Varbergs have failed to win in last 9 home games and have lost 5 out of them. In addition they have squad issues and will be without: defenders Bohman(16/0), Moller(18/1), midfielders Skoglund(9/0), Taublieb(13/0), Tran(6/0) and Olsson(2/0).
Chambly is doing quite well in a new season, still undefeated after 7 games (4-3-0) and is looking to extend the row today, at home stadium. Conceded just a single goal in last 6 matches.
AFC is the best defensive team in the division, conceding only 12 goals in 23 games while occupying the third place at moment. The squad will be boosted with the return of key attacker Nnamani(20/9).
Doncaster is undefeated in last five league matches. Bradford is on contrary in terrible form, losing previous 4 matches but Bradford is also the worst side of L1 counting whole 2018 year.
Dunqerque is having several injured and suspended players: defenders Toure(6/0), Tchouatcha(1/0), Huysman(1/0), midfielders Bruneel(5/0), Traore(3/0), and Mason(0/0).
Today Grenoble will have some squad issues and will be without: defenders Vandebeele(7/0), Demba(7/0), Spano(5/1), attackers Boussaha(5/0) and Belvito(5/0). Brest has won last three games and they were especially convincing in last game vs Gazelec.
There are still doubts over midfielders Emeljanov and Fiedler, both are recovering after injuries and should not be ready to make a start today for Ural. Midfielder Chanturia(18/3 last season) and new attacker Pogrebnyak are still sidelined.
Norwich has started the season in a poor way and find themselves close to relegation zone (1-2-3). They also have big squad issues and will be without couple of important players.
There are squad issues for hosts so Troyes will be without defenders Deplagne(1/0), Traore(1/0), Giraudon(6/0), midfielders Darbion(0/0) and Nivet(3/0), Ben Saada(5/0), Kashi(4/0), attackers Tchimbembe(5/0), Touzghar(5/2).
Lorca was relegated two leagues due to unpaid debts. After that, the wealthy investor took charge of the club and restructured the entire organization.
Coach of the home team will field up a competitive squad even despite expected rotation, Cup is always seriously taken by Alcorcon. Newest signing, Victor Casadesus is expected to start for the hosts.
