Match report

Grenoble Defeats Rodez 2-1 in Ligue 2

Grenoble
Grenoble
2–1
FT
Rodez
Rodez
Nov 7, 2025

Grenoble stunned Rodez by capitalizing on early goals from J. Benet and N. Elphege to secure a narrow win, despite conceding one goal through C. Jolibois' effort for Rodez. The match was marked by multiple yellow cards but Grenoble held their ground firmly.

Key Facts

  • • Grenoble scored early goals: 13th minute (J. Benet, assist N. Elphege) and 27th minute (N. Elphege, assist N. Zahui).
  • • Rodez managed a consolation goal in the 61st minute (C. Jolibois).
  • • Grenoble faced multiple yellow cards: Loris Mouyokolo, M. Xantippe, N. Elphege, and M. Mion.
  • • Substitutions were crucial for both teams, with Grenoble making four changes.

Lineups

Grenoble

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 13 M. Diop (G)
  • 17 S. Delos (D)
  • 29 G. Paquiez (D)
  • 24 L. Mouyokolo (D)
  • 4 S. Mambo (D)
  • 27 M. Xantippe (D)
  • 25 T. Valls (M)
  • 30 S. Diba (M)
  • 8 J. Benet (M)
  • 19 N. Zahui (F)
  • 23 N. Elphege (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Pattier
  • 5 C. Vidal
  • 26 M. Mion
  • 18 H. Mbock
  • 11 M. Bangre
  • 9 A. Kerouedan
  • 7 Y. Diaby

Rodez

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Q. Braat (G)
  • 25 N. Galves (D)
  • 5 C. Jolibois (D)
  • 4 M. Magnin (D)
  • 3 R. Lipinski (D)
  • 15 E. Jean-Lambert (D)
  • 8 W. Younoussa (M)
  • 26 S. Benchamma (M)
  • 22 O. Joly (M)
  • 18 I. Balde (F)
  • 9 K. Nagera (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 E. Crombez
  • 14 M. Tourraine
  • 20 R. Ponti
  • 7 M. Achi
  • 28 M. Saka
  • 29 F. Tait
  • 10 M. Baaloudj

Timeline

  1. Grenoble
    13' Grenoble Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Benet · Assist: N. Elphege
  2. Grenoble
    27' Grenoble Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Elphege · Assist: N. Zahui
  3. Grenoble
    46' Grenoble subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Samba Diba · On: M. Bangre
  4. Grenoble
    47' Grenoble Card · Yellow Card
    Loris Mouyokolo

    Foul

  5. Grenoble
    56' Grenoble Card · Yellow Card
    M. Xantippe

    Foul

  6. Grenoble
    59' Grenoble Card · Yellow Card
    N. Elphege
  7. Rodez
    61' Rodez subst · Substitution 1
    Off: W. Younoussa · On: F. Tait
  8. Rodez
    61' Rodez Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Jolibois
  9. Grenoble
    65' Grenoble subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Zahui · On: Y. Diaby
  10. Grenoble
    66' Grenoble subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Xantippe · On: M. Mion
  11. Rodez
    72' Rodez subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Galves · On: M. Tourraine
  12. Rodez
    72' Rodez subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Joly · On: M. Achi
  13. Grenoble
    73' Grenoble Card · Yellow Card
    M. Mion

    Foul

  14. Rodez
    75' Rodez Card · Yellow Card
    E. Jean-Lambert

    Foul

  15. Grenoble
    76' Grenoble subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Elphege · On: A. Kerouedan
  16. Rodez
    80' Rodez subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Balde · On: M. Baaloudj
  17. Rodez
    80' Rodez subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Jean-Lambert · On: R. Ponti
  18. Rodez
    86' Rodez Card · Yellow Card
    M. Achi

    Foul

  19. Grenoble
    90'+3 Grenoble Card · Yellow Card
    G. Paquiez

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Grenoble Rodez
Fouls 11 10
Pass Accuracy 84% 81%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 14
Corners 5 8
Total Passes 408 383
Yellow Cards 5 2
Blocked Shots 6 3
Shots on Target 6 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 7
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 341 311
Shots Inside Box 8 8
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 6 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Grenoble's early goals by Benet and Elphege in the first half set a strong tone and provided them with a comfortable lead.
  • ▸ Rodez's goal in the 61st minute brought some momentum, but Grenoble maintained their composure to secure the victory.