Rodez host Nancy this Friday, September 18th, at the Stade Paul-Lignon in a Ligue 2 match key for restoring positive momentum. The Aveyron club, 11th in the standings with 7 points, is on a run of two consecutive defeats following last week's 0-1 loss to Grenoble.
A run to reverse
The recent form shows three defeats in the last five matches. The home loss to Grenoble, decided by a Matthéo Xantippe goal in the 11th minute, was followed by a heavy 4-1 defeat at Metz. The only recent point came in a 2-2 draw with Pau, after a stunning 5-2 win at Nantes. The manager must find solutions to tighten a defence that has conceded twelve goals this season.
The starting eleven from the Grenoble match, set up in a 5-3-2, could see changes. Striker I. Baldé, the club's top scorer with five goals, will be a key asset to trouble the Nancy defence. The full schedule of upcoming games can be found on our fixtures page.
Nancy, 10th and one point ahead, also arrive off a defeat (1-2 to Reims). The match promises to be tight between two mid-table sides. Kick-off is at 8 PM this Friday at the Stade Paul-Lignon.
