Annecy – Saint Etienne

Annecy host league leaders Saint‑Étienne in what promises to be a decisive clash at the Stade Jean‑Jaurès. The hosts sit fourth with ten points from six games – three wins, a draw and two defeats, edging a slim +1 goal difference (8‑7) – while the visitors sit atop the table on fifteen points, unbeaten in five outings and boasting a commanding +11 margin (17‑6). Saint‑Étienne’s flawless record against the rest of the field makes them clear favourites, yet Annecy’s recent resurgence and home advantage could turn the tide. A win for the home side would close the gap to just five points and keep the title race alive, while a Saint‑Étienne victory would cement their dominance heading into the final stretch.