Rodez, 5th in Ligue 2 at the end of last season with 51 points, 13 wins, 12 draws and 6 losses in 31 games, is ready to launch the season with a derby against Laval. The two teams have already faced each other several times, with a historical superiority of the Lavallois. However, Rodez showed an impressive form at the end of last season, conceding only one defeat in 20 games. The summer preparation confirmed this positive trend, with three successes, one draw and one defeat in friendly matches. Rodez presents itself in ideal conditions for this first match of the season, with a complete team and a solid confidence. Laval, which finished last season's Ligue 2 on a positive note, will try to impose itself in this derby. The two teams know each other well, and this match promises to be very disputed. Rodez has a probable composition: Braat, Cartillier, Pavlović, Mendes, Jolibois, Benchamma, Jean-Lambert, Laurent, Lipinski, Baldé, Touho. Coach Didier Santini confirmed that his team was ready to launch the season with a derby against Laval.