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AVRANCHES, France (Interstat) — Bordeaux travels to Stade René Fenouillère on Saturday, May 16, 2026, to face Avranches M-S-M in a National 2 matchup with significant implications for both clubs’ seasons.

Bordeaux enters the contest riding a three-match winning streak, most recently defeating Les Herbiers 1-0 on May 9. The victory continued a strong run for the visitors, who have won five of their last six matches. Bordeaux’s only loss in that span came April 11, falling 3-2 at Lorient.

The club’s recent form has been powered by consistent scoring. Bordeaux has netted at least two goals in eight of its last 11 matches, including a 4-1 win over Montlouis on April 25 and a 3-1 victory at Dinan Lehon on April 18. The defense has also tightened, allowing just one goal in the past three games.

Avranches M-S-M enters the fixture with mixed results. The home side played to a 1-1 draw at US Granville on May 9, their second consecutive match without a victory. Prior to that, Avranches fell 2-0 at home to Aviron Bayonnais on April 25.

However, Avranches has shown the ability to produce explosive offensive performances. The team scored four goals in a 4-2 win at Lorient on April 4 and five goals in a 5-2 victory over Saumur on Feb. 7. In between those highs, Avranches has struggled for consistency, managing just two goals over a three-match stretch from mid-March to early April.

The series history between these two clubs was not immediately available, but Saturday’s match carries weight for positioning in the National 2 table. Avranches will look to capitalize on home-field advantage at the 2,000-capacity stadium.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-1 draw between the sides.

Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday at Stade René Fenouillère.