Bitesize Prediction: Bordeaux vs Rodez – 02/04/23

Competition: Ligue 2

Market: Bordeaux win

Odds: 8/15 @ Pribet

Knowing that they can still punch a Ligue 1 return on the final weekend, Bordeaux will welcome Rodez to the Matmut Atlantique on Friday night.

Starting with the hosts, opening their final Ligue 2 appearance of the season only sat outside of the automatic promotion spots thanks to their goal difference, Bordeaux will be desperate to complete an immediate top-flight return on Friday night. Despite being last seen missing out on a golden opportunity as they slumped to a toothless 1-0 loss away at Annecy, there is no doubt that David Guion’s men will be excited to make a return to home soil here. Suffering just a single defeat from any of their last six Ligue 2 appearances, the Girondins have continued to gain a reputation for their success at the Matmut Atlantique. In fact, last seen in front of their own supporters cruising their way to a routine 3-0 romp against Laval on May 20th, Bordeaux have won each of their last five straight showdowns in Gironde. Winning each of those five second-tier appearances by an aggregate score of 10-0, Guion’s men are rightfully tipped as a standout pick here.

As for the visitors, making the trip to Bordeaux for their final Ligue 2 showdown with just their goal difference keeping them outside the drop zone, Rodez face what is a season-deciding battle here. However, last seen getting hit with an action-packed 3-2 defeat at home against Pau, Le Raf have come crashing back down to earth since their brief April boost. Without a win from any of their last five straight second-tier appearances, the Reds are seeking what looks set to be a final day miracle. Facing what is a huge challenge when they travel to the Matmut Atlantique on Friday evening, Rodez should also be worried by a nightmare record against the promotion hopefuls. Including a 3-0 drumming when they welcomed Bordeaux to town for their reverse Ligue 2 meeting on August 6th, they have lost each of their last three straight meetings by an aggregate score of 6-1.

Bet: Bordeaux 8/15 to beata Rodez in Friday’s Ligue 2 battle @ Pribet