BAYONNE, France (Interstat) — A surging La Roche-sur-Yon VF side will look to extend its dominant unbeaten run against a faltering Aviron Bayonnais in a key National 2 fixture Wednesday.

The match at Stade Didier Deschamps pits one of the fourth-tier league’s hottest teams against a home squad seeking to regain its footing after a damaging defeat.

La Roche-sur-Yon VF (10-5-4) enters with formidable momentum, riding a seven-match unbeaten streak (6-0-1) and coming off a commanding 4-0 home victory over Saumur on Saturday. The visitors have been an offensive force, scoring four or more goals in four of their last ten outings. Their recent form includes a 5-0 road win at Volt Chateaubriant and a 1-0 victory over Bordeaux, showcasing both firepower and defensive resilience.

In stark contrast, Aviron Bayonnais (8-6-5) is looking to rebound from a 2-1 away loss to Montlouis last weekend, a result that snapped a brief two-game winning streak. Their form has been inconsistent since the winter break, with three losses in their last six league matches. Home advantage has been no guarantee, as evidenced by a 2-0 loss to Saint-Malo in late January.

The statistical projection service Interstat forecasts a tightly contested draw, simulating a final score of 1-1.

Historically, this matchup represents a clash of current trajectories. La Roche-sur-Yon’s defense has conceded only three goals during its seven-game unbeaten run, while its attack has produced 18. Bayonnais, meanwhile, will rely on a stronger home record, where they have secured wins in two of their last three outings at Stade Didier Deschamps, including a 5-0 rout of Angoulême Charente in February.

Key to the match will be whether Bayonnais can stifle La Roche-sur-Yon’s multifaceted attack and exploit its own opportunities. The home side’s 2-0 victory at Stade Poitevin last month demonstrated its capability, but replicating that against the league’s in-form team presents a significant challenge.

Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. local time (1900 GMT) on April 8.