Le Puy
- Le Puy have won five, drawn six and lost three of their 14 home National 2025/2026 games, averaging 1.36 goals-per-game.
- They are seventh in the table with 45 points from 28 games, just two points and one place below this week’s visitors.
- Le Puy boss Stephane Dief has done a fine job since taking over in July 2023 to instill a defensive mindset and tactical flexibility upon his players.
- They will set up with a back five, suffocating opponents with compact shapes and controlling the game’s tempo with their selective pressing and direct play.
Versailles 78
- Versailles 78 have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five National 2025/2026 games.
- Versailles sit two points clear of Le Puy on 47 points.
- Versailles 78’s boss Jordan Gonzalez has had a very different impact since taking over in November 2024 as his teams press aggressively to force turnovers and play a much more attack-minded game.
Head-to-Head
Le Puy are unbeaten in the last two head-to-head matchups in National 2025/2026 (Won 1, Drawn 1).
Key Players
- Shelton Guillaume has been the most reliable goal scorer for Versailles 78 this term, hitting 12 in 28 league games and scoring three of their last seven goals.
- Le Puy’s top scorer is Marvin Adelaide with seven goals in 18 National 2025/2026 matches, of which three have come in his last five.
Betting Insights
- The width of the pitch will be the main battleground on Friday as Versailles 78 will look to overload the wide areas and put pressure on Le Puy’s compact defensive units.
- Both sides have been involved in low-scoring games in recent weeks.
- Odds of 2.35 for the hosts seem a bit short but the value lies in Under 2.5 goals (1.67) and Both Teams to Score - No (1.87).
Prediction
- Both teams are solid at the back and with a home advantage, Le Puy should have the edge here.
- A 1-0 correct score prediction appeals most here.
