Preview: FC Sochaux-Montbeliard vs. B-e-B Peronnas

SOCHAUX, France (Interstat) — A crucial late-season National 1 fixture sees FC Sochaux-Montbeliard host B-e-B Peronnas on Friday, with both sides seeking momentum in the French third division.

The match at Stade Auguste Bonal comes just five days after Sochaux’s most impressive result of the campaign, a 3-2 victory over Ligue 2 side RC Strasbourg Alsace in the Coupe de France on April 19. That emotional cup triumph followed a gritty 0-0 league draw at Dijon. Sochaux’s form has been inconsistent, however, with just one win in their previous five National 1 matches (1-3-1).

Peronnas arrives in a more precarious state, having lost three consecutive league games, most recently a 2-0 home defeat to Caen on April 17. Their last victory was a 1-0 upset over Paris 13 Atletico on April 3. They have been shut out in four of their last five league outings.

The head-to-head history favors the hosts. In their last meeting on Dec. 5, Sochaux secured a 3-1 away win at Peronnas.

Despite the contrasting trajectories, Interstat’s game simulator projects a tight, low-scoring affair, predicting a 1-1 draw.

For Sochaux, the fixture is part of a congested schedule. They must quickly regroup before traveling to face Thonon Evian Grand Geneve FC on Saturday, April 25, in a quick turnaround. Peronnas has a full week to prepare before hosting VF Beaujolais on May 2.

Key storyline: Can Sochaux translate its cup success into league consistency, or will a desperate Peronnas side halt its skid and spoil the home side’s momentum? Sochaux will rely on the confidence from its Strasbourg win, while Peronnas must find a cutting edge in attack to improve upon a league record of only one goal scored in its last five matches.

Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. local time (1930 GMT) on Friday, April 24, 2026.