brahim Ferradj Out 6.77
Dialo Guidileye Out N/A
Ousmane Coulibaly Out 6.78
Charlison Benschop Out 6.27
Moise Brou Apanga Out N/A
Player Reason Status Rating
Grégory Pujol Out 6.61
Benjamin Angoua Out 6.83

Team News

Brest
  • Charlison Benschop and Johan Martial miss out, both with groin injuries.
  • Bernard Mendy is unavailable due to an arm injury, while Geoffrey Dernis misses out with a groin problem.
  • Alexandre Alphonse is out with an achilles problem, while Dialo Guidileye and Brahim Ferradj both have knee injuries.
  • Ousmae Coulibaly is unavailable due to a hamstring injury and Moise Brou Apanga misses out with an illness.
Valenciennes
  • Striker Gregory Pujol misses out due to a calf injury, while Benjamin Agoua is also unavailable because of a thigh complaint.

Prediction

  • Brest go into their clash with Valenciennes on the back of a disappointing result at Nice. Landry Chauvin's men were soundly beaten on the South Coast as their inconsistent run of form continues.
  • Meanwhile Valenciennes continued their solid start to the campaign as they held Francis Gillot's in-form Bordeaux. Les Atheniens have lost just one game so far this season, and possess one of the sternest defences in the league having conceded just three goals in five games.
  • Brest have struggled for goals in the early going, but have found ways to edge past both Evian and Troyes in their two home games. Chauvin will be hoping that his side can continue their good home form and turn the Stade Francis Le-Ble into a fortress.
  • In order to do that Brest will need the likes ofEden Ben Basat, who scored the winner in their most recent triumph over Troyes, to find his goalscoring feet and move them into the top half of the table.
  • Valenciennes on the other hand will need Vincent Aboubakar and Anthony Le Tallec to deliver the goals as they attempt to maintain their position in the league's top six.
  • Do not expect goals from this fixture, which will surely be a tight and cagey encounter. Chauvin's side have been especially difficult to overcome at the Francis Le-Ble, and home advantage may well be enough to inspire them to a slender win.
Prediction:
Brest
1
0
Valenciennes
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
13 Valenciennes 11 12 14 45 dwddwl
20 Brest 8 5 24 29 llllll

Top Players

Brest
Valenciennes
P. Baysse 7.14
B. Mendy 7.05
A. Kantari 7.01
R. Mater 7.17
G. Danic 7.01
L. Nery 6.98
E. B. Basat 9
C. Benschop 4
F. Raspentino 4
G. Pujol 7
F. Kadir 6
G. Danic 5
B. Lesoimier 5
M. Gueye 3
K. Chafni 2
G. Danic 10
A. L. Tallec 4
F. Kadir 4

Match Forecast

Valenciennes will score from a direct freekick  
Brest will be shown a high number of cards  
Valenciennes will dominate in the air  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.
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