Preview: Aubagne Hosts FC Sochaux-Montbeliard in Key National 1 Clash

AUBAGNE, France (Interstat) — Aubagne will seek to reverse a recent losing trend and gain revenge on FC Sochaux-Montbeliard when the sides meet in a French National 1 match on Friday.

The fixture at Stade de Lattre-de-Tassigny is a rematch of an Oct. 17 encounter, which Sochaux won 2-0 at home. The visitors arrive with stronger recent form, while Aubagne looks to halt a slide.

Sochaux (10-8-9) sits mid-table but enters on a mixed run. After a convincing 2-0 victory over Concarneau on March 13, they suffered a 4-2 defeat at Troyes on March 14. Their form prior shows resilience, with wins in three of their previous four league matches, including a 3-1 triumph at Caen.

Aubagne (6-9-12), hovering near the relegation zone, has lost three consecutive matches. They fell 2-1 at Dijon on March 13, following a 2-1 home loss to Fleury 91 and a 3-0 defeat at FC Versailles. Their last victory was a 1-0 result against B-e-B Peronnas on Feb. 13.

The statistical service Interstat projects a 1-1 draw.

Sochaux will rely on a defense that has kept clean sheets in two of its last four road games. Aubagne’s attack has struggled, failing to score in three of its last five outings.

Following this match, Sochaux faces a quick turnaround with a National 3 cup match at CA Pontarlier on Saturday. Aubagne’s next league assignment is a trip to Valenciennes on March 27.

Key Matchup: Aubagne’s struggling attack versus Sochaux’s occasionally vulnerable defense. While Sochaux has shown defensive solidity on the road, the 4-2 loss at Troyes exposed potential weaknesses Aubagne will aim to exploit.

Injury Report: Both clubs did not release injury updates.

Series History: Sochaux won the most recent meeting, 2-0, in October.

What’s at Stake: Points are critical for Aubagne to create distance from the drop zone. Sochaux aims to maintain its position and build momentum for a push toward the top half of the table in the season’s final weeks.