This Sunday, the Stade Niçois hosts Ceret at the Arboras stadium for the 18th day of the Federale 1. It’s an important match to get back to the top of the rankings for the Azuréens, who will start as favorites for the encounter.
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Finally, we are there. With 5 days left in the championship, the final sprint is launched in pool 2 to try to clinch qualification for the promotion playoffs. While Bourg en Bresse is well established in the first place, the 2nd spot continues to be highly coveted. Narbonne, after defeating Nimes on Friday, currently holds it, but Aubenas, Nice, or Bourgoin are right behind.
For the Azuréens, this match against Ceret is a significant moment. A victory is now essential to stay in the race, and an offensive bonus is hoped for against a team struggling this season (currently in 10th place). Nevertheless, the locals must be serious and diligent if they want to make the most of it. With 13 points behind Narbonne, they could make up some of the deficit this Sunday and still believe in promotion. The Bourgoin-Aubenas clash at the same time could also work in their favor.
Currently on a streak of positive results, the Niçois will therefore start as favorites at the Stade des Arboras to try to secure a 9th win in the last 10 matches.
