Can Provence spoil the party for Grenoble?

In the first semi-final of the Pro D2, Grenoble takes on Provence tonight at 21h00 local time

Their path to the semi-finals 

Grenoble ended the league top of the log after winning 21/30 matches while Provence beat Angouleme 49-22 in their play-off match. In their last 5 games, Grenoble have won 3/5 while Provence have won 2/5.

Attack. Yes or no?

Both teams have scored more than 100 tries this season. Grenoble 116(avg 3.87) and Provence 107(avg 3.45). Grenoble has scored 32.9 points on avg in a match while Povence avg 27,97 per match. 

How is the defence?

Both teams will be goin into this match fairly confidence with the defensive set. Grenoble makes 87% of their tackles in the match with Provence only 3% lower with 84%

Is their setpieces funtional?

When it comes to scrums, both teams are fuctioning above 90%. Grenobe at 92% and Provence 90%. Lineouts will be something both teams have will look to target each other as Grenoble are operating at 80% and Provence at 81.

Players who can bring a spark? 

For Grenoble, Sam Davies will be crutial in this match. Having scored 219 points so far in the season (2nd), Grenoble will look at him to steer the ship. In the pack, Pierce Phillips will be key in the lineouts and scrums. The mobile forward has played 21/30 matches this season and made 160 tackles and only missed 10.

For Provence, 3 names stand out. Hooker Kapeli Pifeleti, Jimmy Gopperth and George North. Hooker Pifeleti will be crucial for Provence in the setpieces and Gopperth and North will want to give them direction.

Our Prediction?

Provence by 3