FC Rouen 1899 (home)
FC Rouen 1899 are placed 4th in the National 2025-2026 table with 52 points from 30 games, three more than 5th-placed Versailles 78.
Versailles 78 (away)
- Versailles 78 have failed to win in their last two away National games (Drawn 1, Lost 1).
- Versailles are in slightly better form than their hosts going into this game (Won 2, Drawn 2, Lost 1).
Head-to-Head
Regis Brouard’s side are unbeaten in their last two home games (Won 1, Drawn 1) but have failed to beat Versailles 78 on their last two attempts at home.
Key Players
- FC Rouen 1899’s pragmatic coach Regis Brouard has certainly changed the team for the better since his appointment in November 2024.
- Kenny Santos has the pace and energy to pressure the ball and also the quality to run the game from midfield or finish off the attacks up front, where he has scored nine times in 30 National appearances.
- Gonzalez’s team are a much more compact team when out of possession and have the vertical dynamism in midfield to support Shelton Guillaume, their main forward, and his 12 goals in 30 National games.
Betting Insights
- However, FC Rouen 1899 are the better side, averaging 1.40 goals per home game this season compared to Versailles’ 1.20.
- The away side have conceded an average of 1.07 goals on their travels.
- Our selection of Under 2.5 goals and Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.9 is probably a bit of a safer play given the home win odds are only 2.05, but both markets appeal for a low-scoring game that will probably be decided by home advantage.
Prediction
Versailles 78 will have plenty of respect for the older club and will try to keep it tight and look to win on the break, but they may be unable to hold off Rouen’s pressing for 90 minutes.
