Probable Lineups

4-2-3-1
Valenciennes
4-2-1-3
Reims
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(44) 25 Goals 12 (30)
(31) 23 Assists 13 (19)
(6.7) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
28.6 Average Age 26
180.9 Average Height (cm) 180.5
(0.9) 1 Shots pg 0.7 (0.8)
(50%) 53% Aerial Duel Success 59% (51%)
(0.4) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.3)
(1.7) 1.4 Tackles pg 1.3 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Ligue 1.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Kama Massampu Out N/A
Mody Traoré Out 6.16
Pape Abdou Camara Out 6.31
Rémi Gomis Out 6.63
Dusan Djuric Out N/A
Player Reason Status Rating
Gaëtan Courtet Out 6.47
Mohamed Fofana Out 7.01

Team News

Valenciennes
  • Valenciennes' injury problems have increased following their defeat to Saint-Etienne.
  • Pape Abdou Camara will be out for six months after rupturing a knee ligament, while Mody Traore is absent with an achilles injury.
  • Remi Gomis has a thigh injury, while Dusan Djuric and Kama Massampu are both out due to knee problems.
  • There is some good news for Les Atheniens as David Ducourtioux returns from suspension.
Reims
  • Reims have no new injury concerns, but will still be without top scorer Gaetan Courtet, who has a hamstring injury.
  • Defender Mohamed Fofana is out with a similar complaint, but Hubert Fournier should be able to name a similar side to the one that drew with Brest.

Prediction

  • Valenciennes welcome Reims to the Stade du Hainaut eager to bounce back following their loss at Saint-Etienne.
  • Daniel Sanchez's men were second best in the battle between two of the league's surprise title chasers, but they should be confident of victory against a Reims' side that is suffering from an alarming slump.
  • Hubert Fournier's side have not won any of their last six encounters, and with top scorer Gaetan Courtet still absent, it is difficult to picture them overcoming a well organised Valenciennes defence.
  • Expect the Northerners to ease to a comfortable triumph and push the newly-promoted side further towards the drop zone.
Prediction:
Valenciennes
2
0
Reims
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
13 Valenciennes 11 12 14 45 dwddwl
14 Reims 10 12 15 42 wlddlw

Top Players

Valenciennes
Reims
R. Mater 7.17
G. Danic 7.01
L. Nery 6.98
G. Krychowiak 7.25
F. Signorino 7.03
K. Agassa 6.99
G. Pujol 7
F. Kadir 6
G. Danic 5
G. Courtet 9
Diego 4
G. Krychowiak 4
G. Danic 10
A. L. Tallec 4
F. Kadir 4
A. Devaux 5
C. Glombard 3
F. Signorino 1

Match Forecast

Valenciennes will score from a direct freekick  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.
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