Stade Briochin (Home)
- Stade Briochin sit 17th on 19 points after 27 games.
- The hosts' recent form is W1, D2, L2 from their last five matches.
- They have scored just 12 goals in 13 home matches.
- Coach Guillaume Allanou stresses the need to stay solid, compact and organised.
FC Villefranche Beaujolais (Away)
- FC Villefranche Beaujolais are 9th with 32 points from 27 matches.
- The visitors' recent form is W2, D1, L2 from their last five matches.
- FCVB have won 2 and lost 7 of their 12 away National games.
- They have conceded 18 goals in 12 away matches this season.
- New coach Fabien Pujo has increased the tempo, favouring vertical, wide play, aggressive pressing and quick transitions.
- Babacar Leye has 9 goals in 20 league appearances and has scored 3 of the last 6.
Head-to-Head
- The three previous meetings favour the away side (W2, L1).
- The most recent clash was a 3-1 home win for FCVB five months ago.
Key Players
- Leo Yobe has 6 goals in 26 appearances and is Stade Briochin's leading forward.
- Babacar Leye leads Villefranche with 9 goals in 20 and is the in-form striker.
- Coaches to watch are Guillaume Allanou (defensive organisation) and Fabien Pujo (high tempo, pressing).
Betting Insights
- Villefranche are priced at 3.05 to win on Friday night.
- Both teams to score looks likely and the market appears generous.
- Over 2.5 goals is available at 2.10 and suits the expected tempo battle.
Prediction
- Expect a lively game with goals at both ends.
- Back FC Villefranche Beaujolais to win, with BTTS and Over 2.5 as the preferred play.
