vs Prediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Istres sit fourteenth in the table on 3 points after five matches: three draws and two defeats, 2 goals scored and 6 conceded. In front of their own crowd they have collected one draw and one defeat in two matches, with one goal scored and 2 conceded. Over the last five matches: three draws and two defeats. Chateauroux arrive with 2 points in sixteenth place and four matches played: two draws and two defeats, one goal scored and 3 conceded. Away from home the record is two draws in two matches, with one goal scored and 1 conceded. Their most recent outing ended in a defeat. The competition average is 2.58 goals per game. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.