Preview: Besancon Football Hosts Jura Dolois in Key National 3 Clash

BESANCON, France (Interstat) — A regional derby with implications for the National 3 standings is set for Saturday as Besancon Football hosts Jura Dolois Football at Stade Léo Lagrange.

The match, scheduled for April 18, 2026, is the third meeting this season between the clubs from the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. The head-to-head record favors the visitors slightly. Jura Dolois earned a 3-2 home victory last December, followed by a 0-0 draw on its home pitch in February.

Recent form, however, presents a contrasting picture. Jura Dolois arrives with momentum from a 2-1 home win over FC Sochaux-Montbeliard last Saturday. Its season has been inconsistent, however, with a 3-0 loss to Troyes and a 2-0 defeat to CA Pontarlier in recent months mixed with several victories.

Besancon seeks a response after a difficult 3-0 home defeat to US Ivry Football last weekend. Its form has been poor, with just one win in its last five matches across all competitions. That stretch includes heavy losses to Thonon Evian Grand Geneve FC (5-0) and CA Pontarlier (2-1), alongside a creditable 3-1 win over RC Strasbourg Alsace 2.

The statistical service National Simulator projects a 1-1 draw for Saturday’s contest, a result that would mirror the stalemate from their February encounter.

For Besancon, the derby offers a chance to reignite its campaign and gain local bragging rights. For Jura Dolois, building on last week’s win is crucial to solidify its position in the table. The visitors will look to exploit Besancon’s recent defensive vulnerabilities, while the hosts aim to leverage home support to reverse their slide.

Following this match, Besancon’s next fixture is a road game at FC Chalonnais, also scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026, according to the provided list. Kickoff time for Saturday’s derby was not immediately announced.