Limoges 36-31 St. Raphael: Result, 4 Sept 2026

In an intriguing French Starligue encounter, Limoges hosts St. Raphael in a contest with major European placement implications. Limoges enters this matchup looking to establish home court dominance behind a high-efficiency transition attack and strong backcourt scoring. St. Raphael brings a disciplined, physical 6-0 defensive block designed to limit middle-lane entries and force low-percentage shots from deep. Both sides are competing for crucial standing points, making possession management and error reduction vital across sixty minutes. Key performance metrics like offensive rating and fast-break conversion will likely dictate whether Limoges' high tempo or St. Raphael's defensive structure prevails.

A high-tempo offense tests a rigid 6-0 defensive block in a battle where secondary transitions and 7-meter execution will define the winning side.

Limoges averages 29.8 goals per match when playing at home.St. Raphael limits opponents to 10.4 turnovers per game through disciplined positioning.Limoges converts 76% of fast-break chances into goals.St. Raphael holds an 81% success rate on 7-meter penalty shots.

Limoges: W L W W LSt. Raphael: L W L W L

Limoges leads the recent head-to-head record with three victories in their past five encounters against St. Raphael.