Rouen – Caen

Match analysis

Rouen, sitting atop the table with 14 points from an unbeaten run of six games (four wins and two draws) and a dominant 12‑2 goal difference, will host second‑placed Caen, who sit on 12 points after four victories and two defeats, boasting a 12‑5 tally. The clash pits the league leaders’ solid defence against Caen’s potent attack, and the narrow two‑point gap at the summit promises a decisive battle for the top spot. Both sides have already secured four wins this season, but while Rouen has remained unbeaten, Caen will be eager to close the gap and overturn their recent setbacks. A win for either side could reshape the early‑season hierarchy, making the encounter a pivotal fixture in the title race.