Istres vs Cannes: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Istres prepare to host Cannes on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 19:00, this FRANCE: National 2, Group C fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Istres, currently 4th in the standings with 32 points from 18 games, are within reach of the top with 6 points behind. They've earned 12 points from 8 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Cannes, sitting 2nd with 34 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 16 points from 9 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 16 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Istres and Cannes have favored Cannes, ending in a 2-2 draw. Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Hyeres, Istres recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a standard formation.

Cannes's last outing came against Andrezieux Boutheon, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Istres are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Istres and Cannes 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 from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Istres's fixtures have averaged 1.4 goals per game, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. Cannes's games average 2.8 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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