Versailles 78

vs

LB Chateauroux

Preview

Versailles 78

• Versailles 78’s form has been patchy with two wins, one draw and two defeats from their last five games, but there’s no doubting that coach Jordan Gonzalez has turned the 78 into a pragmatic, adaptable side since taking charge in November 2024.
• Versailles 78 are unbeaten in three, winning two and drawing one, at home.

Chateauroux

• Chateauroux, currently in 16th place with just 24 points from 27 matches, are in dire straits in National 2025/2026 and were recently hit with a DNCG points deduction that makes every point even more vital in the coming weeks.
• Valentin Guichard’s side are a more structured, possession-based side that sets up in a 4-2-3-1 and looks to stay compact when out of possession.
• Chateauroux have failed to win in two, drawing one and losing one, away from home.

Head-to-Head

Key Players

• The attacker has scored 10 goals in 27 appearances this season, including a pair in his last five fixtures, and looks a solid choice for an anytime goalscorer in this game.
• Paul Wade, the midfielder who has chipped in with six goals in 25 games, is one of a handful of Chateauroux players with the ability to unlock tight games.

Betting Insights

• The 78 have won seven, drawn two and lost four of their 13 home games in National 2025/2026, which means the odds of 2.07 for the home win on Friday look too good to ignore.
• The two sides’ contrasting styles should lead to an open affair and an Over 2.5 goals selection at 1.92, as well as Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.78, also appeals.
• Chateauroux have scored 15 goals in 13 away games this term, so they do have the tools to get on the scoresheet and make it interesting.

Prediction