Red Star and Rodez face off in a pivotal Ligue 2 match, with both teams eager to secure a win that could bolster their positions in the league table. Red Star, playing at home, will look to leverage their average possession of 52.26% and their ability to score, with a season average of 1.07 goals per match. However, their defense has been a concern, conceding an average of 1.56 goals per game.
Rodez, on the other hand, has shown a stronger offensive presence, averaging 1.7 goals per match and boasting a higher expected goals rate of 1.66. Their defense, while slightly better than Red Star's, still concedes 1.63 goals per game. Rodez's ability to maintain pressure with 12.56 shots per match and 5 shots on target could be a decisive factor.
The head-to-head statistics favor Rodez, who have a higher CompaScore Rating of 1656.79 compared to Red Star's 1518.56. Rodez's offensive and defensive ratings also surpass those of Red Star, indicating a potential advantage in both scoring and preventing goals.
Tactically, Red Star may focus on maintaining possession and exploiting Rodez's defensive lapses, while Rodez will likely aim to capitalize on their superior attacking capabilities and press Red Star's defense.