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LUCCIANA, France (Interstat) — Gallia Lucciana and ESC Rocheville meet Saturday, April 25, in a National 3 clash that carries significant momentum for the home side.

Gallia Lucciana (8-5-5) enters the 6 p.m. local kickoff on a two-match winning streak, most recently blanking Marseille U19 2-0 on April 18. The home team has posted four clean sheets in its last six outings across all competitions, outscoring opponents 8-2 in that stretch. A victory Saturday would mark their longest winning streak of the season.

ESC Rocheville (5-9-4) arrives after a 3-3 draw with Riviera FC on April 18, snapping a four-match winless run. The visiting side has struggled defensively, allowing multiple goals in three of its last five games. Rocheville’s lone victory in its past eight matches came Jan. 31 — a 2-1 home win over Saturday’s opponent.

That Jan. 31 result was the most recent head-to-head meeting. Gallia Lucciana has not beaten Rocheville since a 1-0 decision on Nov. 9, 2024, a span of three matches (0-2-1).

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 2-1 victory for Gallia Lucciana.

Key stat: Gallia Lucciana is 5-1-2 at home this season. Rocheville is 2-5-2 on the road.

Next up: Gallia Lucciana visits Stade Beaucairois on May 9; Rocheville travels to Marseille U19 on the same date.

Injuries: No major injuries reported for either side.