Probable Lineups

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

(52) 39 Goals 42 (49)
(34) 23 Assists 27 (32)
(6.7) 7 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
28 Average Age 28.2
178.9 Average Height (cm) 179.8
(0.8) 1.2 Shots pg 1.1 (0.8)
(47%) 48% Aerial Duel Success 48% (53%)
(0.6) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.6)
(1.5) 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
Garry Bocaly Out 6.7
Joris Marveaux Out 6.43
Laurent Pionnier Out 6.54
Benjamin Stambouli Out 6.97
Jamel Saihi Out 6.53
Cyril Jeunechamp Out 6.53
Player Reason Status Rating
Sylvain Marchal Out 6.62
Yannick Cahuzac Out 6.72
Matthieu Sans Out 5.9
Salim Moizini Out N/A
François Marque Out 6.33

Team News

Montpellier
  • Montpellier are expected to be without three of their midfielders with Jamel Saihi, Joris Marveaux and Benjamin Stambouli all still unavailable through injury after missing the win over Brest.
  • Garry Bocaly has a hip complaint, while goalkeeper Laurent Pionnier is still out with a groin problem. Cyril Jeunechamp is still on the sidelines with an indefinite suspension.
Bastia
  • Bastia have a slew of injuries at the back, with Sylvain Marchal, Mattheiu Sans and Florian Marque all expected to be absent.
  • Yannick Cahuzac has a thigh injury, and Salim Moizini has a knee problem.
  • There is some good news for the Corsicans, however, as Florian Thauvin returns from suspension.

Prediction

  • Montpellier welcome Bastia to the Stade de la Mosson hoping to continue a good run of form that has seen them lose just one of their last six league encounters.
  • The visitors go into the game looking for a vital three points after succumbing to a 2-1 home defeat at the hands of Marseille in midweek.
  • Both sides are blessed with a wide variety of creative talent, and with the likes of Remy Cabella, Younes Belhanda and Wahbi Khazri all likely to be on show, an open and exciting game is to be expected.
  • Bastia have surprised many with their brand of exciting and free-flowing football this season, and although they have demonstrated a newly found defensive solidity in recent weeks, it is difficult to envisage them taking home the three points they so desperately need.
Prediction:
Montpellier
1
3
Bastia
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
8 Montpellier 15 7 15 52 lllwld
12 Bastia 13 7 17 46 lldlww

Top Players

Montpellier
Bastia
Hilton 7.37
M. Yanga-Mbiwa 7.36
R. Cabella 7.29
W. Khazri 7.11
M. Landreau 7.1
J. Palmieri 7.05
S. Camara 10
Y. Belhanda 10
R. Cabella 7
A. Modeste 15
F. Thauvin 10
W. Khazri 7
R. Cabella 8
A. Mounier 5
J. Utaka 4
J. Rothen 9
W. Khazri 8
A. Modeste 3

Match Forecast

Bastia will score from a fast break situation  
Montpellier will be shown a high number of cards  
Montpellier will dominate possession  
Montpellier will score as a result of a through ball  
Montpellier will score as a result of an opposition error  
Bastia will be shown a high number of cards  
Montpellier will control the game in the opposition's half  
Montpellier will score as a result of individual skill  
There will be a high number of cards shown  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.
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