Preview: Caen Hosts VF Beaujolais in Key National 1 Clash

CAEN, France (Interstat) — A tightly contested matchup is forecast when Caen hosts VF Beaujolais in a French National 1 league fixture on Friday, April 24, 2026.

The statistical projection service Interstat simulates a 1-1 draw, a result that would mirror the teams’ most recent encounter last December. In that match, played at Beaujolais, the sides finished deadlocked at 1-1.

The visiting side, VF Beaujolais, enters with momentum from a significant 3-1 victory over Paris 13 Atletico on April 17. Their recent form, however, has been inconsistent, with a record of two wins, two draws and one loss in their last five league outings. Key results include a 2-2 draw with Fleury 91, a 2-1 win over Rouen and a 2-1 loss to FC Sochaux-Montbeliard.

Caen, the home side, is coming off a 1-1 draw with AS Trouville-Deauville-Villers on April 18. That result followed a more convincing 2-0 win over B-e-B Peronnas just a day prior. Their recent performances show a mixed bag, with a notable 3-0 win against Paris 13 Atletico on April 10, but also a 1-0 loss to Le Puy Foot on March 13.

The match is part of the ongoing National 1 season, France’s third-tier professional football league. Both teams will look to secure points as they navigate a congested schedule.

For VF Beaujolais, this match precedes a trip to face B-e-B Peronnas on May 2. Caen, meanwhile, faces a quick turnaround, hosting SU Dives-Cabourg in a different competition the very next day, Saturday, April 25.

Friday’s contest at Caen’s stadium is expected to be a close-fought battle, with recent history and statistical models suggesting little separates the two sides. The outcome could hinge on which team capitalizes on limited scoring chances in a matchup projected to be low-scoring.