Probable Lineups

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

(52) 30 Goals 34 (48)
(34) 21 Assists 23 (33)
(6.7) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.6)
28.4 Average Age 26.3
179.9 Average Height (cm) 182.9
(0.9) 1 Shots pg 0.9 (0.9)
(47%) 47% Aerial Duel Success 53% (51%)
(0.5) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.5)
(1.4) 1.5 Tackles pg 1.3 (1.5)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Ligue 1.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Jamel Saihi Out 6.53
Karim Aït Fana Out 6.3
Joris Marveaux Out 6.43
Garry Bocaly Out 6.7
Souleymane Camara Out 6.72
Rémy Cabella Out 7.29
Cyril Jeunechamp Out 6.54
Player Reason Status Rating
Víctor Hugo Montaño Out 6.24
John Mensah Out 6.72
Vincent Pajot Out 6.85
Romain Alessandrini Out 7.26
Hérita Ilunga Doubtful 6.55

Team News

Montpellier
  • Montpellier will again be without Remy Cabella due to a thigh problem, while Souleymane Camara is still out with an ankle injury.
  • Jamel Saihi and Karim Ait-Fana are both out with knee injuries, Joris Marveaux has a thigh injury, and Garry Bocaly has a hip complaint.
  • Cyril Jeunechamp has been banned for a year and will not play till next season.
Rennes
  • Rennes will again be without Vincent Pajot and John Mensah due to thigh injuries.
  • Herita Ilunga is a doubt after missing the game with Sochaux due to a similar problem, Victor Montano is out with an ankle injury, and Romain Alessandrini is unavailable for the rest of the season with a knee ligament injury.

Prediction

  • Two teams fighting it out for a place in Europe meet at the Stade de la Mosson when Montpellier take on Rennes.
  • La Palliade are just five points shy of the Champions League places after a run of four wins in their last five games. They face a Rennes side that have won just two of their last six and slipped to a disappointing home draw with Sochaux last weekend.
  • Younes Belhanda hit the target for Montpellier in their win at Evian, and despite injuries to the likes of Remy Cabella and Souleymane Camara, Rene Girard's side look to have the confidence to continue their fine form.
  • Expect the hosts to maintain their charge for the top four against a team that looks to be fading away after a thoroughly impressive campaign.
Prediction:
Montpellier
2
1
Rennes
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
9 Montpellier 15 7 16 52 llwldl
13 Rennes 13 7 18 46 lwlldl

Top Players

Montpellier
Rennes
Hilton 7.37
M. Yanga-Mbiwa 7.36
R. Cabella 7.29
R. Alessandrini 7.26
J. Féret 7.18
J. Boye 7.16
S. Camara 10
Y. Belhanda 10
R. Cabella 7
J. Féret 11
M. Erding 10
R. Alessandrini 10
R. Cabella 8
A. Mounier 5
J. Utaka 4
J. Féret 6
R. Alessandrini 6
J. Pitroipa 5

Match Forecast

Rennes will score from a fast break situation  
Rennes will score as a result of individual skill  
Montpellier will score a long shot  
Rennes will dominate in the air  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.
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