Villefranche
- FC Villefranche Beaujolais sit 13th in Ligue 3 2026/2027 with 0 points from 1 game, while Paris 13 Atletico are 7th with 3 points from 1 game, when the sides meet in what has all the makings of a close game on Friday.
- Fabien Pujo has been in charge of Villefranche since 1 July 2025 and has tried to foster a positive, front-foot style of play, as opposed to the more compact, counter-attacking ways that Maxence Flachez has instilled since his appointment on 21 March 2025.
- Villefranche look the likelier winner in this game because of their preferred style of game and personnel, but there should be no mistake that the game is likely to be a tight and tense one.
Paris 13 Atletico
Paris 13 Atletico, on the other hand, set up in a compact mid-block and get men behind the ball quickly on the turn.
Head-to-Head
The last 5 games between the two clubs have finished with 1 win apiece and 2 draws, but it is Villefranche who got the better of Paris 13 Atletico in the most recent meeting between the teams when they won 3-1 in the home match 3 months ago in National 2025/2026.
Key Players
- Villefranche's style of soccer is high-tempo, pressing and can have a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 shape, depending on the game, which allows them to get men back quickly and win the ball back in dangerous areas.
- Dembo Gassama is their top scorer in Ligue 3 2026/2027 with 1 goal in 1 game and has the ability to get on the end of chances and score, giving Villefranche a clear edge in the box.
- 1 goal in 1 game
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Malick Assef is Villefranche's scorer with 2 goals in their last 5 matches and he adds some cutting edge in front of goal.
- 2 goals in their last 5 matches
- Bonota Traore has been the main threat for Paris 13 Atletico in Ligue 3 2026/2027 with 1 goal in 1 game so far and the Malian is the type of player that has the knack of pinching a goal when it matters.
- 1 goal in 1 game
Betting Insights
- Villefranche are available at 2.32 to win on Friday, but Paris 13 are at 3.1.
- Instead, we will take the draw, which is priced at 2.95 in this derby clash.
- Under 2.5 goals and Both Teams to Score - No both look good bets at 1.6 and 1.85 respectively.
Prediction
- Villefranche are playing a more positive, high-tempo brand of soccer in Ligue 3 2026/2027 and are the likelier winners on Friday.
- However, Paris 13 Atletico have a solid defensive base and can be tough to break down, so this is expected to be close.
