Stade Brestois 29 – Auxerre

Stade Brestois 29 head into the clash with Auxerre perched seventh in the table, having amassed five points from one win, two draws and a loss while balancing their goal tally at six for and six against. Auxerre sit in a precarious 15th spot, their three points all coming from a solitary victory and a worrying deficit of five goals scored against eleven conceded. The home side will be keen to convert their solid defensive record into a win and climb into the top six, whereas the visitors must salvage points to steer clear of the relegation zone. With both teams eager to improve their standing, the encounter promises a battle of Brest’s disciplined consistency against Auxerre’s urgent need for points.