Lyon La Duchere vs ES Fosseenne
LYON, France (Interstat) — Lyon La Duchere hosts ES Fosseenne on Saturday, April 25, in a National 3 matchup, with both teams seeking momentum after road victories last weekend.
The clubs enter the game following 4-2 wins Saturday, April 18. Lyon La Duchere defeated ASPTT Dijon on the road, while ES Fosseenne beat Olympique Ales-en-Cevennes.
Lyon La Duchere (11-3-2 in its past 16 league matches) has outscored opponents 24-6 in its last five games, including a 6-0 home victory over Carnoux Football on April 11. The team is 4-1-1 in its past six contests overall.
ES Fosseenne (10-3-3 in its last 16) has recorded five clean sheets during that stretch. The squad posted a 3-0 win at Lyon on March 28 and a 3-1 victory over Carnoux Football on March 7.
The teams played to a 0-0 draw Jan. 9 in Fosse-sur-Mer, the most recent head-to-head meeting.
Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-1 final score.
ES Fosseenne has held opponents to one goal or fewer in 10 of its last 12 matches. The club’s defense faces a Lyon La Duchere attack that has scored multiple goals in four of its past five games.
Both sides conclude the season with two matches in May. Lyon La Duchere visits Olympique Lyonnais 2 on May 9 before hosting Montpellier U19 on May 16. ES Fosseenne hosts Bourgoin-Jallieu on May 9 and visits Seyssinet-Pariset on May 16.
Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. local time. No weather concerns have been reported.