Rodez – Annecy

Rodez host Annecy in what promises to be a decisive clash in the lower half of the table, with the home side sitting on 7 points from six games (two wins, one draw and three defeats) and a narrow -1 goal difference (11 scored, 12 conceded). Annecy, currently fourth with 10 points after three victories, one stalemate and two losses, enjoy a marginally positive goal balance of +1 (eight for, seven against). The gap of three points means a win for Rodez could lift them into the top‑seven, while Annecy will be looking to consolidate their promotion push and widen the gap to the chasing pack. Historically the two clubs have been evenly matched this season, but the recent form favors Annecy, who have been unbeaten in their last four outings.