Rouen – Bastia

Rouen head into the clash at Stade Robert Diochon perched in second place with 20 points from six wins, two draws and two losses, boasting a comfortable 18‑8 goal difference. Their opponents, Bastia, sit down in 13th spot with 12 points after three victories, three stalemates and four defeats, and a modest -4 goal margin (eight scored, twelve conceded). The gap between the sides is clear on paper, with Rouen’s attack twice as prolific as Bastia’s and a ten‑point cushion separating them in the table. The encounter promises a test for the struggling Corsicans who will need to overturn the odds at a venue where the home side has already shown strong form this season.