About 8 teams from Ligue 2 have a real chance to qualify for the Ligue 1 this season. The battle for the top 3 places in th standings is fierce, and the team of Caen is just 3 points behind the third position, but with a game less and significantly better goal difference than Guingamp, who currently occupies the third place. Undoubtedly, Caen will do everything possible to take full advantage of the home game against Istres.
Occupying the 12th position, Istres has not yet guaranteed staying in Ligue 2, as the team is only 4 points above the relegation zone. The team of Istres, however, has forthcoming matches mainly against teams from the bottom half of the table, in which the team can actually ensure staying in the league.
Caen, in turn, has not played against the top 2 teams in the standings Monaco and Nantes and after the loss in the last round against the direct opponent for the third place Guingamp, the win in this game seems mandatory for the hosts. Caen performs quite well at home and is definitely the favorite to win this match.