CFFEB vs Rahimo - Ligue 1

A fascinating Ligue 1 chapter awaits on September 26, 2026 when CFFEB take on Rahimo at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. Just as was the case in the previous meeting between the teams in April of last year, when Emery's side gave them such a scare in the Champions League tie at Villa Park, PSG were hanging on at the end.

There is little to choose between CFFEB and Rahimo on paper, and the Ligue 1 encounter should reflect that balance. The hosts are desperate for a lift, with D in their last five and a win rate of 0% that underscores the size of the task facing them. When a team wins 100% of their matches and posts WDLLL in their last five, as Rahimo have, even the longest trips hold no fear. Their respective approaches this season have differed noticeably, and the tactical contrast could prove telling. In terms of net spend, Liverpool topped the table with £219.4m, followed by Ipswich (£190.7m), Spurs (£176m) and Hull (£160.5m).

Stylistically, this is a compelling matchup. CFFEB favour a patient, possession-based approach, whereas Rahimo are at their most dangerous when allowed to hit quickly on the counter. As a winger or more of a central, attacking midfielder? “He’s an offensive player who knows how to mix it up across the attack.

Game-changers are scattered across both line-ups, and the contest may well be decided by which side's match-winners deliver on the day. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. Ajax's struggles have become a soap opera but new boss Michel has delivered seven wins and two draws across all competitions to ensure they at least have a Conference League campaign to look forward to.

Predictions are tricky when the sides are this evenly matched, and small margins — a moment of quality, a slice of luck — could decide it either way. With the sides so closely matched, a 2-2 stalemate looks the most likely way this one ends. Whatever the outcome, the Ligue 1 fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. The team currently most likely to win the 2026 WNBA Finals according to Opta.