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CONCARNEAU, France (Interstat) — US Concarneau hosts VF Beaujolais on Friday, May 15, in a National 1 matchup at Stade Guy Piriou, with both clubs seeking consistency late in the French third-division season.

Concarneau enters the 7 p.m. local kickoff following a scoreless draw at Caen on May 9, extending a mixed run that has seen the home side win just two of its past 10 matches. The strong result against Caen, a team with promotion ambitions, provides a boost for a Concarneau side that has struggled to generate offense, managing only one goal in its last three outings. A 2-1 win at Stade Briochin on April 24 stands as Concarneau’s sole victory in its past six. Overall, the team has posted a 3-3-4 record in its last 10 listed fixtures, with three clean sheets but also three losses by multiple goals.

VF Beaujolais visits after a 1-0 defeat at B-e-B Peronnas on May 2, a result that snapped a brief unbeaten run of two matches. The Peronnas loss marked the eighth defeat in 11 games for VF Beaujolais, who have struggled to string together positive results away from home. The club’s last road win came April 3 at Rouen, a 2-1 decision. Overall in its past 10 matches, VF Beaujolais has managed just three wins against seven losses, with five of those defeats coming by a single goal. Defensive issues persist: the club has conceded in eight of those 10 contests.

The head-to-head history offers little separation. The most recent meeting, Aug. 8, 2025, ended scoreless in Beaujolais, continuing a pattern of tightly contested affairs. Neither side has demonstrated consistent attacking firepower, suggesting another low-scoring battle.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-1 draw, a result that would reflect the statistical parity between the teams. Concarneau’s home advantage may provide a slight edge, but VF Beaujolais has shown resilience on the road. With both clubs mired in the middle of the National 1 table, Friday’s match offers an opportunity to build momentum for the season’s final stretch. Expect a physical, tactical contest where defensive discipline may again prove decisive.