Rouen – Bastia

Match analysis

Rouen, who sit top of the table with 14 points from four wins and two draws and a dominant 12‑2 goal difference, will host Bastia on Saturday. The visitors sit eighth, having collected nine points from three victories and three defeats, their modest 5‑8 goal margin reflecting a less consistent season. The clash pits the league leaders’ unbeaten run against a side that will be eager to climb out of the lower half of the table. A win for Rouen would extend their flawless record and widen the gap at the summit, while a Bastia success could spark a surge back into the top‑five race. Both teams will know that the three points on offer could prove decisive as the campaign heads into its decisive phase.