Grasse vs Rumilly Vallieres

GRASSE, France (Interstat) — Grasse hosts Rumilly Vallieres on Saturday in a National 2 matchup that carries playoff implications for both sides. Kickoff is set for a time to be announced.

The teams met most recently Jan. 17, when Grasse won 2-1 on the road. That result ended a three-match unbeaten run for Rumilly Vallieres against Grasse, though the visitors have since struggled for consistency.

Rumilly Vallieres enters Saturday’s game after a 3-2 home win over FC 93 Bobigny-Bagnolet-Gagny on May 2. That victory snapped a two-match losing streak that included a 2-1 loss at Toulon on April 25 and a 3-1 defeat at home to Frejus St-Raphael on April 18. Over their last 10 matches, Rumilly Vallieres has posted a 3-3-4 record, with notable results including a 5-0 win at Limonest on April 4 and draws against Saint-Priest, Istres, and Cannes.

Grasse also won its most recent match, beating Limonest 3-1 on May 2. That followed a 2-2 draw with Istres on April 25 and a 2-1 victory at Andrezieux on April 17. Grasse has been more consistent of late, with a 4-2-1 record in its last seven games after a three-match winless streak in March. The home side’s season includes a 5-2 win at Rousset-Ste Victoire on March 21 and a 1-1 draw at Hyeres on April 4.

A simulation by Interstat projects a 1-1 draw, reflecting the teams’ comparable form. Grasse has scored 13 goals in its last seven matches, while Rumilly Vallieres has managed 12 in its last 10 but conceded 14.

Both clubs have one more league fixture after Saturday. Grasse travels to Frejus St-Raphael on May 16, while Rumilly Vallieres hosts Creteil-Lusitanos the same day.

The National 2, the fourth tier of French football, features a mix of semi-professional and amateur sides. Grasse sits mid-table, while Rumilly Vallieres is in a similar position, making the outcome pivotal for final-season positioning.