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Expected score: Selestat 30-28 Caen
Selestat hosts Caen in a Starligue encounter between two mid-table sides locked on identical records after seven games. Both sit on 6 points with three wins and four losses apiece, making this a genuine six-pointer in the battle to climb away from the lower reaches of the table. The hosts come in with momentum from a strong road win last time out, while Caen will be looking to bounce back from a run that has seen them leak goals at an alarming rate.
Team form
Selestat
Selestat showed character to beat Cesson Rennes-Metropole 36-33 away last Friday, a result that masks underlying defensive fragility. Over their last five games, they have scored 28.6 goals per outing but conceded 30.2 — a concerning imbalance. The loss to Dunkerque (21-23) was particularly damaging, and the heavy defeat to Montpellier (30-38) exposed their vulnerability against stronger sides. That said, their ability to win on the road against Cesson suggests they can compete when their attack fires.
Caen
Caen's recent record reads worse than the standings suggest. They have conceded 31.0 goals per game over five matches — the highest rate between these two teams — and their only wins have come against lower-ranked opposition. The 23-38 hammering by Limoges was especially brutal, and the 25-32 loss at Provence Aix showed they struggle to keep pace with mid-tier attackers. Their 33-30 victory over St. Raphael offers some encouragement, but consistency remains elusive.
Head-to-head
No previous meetings between these sides are on record, so there is no historical pattern to draw upon. Both teams will approach this as a fresh contest.
Key factors
Defensive solidity will be the deciding factor here. Neither side has shown the ability to shut opponents down — Selestat conceded 30.2 per game, Caen 31.0 — so a high-scoring affair is likely. Selestat's recent win suggests their attack is clicking, while Caen's leaky defence offers little resistance. The home advantage and Selestat's superior recent form on the road give them an edge, but Caen's attacking threat cannot be ignored. Possession and transition play will matter; whichever side controls the tempo and limits turnovers should prevail.
Prediction
Selestat enter as the favourite, backed by their recent road victory and the marginal advantage in scoring rate (28.6 to 27.8 goals per game). Caen's defensive record is the weakest of the two, and they have shown little ability to tighten up under pressure. The hosts should create the clearer opportunities and, playing at home, possess the mental edge. However, Caen are capable of scoring freely themselves, so this will likely be a close, open contest rather than a one-sided affair.
Back Selestat as the more likely winner. The hosts' recent form and home advantage tip the balance in their favour, though expect a tight match with both sides capable of finding the net regularly. A low-scoring draw is unlikely given the defensive vulnerabilities on show, so goals should flow.
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| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 | |
| 2 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 12 | |
| 3 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 10 | |
| 4 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 10 | |
| 5 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 8 | |
| 6 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | |
| 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | |
| 8 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | |
| 9 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | |
| 10 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 6 | |
| 11 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | |
| 12 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | |
| 13 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | |
| 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 | |
| 15 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 2 | |
| 16 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
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