Rouen
- Regis Brouard’s Rouen are built upon a solid defensive unit and have shown plenty of tactical flexibility and pragmatism since he took over as manager in November 2024.
- The majority of Rouen’s work is done at the back, where they line up with a three-man unit and compact shape.
- Brouard’s men are incredibly solid, having conceded just six goals in 11 home league matches (0.55 per game), and they have been patient and clinical when getting forward.
Le Puy
- Le Puy have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five.
- Le Puy, on the other hand, are far more expansive and prefer to use the width of the field and press proactively.
- Stephane Dief has been in charge since July 2023, and his men have been scoring plenty of goals - 13 in their nine away games in National 2025-2026 - but have also been struggling defensively on their travels, losing two of their last three.
Head-to-Head
After Rouen’s 3-0 win in the reverse fixture in National 2025/2026, Brouard’s side will want to confirm their supremacy over Le Puy with another win.
Key Players
- Le Puy’s top scorer in National 2025-2026 is Clement Rodrigues, who has six to his name from 19 games, and he is the most clinical player that Dief has at his disposal.
- For Rouen, Kenny Santos is the man to watch, with seven goals in 20 league appearances this term.
- Le Puy’s Renald Xhemo has emerged as a reliable goalscorer in recent weeks, scoring two of their last six goals in the past five games, and they may be able to carve out enough chances to avoid defeat.
Betting Insights
- Rouen, with two wins, two draws and one defeat in their last five league games, are the favourites with the bookmakers at 2.05, while Le Puy, who have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five, are 3.3.
- The draw sits at 2.88.
- With Rouen’s strong home defensive record, the under 2.5 goals bet is taken at 1.5.
Prediction
- Rouen can edge a tight affair.
- Rouen have struggled for goals in their recent home fixtures, failing to win either of their last two (D1, L1), but they have a far superior record overall and boast a strong home defensive record, conceding just 6 goals in 11 matches in National 2025-2026.
- Le Puy have averaged 1.44 goals per away game, netting 13 times in nine road matches this season.
