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BOURG-EN-BRESSE, France (Interstat) — B-e-B Peronnas hosts VF Beaujolais on Saturday in a National 1 matchup at Stade Marcel-Verchère, with both teams looking to climb the third-tier table.

The game, scheduled for May 2, 2026, pits two clubs with contrasting recent trajectories. Peronnas holds a narrow edge in the season series, having beaten Beaujolais 1-0 on Dec. 12, 2025, on the road. That result extended the home side’s momentum in a rivalry that historically remains tight.

VF Beaujolais enters Saturday’s contest coming off a 3-0 loss at Caen on April 24, a result that snapped a modest unbeaten run. Prior to that defeat, Beaujolais posted a 3-1 win over Paris 13 Atletico on April 17 and played to a scoreless draw at Stade Briochin on April 10. The visitors’ last five matches show two wins, two draws and one loss, with offensive production inconsistent — scoring multiple goals only twice in that stretch.

Beaujolais has struggled on the road this season, with a 1-3-1 record in its last five away games, including losses to Orleans and Rouen. The team has managed just four goals in those five road contests.

B-e-B Peronnas also enters on a down note, falling 2-1 at FC Sochaux-Montbeliard on April 24. That loss followed a 2-0 home defeat to Caen on April 17 and a 2-0 loss at Dijon on April 10. Peronnas’ form has been erratic, with three losses in its last four matches. The home side has shown resilience at Stade Marcel-Verchère, however, posting a 2-1-2 record in its last five home contests, including a 1-0 win over Paris 13 Atletico on April 3.

Peronnas’ recent offensive struggles are notable — the team has been shut out in three of its last four matches, scoring only once in that span. The defense has also been porous, allowing multiple goals in three of the last five games.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-1 draw, reflecting the evenly matched nature of both sides. Peronnas holds the edge in the standings by a slim margin, but Beaujolais has shown the ability to compete away from home.

Following Saturday’s match, Beaujolais travels to Concarneau on May 15 for its next league fixture. Peronnas returns home May 9 to face Valenciennes. Both teams remain in the middle of the National 1 table, with postseason positioning still in play.

Kickoff is set for Saturday afternoon.