The National 1 sees Orleans take on Villefranche on Friday 27 March, kicking off at 19:30 (WAT) at Stade de la Source. Orleans are 14th with 11 points from 12 games (in the bottom half), while Villefranche sit 16th on 8 points (in the bottom three). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Orleans's last 4: WWWD Most recently they beat Gobelins 2–1 at home. They are scoring freely – 2.3 goals a game.
Villefranche's last 5: LWLLL Most recently they lost to Le Puy Foot 2–3 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 2.0 conceded.
Orleans arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.5 points a game against 0.7.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 1.7 for Orleans and 0.9 for Villefranche. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 50%, both teams to score at 55%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Orleans to win – a 58% chance at odds of 1.70. Predicted score: Orleans 1–0 Villefranche. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Orleans58%fair 1.73 · @1.70
Draw20%fair 5.03 · @3.20
Villefranche22%fair 4.46 · @4.50
2.68Expected goals
1.73Orleans xG
0.95Villefranche xG
55%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–012%
1–111%
2–010%
2–110%
0–07%
0–17%
From our goals model: Orleans 1.7 – 0.9 Villefranche expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Orleans to win✗
58%
1.73
1.70
Double chance
Either team to win✗
80%
1.25
1.30
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
55%
1.83
1.80
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
75%
1.34
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
50%
1.99
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
72%
1.39
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
41%
2.42
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Orleans / FT Orleans✗
34%
2.90
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
12%
8.42
–
Form
Orleans – last 4
WWWD
13 Mar
vs Gobelins
2–1
W
6 Mar
@ Stade Briochin
3–1
W
20 Feb
@ Bourg-en-bresse 01
3–0
W
13 Feb
@ Le Puy Foot
1–1
D
2.3Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
75%Both scored
75%Over 2.5
Villefranche – last 6
LWLLLD
20 Mar
vs Le Puy Foot
2–3
L
13 Mar
@ Chateauroux
1–0
W
6 Mar
vs Valenciennes
2–3
L
27 Feb
@ Sochaux
1–2
L
20 Feb
vs Dijon
1–2
L
13 Feb
@ Fleury 91
2–2
D
1.5Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Orleans and Villefranche.
What is the prediction for Orleans vs Villefranche?
Our pick is Orleans to win with a 58% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.70.
Who will win Orleans vs Villefranche?
On our numbers Orleans have a 58% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Villefranche 22%.
How many goals will there be in Orleans vs Villefranche?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Orleans vs Villefranche?
Our predicted score is Orleans 1–0 Villefranche, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Orleans vs Villefranche?
Orleans vs Villefranche (National 1) kicks off on Friday 27 March 2026 at 19:30 (West Africa Time) at Stade de la Source.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
Chateauroux3
Dijon3
Sochaux2
Stade Briochin0