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Expected score: Le Puy Foot 1-0 Villefranche
On September 19, 2026, Le Puy Foot will host Villefranche at Stade Charles Massot in what promises to be an intriguing clash in Ligue 3. Both teams will look to secure vital points early in the season, with contrasting fortunes in their recent matches.
Team form
Le Puy Foot
Le Puy Foot currently sits 13th in the league with 7 points from 6 games. Their recent form shows a struggle to find consistency, registering 2 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses in their last five matches. They scored only 0.6 goals per game during this stretch, while conceding slightly more at 1.2 goals per game. The team's last fixture ended in a defeat to Quevilly, which they lost 1-2, further highlighting their need for improvement in offensive efficiency.
Villefranche
Villefranche is positioned 17th and finds themselves in the relegation zone with just 4 points. Their recent sequence is troubling, with only 1 win, 1 draw, and 4 losses from their last five outings. Equally concerning is their average of 0.6 goals scored compared to a significantly higher 2.0 goals conceded per match. Villefranche's latest game was a goal-less draw against La Roche VF, but prior to that, they suffered a heavy defeat against Fleury 91 with a scoreline of 1-6. This highlights their defensive frailties and struggle to convert chances.
Head-to-head
Going into this match, recent head-to-head encounters have produced an interesting rivalry between Le Puy Foot and Villefranche. The last five meetings have resulted in 1 win for Le Puy, 1 win for Villefranche, and 3 draws. The most recent match-up ended in a 1-1 stalemate. Historically, when both teams have met, close contests have been common, with the tactical battles proving to be both collaboratively entertaining and topically engaging for the spectators, evidenced by the frequency of low goal margins.
Key factors
A critical factor going into this match will be Le Puy Foot's home advantage. The team has performed slightly better at home compared to their away encounters, and they are expected to utilize this to assert pressure on Villefranche. Defensively, both teams appear vulnerable, making it essential for Le Puy to harness their attacking potential to capitalize on Villefranche’s inconsistent backline. Equally, for Villefranche, reclaiming stability in defense will be key to avoiding another heavy scoring loss.
Prediction
Given the struggles both teams have faced, analysis points towards Le Puy Foot being in a better position to claim victory at home. They have managed to earn points in tighter matches, whereas Villefranche’s wider goal average conceded signifies major defensive issues. The stacked stats clearly favor a home win, given that Le Puy is expected to surpass Villefranche on goal-scoring opportunities in this clash, benefitted by their relative edge in attacker performance at home.
Overall, Le Puy Foot is favored to win this match based on their home form and Villefranche's troubles both in scoring and defense throughout this season.
Match info
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Stadium
Stade Charles Massot, Espaly-Saint Marcel
Statistics
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Recent Form
Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 17 | |
| 2 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 15 | |
| 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 12 | |
| 4 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 12 | |
| 5 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 12 | |
| 6 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | |
| 7 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 11 | |
| 8 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 | |
| 9 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 | |
| 10 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 | |
| 11 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 | |
| 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 | |
| 13 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 | |
| 14 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | |
| 15 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | |
| 16 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | |
| 17 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | |
| 18 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
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