ORLEANS VS ROUEN - FRANCE: NATIONAL 1 MATCH PREVIEW
FRANCE: NATIONAL 1 MATCH DETAILS: ORLEANS VS ROUEN
As Orleans prepare to host Rouen on February 28, 2026, with kick-off at 19:00, this FRANCE: National 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
ORLEANS PREVIEW IN FRANCE: NATIONAL 1
Orleans, currently 5th in the standings with 34 points from 21 games, are within reach of the top with 8 points behind. They've earned 17 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.
ROUEN PREVIEW IN FRANCE: NATIONAL 1
Rouen, sitting 3rd with 41 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 19 points from 9 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR ORLEANS VS ROUEN
Recent meetings between Orleans and Rouen have favored Rouen, with Rouen claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1).
Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.
In their previous league match against Bourg-Peronnas, Orleans recorded a 3-0 victory while lining up in a standard formation.
Rouen's last outing came against Le Puy Auvergne, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a standard system.
Looking ahead, Orleans are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Orleans and Rouen are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR ORLEANS VS ROUEN
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Orleans's fixtures have averaged 2.6 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Rouen's games average 2 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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