SOCCER PREVIEW: Limonest vs. Grasse

LIMONEST, France (Interstat) — Limonest and Grasse meet Saturday in a National 2 matchup that could have playoff implications for both sides as the season enters its final stretch.

The game is scheduled for May 2, 2026.

Limonest enters the match with momentum after a 2-1 road victory over FC 93 Bobigny-Bagnolet-Gagny on April 25. The home side has won three of its past four matches overall, including a 2-0 shutout of Toulon on April 18 and a 4-1 rout at Frejus St-Raphael on April 10. The lone blemish in that stretch came in a 5-0 home loss to Rumilly Vallieres on April 4.

At home this season, Limonest has shown resilience, posting a 2-1 win over Saint-Priest on March 28 and holding Istres to a 2-1 victory on March 21.

Grasse, meanwhile, enters with a draw, settling for a 2-2 tie at home against Istres on April 25 in its most recent outing. The visitors had earned a 2-1 win at Andrezieux on April 17 before dropping a 3-1 decision at home to Cannes on April 11.

In the head-to-head series, Grasse holds the edge, defeating Limonest 3-1 at home on Jan. 10, 2026.

Grasse has been inconsistent on the road this campaign. The visitors produced a 2-1 win at St Maur Lusitanos on March 28 and hammered Rousset-Ste Victoire 5-2 on March 21, but also lost 2-0 at Nimes on March 7 and managed a 1-1 draw at Hyeres on April 4.

The Interstat game simulator projects a 1-1 draw.

Both teams have key matches on the horizon. Grasse returns home May 9 to face Rumilly Vallieres, then visits Frejus St-Raphael on May 16. Limonest travels to Creteil-Lusitanos on May 9 before hosting Nimes on May 16.