Probable Lineups

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

(56) 44 Goals 35 (52)
(43) 28 Assists 21 (34)
(6.7) 6.9 Average Ratings 7 (6.7)
26.4 Average Age 26.5
179.5 Average Height (cm) 180.9
(1) 1.2 Shots pg 1.1 (0.9)
(54%) 53% Aerial Duel Success 50% (47%)
(0.5) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.7)
(1.4) 1.2 Tackles pg 1.5 (1.6)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Ligue 1.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Franck Beria Out 6.87
Túlio De Melo Out 6.34
Adama Soumaoro Out N/A
Player Reason Status Rating
Jamel Saihi Out 6.53
Garry Bocaly Out 6.7
Joris Marveaux Out 6.43
Laurent Pionnier Out 6.54
Benjamin Stambouli Out 6.99
Karim Aït Fana Out 6.3
Cyril Jeunechamp Out 6.54

Team News

Lille
  • Lille have no new injury worries, but will still be without Franck Beria, who has a broken hand, while Tulio De Melo is also unavailable due to a groin injury.
  • Adama Soumaoro is also sidelined with back problems.
Montpellier
  • Benjamin Stambouli is expected to be absent for three months for Montpellier after sustaining a fractured foot, while fellow midfielders Jamel Saihi and Joris Marveaux are both still unavailable through injury after missing the win over Bastia.
  • Garry Bocaly has a hip complaint, while goalkeeper Laurent Pionnier is still out with a groin problem.
  • Karim Ait-Fana is still on the sidelines, and Cyril Jeunechamp is out with an indefinite suspension.

Prediction

  • Lille and Montpellier are both looking to move into the upper echelons of the table following indifferent campaigns so far.
  • Les Dogues have won just once in their last six games, and had to come back from a goal down to earn a point against struggling Reims last time out.
  • By contrast Montpellier have showcased improved form in recent weeks, winning three consecutive games and moving into a position to make an assault on the division's top six.
  • Younes Belhanda and Remy Cabella have both been in fine form for La Palliade, and with the likes of Emmanuel Herrera and Anthony Mounier all showing signs of improvement, the visitors will be confident of earning another valuable three points.
  • Expect a fast paced and open encounter with plenty of chances, however it is the visitors who have the momentum going into the game and they have more than enough quality to produce an excellent away win.
Prediction:
Lille
1
2
Montpellier
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
6 Lille 16 14 8 62 wdlwdd
9 Montpellier 15 7 16 52 llwldl

Top Players

Lille
Montpellier
D. Payet 7.39
A. Chedjou 7.2
S. Kalou 7.15
Hilton 7.37
M. Yanga-Mbiwa 7.36
R. Cabella 7.29
S. Kalou 14
D. Payet 12
N. Roux 8
S. Camara 10
Y. Belhanda 10
R. Cabella 7
D. Payet 13
M. Martin 7
B. Pedretti 4
R. Cabella 8
A. Mounier 5
J. Utaka 4

Match Forecast

Montpellier will score as a result of a through ball  
Lille will score as a result of individual skill  
Lille will dominate in the air  
Montpellier will be shown a high number of cards  
Montpellier will score as a result of individual skill  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.
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