Martigues vs Rodez Prediction & Betting Tips (18 October)

2nd in Nationale 1 last season, Martigues was therefore able to make his return to the professional world after more than 30 years of absence. Unfortunately for the Venise Provençale club, everything is not going as planned in this Ligue 2 championship where the step seems too high for the moment. Because after 8 days, the promoted team were only able to collect 5 points, which does not allow them to hope for better than 17th place in the ranking. After being largely beaten by Pau 3-0, Grenoble 0-4 and Metz 6-0, the Martégaux raised their heads a little by taking points against Dunkreque 1-1 and against an Ajaccio team which was reduced to 9 1 -1 before the international break.

For his part, Rodez also experienced great difficulties in making the transition with the end of a very good season punctuated by an elimination in the play-off final against Saint-Etienne. Stripped of its best elements this summer, Raf first collected defeats before finally taking its first points against Troyes 0-3 . Subsequently, the Aveyronnais suffered 2 new setbacks against Laval 1-3 and Amiens 2-1 before moving forward on the last day against Grenoble 2-1 .

On the promoted side, the very important Orinel (6 goals last season), the long-term injured Montiel, the interesting Diawara (1 goal) and the midfielder Kembolo (30 matches last season) will still be on the floor for this poster. Midfielders Belloumou and Luleye and striker Shamal complete the infirmary while goalkeeper Marillat still has to serve a 2-match suspension. On the other hand, the attacker Moussito-Oko will be back after being penalized for an accumulation of yellow cards on the last day. For the moment, midfielder Robin (2 goals) is the only one to have scored more than once this season in this team while center forward Mendy finally unlocked his counter during the last match. In Rodez, the young Lipinski and the experienced left back Chougrani should be the only two elements to have to withdraw from this trip to the Bouches du Rhône.

However, doubt remains over the presence of midfielder Sacko who was injured during the victory against Grenoble. A priori, the promising Nkada, who scored 3 goals this season with Raf, should be able to hold his place. Against GF38, midfielder Cadiou was able to score his 2nd goal of the season.