Grenoble secured a narrow victory over Nîmes on Thursday evening, the final score reading 33:37 in Pro D2 action. The result leaves the visitors sitting sixth with ten points after four matches, while the hosts drop further down to thirteenth on five points. It was a contest that demanded concentration from both sides, and by then it was clear that Grenoble had the sharper edge.
Grenoble's record this season shows two wins and two defeats, a pattern that has kept them in the upper half of the table. Nîmes, by contrast, have managed only a single victory from four outings and have tasted defeat three times. To be fair, the gap between them was visible before kickoff, and the scoreline reflected that disparity, if only marginally.
We had tipped this one for the away side, giving Grenoble a seventy-five percent chance of victory. The prediction held, and it was no surprise to see them come out on top. They had been the more consistent side in recent weeks, and that form carried through into this fixture. The hosts, meanwhile, had struggled to find rhythm in their first few rounds.
Nîmes' recent results tell a tale of inconsistency. They beat Béziers 43:6 but were well beaten by Biarritz Olympique 5:36, and their draw with Mont-de-Marsan was followed by a loss to Narbonne. Grenoble, on the other hand, have shown flashes of quality — a heavy win over Aurillac — but also suffered defeats to Agen and Montauban. Both sides had moments, but the visitors converted theirs more reliably.
The result extends Grenoble's unbeaten run to four matches, though their two losses keep them from leading the pack. Nîmes' winless streak remains at three, and the pressure will mount if they do not respond soon. The goal difference tells its own story: Grenoble sit comfortably above the drop zone, while Nîmes are still searching for stability.
