Grenoble FC 57:33 Aurillac: result and stats

Grenoble saw off Aurillac 57-33 in Pro D2 on Wednesday evening, extending their recent superiority over their rivals. The hosts have now won both encounters this season, having taken a narrow 38-36 victory at the same ground on 8 May. By then, the gap between these two sides was already becoming clear. Grenoble sit eighth on 62 points from 30 games, while Aurillac languish fourteenth with just 53 points. The home side's form has been volatile—three wins in five recent outings—but Wednesday's performance offered a statement of intent. Aurillac's recent run tells a different story entirely. They lost their last four matches before this fixture, including heavy defeats to Vannes and Brive. Things came to a head against Grenoble, where the visitors paid for a sloppy opening and never truly recovered. The result means Grenoble hold a nine-point cushion over Aurillac in the table. That gap could prove significant as the season progresses, particularly if the visitors continue to struggle for consistency. Grenoble's unbeaten run in head-to-head meetings this season now stands at two matches. The hosts have shown they can match Aurillac's physicality while maintaining their attacking edge. Aurillac will need to address defensive frailties if they hope to climb away from the bottom half.

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