Rodez vs Grenoble Prediction & Betting Tips (4 October)

The next day is very difficult for Rodez. A real surprise of the last year in Ligue 2, Raf was able to play in the final of the play-offs where it lost against Saint-Etienne after having achieved what was undoubtedly the best season in its history. But since the restart, the Aveyronnais have failed to shine in this championship with only 3 points taken and already 6 defeats in 7 days. Beaten in the first 4 matches, the Sang et Or thought they had started the machine by winning at Troyes 0-3. But this hope was short-lived and they then suffered 2 new losses against Laval 1-3 and Amiens 2-1 and they remain last in the ranking.

Grenoble, for its part, does not have the same problems as its opponent of the day. On the contrary, this team is establishing itself as a potential candidate for the top places in this championship and it could well have a say in the fight for promotion to the elite. Applied in recent weeks, the Isérois have won 3 of their last 4 matches including those against Caen 3-1 and Martigues 0-4. Then dominated by Ajaccio 2-0, Oswald Tanchot's players resumed their march forward by winning against a very disappointing Clermont team last weekend 3-0 to settle in 2nd place in the ranking, 2 lengths behind the leader, Paris FC.

Didier Santini, the coach of this Rodez team, still cannot count on the young Lipinski and the experienced left back Chougrani who are still out of form at the moment. In addition, defender Ngouyamsa, who was sent off shortly after coming on against Amiens last week, will be suspended for this poster. Decisive in the last 3 matches, the promising Nkada has 3 goals this season, which makes him the top scorer in this team. On the Isère side, midfielder Touray, central defender Nestor as well as that the young defender replacing Zahui will not make the trip to Aveyron this Friday evening.

Left injured in the first half last week, right-back Paquiez also risks having to withdraw this evening. Otherwise, the Isère coach should be able to count on all his offensive assets like summer recruit Kerouédan (1 goal, 1 pass) and Senegalese striker Pape Meïssa Ba who scored his 6th goal of the season last weekend, well served by his partner Lenny Joseph (2 goals, 2 assists). Midfielders Benet (1 goal, 1 assist) and especially Rigo (1 goal) will be there, who scored 2 very good goals last week.