AS Nancy Lorraine (home)
- AS Nancy Lorraine are 14th in the table with 21 points from 18 games.
- Pablo Correa has done a superb job since taking over as head coach in November 2023 and his Nancy side play an aggressive, fast-paced game that is ideally suited to the three-at-the-back system the team plays.
- Nancy’s main weapon is their relentless counter-pressing game that aims to win the ball high and counter attack in an instant.
- It’s an all or nothing strategy that has produced some good results recently with Nancy winning three, drawing one and losing only once in their last five games in all competitions.
- AS Nancy are unbeaten in their last two home games (Won 1, Drawn 1).
Rodez Aveyron (away)
- Rodez Aveyron sit 11th in Ligue 2 with 23 points from 19 matches.
- Didier Santini took over Rodez in November 2022 and he has created a well-disciplined, compact unit that is more than happy to defend deep and in numbers.
- They are not an adventurous side and are happy to sit in a back five, and look to unlock the opposition defence with organised counter attacks and set-pieces.
- Rodez are on a run of one win, three draws and a defeat in their last five.
Head-to-Head
- The two sides played out a 0-0 draw five months ago.
- There is little to choose between these two clubs.
Key Players
- Brandon Bokangu has been a solid focal point for them in attack, but there are many goals in this team and the young striker is their highest scorer with three in 16 Ligue 2 games.
- Evans Jean-Lambert has been a creative force for Rodez with three assists in his last five appearances, but his biggest strength is his ability to find the players with the ball in the pocket between the defence and the midfield.
- Ibrahima Balde is in hot form in front of goal with six in 18 Ligue 2 matches, including three in his last five, and he can pose a threat to the home team here.
Betting Insights
- Nancy are the slight favourites in the match betting at 2.1, although Rodez are at a massive 3.35 and the draw is 3.4, which shows that the odds makers are expecting a close game and Nancy have the best chance of edging it.
- The Under 2.5 goals market at 1.8 looks a good option here.
- AS Nancy have won three, drawn one and lost four of their eight home games in Ligue 2 this season, conceding an average of just 0.88 goals per game on home turf.
- Rodez have won two, drawn three and lost four of their nine away games in Ligue 2.
Prediction
We feel that Nancy’s proactive approach and superior home record give them an edge and we are taking a small stakes bet on the home side to win here.
