Probable Lineups

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

(47) 39 Goals 24 (44)
(32) 27 Assists 17 (31)
(6.6) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.7)
24.7 Average Age 27.5
181.1 Average Height (cm) 180.9
(0.9) 1.1 Shots pg 1 (0.9)
(51%) 49% Aerial Duel Success 48% (49%)
(0.5) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.3)
(1.5) 1.4 Tackles pg 1.4 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Ligue 1.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Jean Makoun Out 6.87
Víctor Hugo Montaño Out 6.25
John Boye Out 7.16
Abdoulaye Sane Out 6.14
Jean-Armel Kana-Biyik Out 6.83
Yassine Jebbour Out 6.24
Player Reason Status Rating
Gil Out 7.34
Kama Massampu Out N/A
Mody Traoré Out 6.16
Gaël Danic Out 7.03
Pape Abdou Camara Out 6.31
Rémi Gomis Out 6.66
Dusan Djuric Out N/A

Team News

Rennes
  • Midfielder Jean Makoun and defender John Boye are both doubts with thigh injuries, while Abdoulaye Sane and Victor Montano are still on the sidelines.
  • Vincent Pajot returns from suspension, but Jean-Armel Kana-Biyik and Yassine Jebbour are both banned after being sent off against Nice.
Valenciennes
  • Valenciennes suffered a huge blow in the midweek defeat to PSG, when Gael Danic - arguably their best player this season - suffered a broken leg midway through the second half.
  • The midfielder will now be absent for two months, and he joins defender Gil - who has a hamstring injury - and Remi Gomis on the sidelines.
  • Pape Abdou Camara, Mody Traore, Dusan Djuric and Kama Massampu are all still unavailable through injury.

Prediction

  • Rennes take on Valenciennes at the Route de Lorient looking to recover after suffering a slump in form.
  • Frederic Antonetti's men have dropped five points in their past two games following slip ups against both Brest and Nice. Valenciennes are also aiming to bounce back after they were hammered 4-0 by Paris Saint-Germain.
  • The home side will likely look to top scorer Mevlut Erding, along with Romain Alessandrini and Jonathan Pitroipa to capitalise on a Valenciennes defence that may well be low on confidence following the defeat against PSG.
  • Expect an open, attacking game with plenty of chances, but with Valenciennes suffering from a number of injuries to key players, Rennes should be able to overcome Daniel Sanchez's side and earn victory.
Prediction:
Rennes
2
1
Valenciennes
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
11 Valenciennes 11 12 13 45 ldwddw
12 Rennes 13 6 17 45 lllwll

Top Players

Rennes
Valenciennes
R. Alessandrini 7.26
J. Féret 7.22
J. Boye 7.16
R. Mater 7.17
G. Danic 7.03
L. Nery 6.98
J. Féret 11
R. Alessandrini 10
M. Erding 9
G. Pujol 7
F. Kadir 6
G. Danic 5
J. Féret 6
R. Alessandrini 6
J. Pitroipa 5
G. Danic 10
A. L. Tallec 4
F. Kadir 4

Match Forecast

Rennes will make a comeback if they go behind  
Rennes will score from a fast break situation  
Rennes will create many scoring chances  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.
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