It’s not the last straight line yet. But you have to be careful to position yourself well before this final sprint which promises to be exciting. In this sense, the 27th day of Ligue 2 which begins this Saturday can still move a lot of things in the standings at the top and bottom of the table. Overview of the stakes of the nine matches of this J27 this Saturday.
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The 3 p.m. poster: Nîmes-Paris FC
The Crocos always blow hot and cold and have not yet found their regularity this season. After a slap in Amiens (3-0), Nîmes wants to show a better face at home, even if the crowds at Costières should still not pack the meter. Wedged in the middle of the table, the Gard club can switch to one side or the other and Nicolas Usaï is struggling to find a typical team. Opposite is the steamroller Paris F.C. (2nd) who presents himself, with his series of 14 games without defeat. The capital club can temporarily return to the level of the leader in the event of success. But Thierry Laurey will be deprived of several elements on the offensive level: Lamine Gueye, Migouel Alfarela or Warren Caddy. The bench will therefore be less provided to make the difference as was the case against Sochaux (3-1) last week.
The fight for the rise
Ajaccio and Auxerre on the move, Le Havre in derby mode, Sochaux must react
The signals are green again for Ajaccio and Auxerre who both remain on two straight wins. This Saturday, direction Niort for the ACA and Rodez for the AJA. Or two formations with opposite dynamics. The Chamois remain on four defeats in a row, while the RAF have not yet won in 2022. On the side of Sochaux, the period is not optimal and after two setbacks against direct competitors, morale is not at its highest. Only one solution to remedy this: start again against Guingamp, team of the soft belly and capable of fulgurances as of wanderings. Finally, let’s not forget Le Havre. Six points from the Top 5, victory is imperative QRM in the Norman derby to continue to hope for the play-offs.
The struggle to maintain
Nancy-Grenoble in a match of fear, the others want to distance themselves
The loser of the match between Nancy (20th) and Grenoble (19th) take quite a hit behind the head. Even if the championship is still far from over, a setback in this game of fear would put ASNL or GF38 in a bad position for the future. A draw would leave the Isérois five points ahead of their adversary of the day, while Albert Cartier’s men must absolutely win.
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In front, the others must take advantage of this duel to distance themselves. Dunkirk will have a lot to do on Monday evening at the closing in Toulouse. Bastia and Valenciennes meet at Furiani and Sporting will try to maintain their invincibility at home (3 wins, 10 draws). QRM welcome Le Havre in the derby, Rodez receives the AJAand the duel Dijon-Caen may allow the winner to breathe a little in relation to the relegation zone. If Patrice Garande does not want to talk about maintaining the DFCO, the gap is only three lengths with the play-off and the urgency of points is slowly being felt in the Côtes d’Or. Caen will be reduced in midfield with the suspensions of Jessy Deminguet and Johann Lepenant, and the injury of Caleb Zady Sery.
Amiens aims for the Top 10
Finally in the middle of the table, Pau wants to get closer as quickly as possible to the fateful bar of 42 points to already ensure its maintenance. After a defeat at Valenciennes (1-0), Didier Tholot awaits a reaction from his players, solid at home. Opposite, Amiens would like to break the lock on the outside and get a second win away from La Licorne this season. Success would also see the ASC break into the Top 10 for the first time this season. But Philippe Hinschberger will have to do without his strong men Formose Mendy, Arnaud Lusamba and especially Aliou Badji for this match.
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