VIROIS, France (Interstat) — AF Virois will host GSI Pontivy on Saturday, May 9, in a National 3 matchup that pits two mid-table sides striving for consistency. Kickoff is scheduled for an evening time at Stade de la Hache.

Virois enters the fixture after a 2-0 home victory over OC Cesson on April 18, their second clean sheet in three matches. The win lifted the club to eighth place in the 14-team group, with 38 points from 24 games. Manager Mathieu Dupré has seen his defense tighten recently, allowing just one goal in the past three outings. Forward Antoine Lefèvre has been a focal point, scoring in consecutive home wins against Guingamp (3-1 on Jan. 31) and Lannion FC (4-0 on March 28). However, Virois suffered a 3-1 loss to AS Vitre on Feb. 21 and dropped points in a 1-1 draw at US Alencon on April 11. The team’s overall home record is 7-3-2, with scoring differential of plus-8.

Pontivy, meanwhile, is coming off a dominant 3-0 triumph over PD Ergue-Gaberic on April 25, rebounding from a 5-0 thrashing by Guingamp a week earlier. That win—featuring goals from midfielder Lucas Tanguy and forwards Yann Le Roux and Kevin Le Goff—moved Pontivy to 35 points, sitting 10th. The side has been erratic: they beat Saint-Pierre Milizac 3-2 on April 11, drew Lannion FC 2-2 on April 4, and played to a scoreless tie with OC Cesson on March 28. A 1-0 loss at Stade Rennais on March 7 and a 2-0 defeat at Brest on Feb. 14 highlight road struggles. Pontivy’s away record is 4-5-3, with 13 goals scored and 15 conceded.

The two clubs have not met this season. Both are battling for positioning in the middle of the table, with European qualification out of reach and relegation danger still present. Pontivy sits four points clear of the drop zone; Virois is six points above.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-1 draw, reflecting the teams’ defensive strengths and offensive inconsistencies. Virois’ ability to contain Pontivy’s counter-attacks will be key. Pontivy midfielder Tanguy, who has four goals in his last six matches, could pose threats on set pieces.

Absences are minimal. Virois is likely without injured defender Paul Lebrun (hamstring). Pontivy lists captain Jean-Baptiste Morel as questionable with a groin strain.

Kickoff is at 6 p.m. local time. The referee will be assigned by the league later this week.