The form and home dominance of Los Chankas CYC heading into this April 18 fixture make them a formidable force against an Atletico Grau side that has historically struggled on the road. With the hosts sitting at the top of the table and riding a six-game winning streak, their altitude advantage in Andahuaylas combined with a clinical attack led by Franco Torres creates a tough environment for the visitors. While Grau has proven resilient with several recent draws, the statistical gap and Chankas' nearly perfect home record suggest the home side is well-positioned to dictate the tempo and secure the points.

Chongqing Tongliang Long holds a significant edge at the Tongliang Long Stadium, entering this Round 6 clash with a strong unbeaten record and a higher league standing. Their defensive solidity and consistent home form make them the clear favorites against a Shenzhen Peng FC side that has struggled for consistency, particularly on the road where they have historically faced difficulties. Expect Chongqing to dictate the tempo and capitalize on Shenzhen's defensive gaps to secure all three points.

Jong PSV is currently holding a much stronger hand, sitting 5th in the standings compared to a struggling Jong Ajax at the bottom in 20th. While the visitors have historically been a bit of a bogey team for the hosts, the current form favors Eindhoven, who just snapped a losing streak with consecutive wins and clean sheets. Expect a high-energy clash at De Herdgang where the hosts' attacking efficiency likely overcomes the defensive gaps of the Amsterdam side.

St Patrick's Athletic enters this clash as the clear heavyweight, sitting comfortably in 2nd while Drogheda languishes near the bottom of the table. Despite the Saints coming off two narrow losses, their overall tactical discipline and superior goal-scoring record make them formidable favorites here. History is also firmly on their side, with Drogheda failing to beat them in their last nine attempts, including a heavy 4-1 defeat earlier this season. While the Drogs are desperate for points to escape the drop zone, the gulf in quality and St Pat's efficiency on the break should see the visitors dictate play and secure the win at Sullivan & Lambe Park.

Rio Ave enters this clash in a position of strength, having found their stride with four wins in their last five outings. Their recent defensive discipline, coupled with Jalen Blesa's clinical form, makes them formidable at the Estádio dos Arcos. In stark contrast, AVS Futebol SAD remains anchored to the bottom of the table, struggling significantly to find the back of the net or secure points away from home. While the visitors might attempt to sit deep and frustrate, Rio Ave's superior momentum and the pressure of AVS's defensive fragility suggest the hosts are well-primed to dictate play and secure a decisive result.

Las Palmas hosts Leganes at the Gran Canaria Stadium with a clear agenda: reclaim a top-six playoff spot after their stumble against Malaga. The islanders have turned their home ground into a fortress, riding a four-match winning streak in front of their fans. While Leganes enters with boosted spirits following a 2-1 win over Albacete, their travel sickness remains a concern, having dropped six of their last ten on the road.

With Las Palmas boasting a superior defensive record—conceding just 0.86 goals per game—and Manuel Fuster leading the creative charge, the hosts possess the tactical edge. Leganes will likely adopt a cautious, low-block strategy to frustrate the islanders, but the motivation of a playoff race should see Las Palmas find the necessary breakthrough to secure all three points.

Sassuolo hosts Como at the Mapei Stadium with both sides trending in opposite directions as the season winds down. The home side has hit a plateau, securing only one win in their last five outings and struggling significantly against the league's top-tier teams. Without the suspended Domenico Berardi, their creative spark is diminished, making it difficult to breach a disciplined defense.

Como remains the season's standout surprise, sitting on the edge of the Champions League spots and boasting a dominant away record that has seen them unbeaten on the road since December. Having already dismantled Sassuolo twice this season without conceding a goal, their tactical superiority is evident. Expect the visitors to control the tempo and capitalize on a vulnerable Sassuolo backline to secure another clinical victory.

Rodez Aveyron vs SC Amiens

Rodez Aveyron enters this clash at the Stade Paul-Lignon as the clear favorite, riding a massive wave of momentum. Unbeaten in 16 consecutive league matches, they have transformed into a defensive powerhouse, conceding just 0.4 goals per game over their recent stretch. With the promotion playoffs within reach and a clinical Taïryk Arconte leading the line, their disciplined approach makes them incredibly difficult to break down at home.

In sharp contrast, SC Amiens arrives in a desperate state, hovering near the relegation zone after a dismal run without a win in their last five outings. Their defense has been their Achilles' heel, leaking an average of over 2.0 goals per match. Facing the league's most consistent side while struggling for confidence, the visitors will need a monumental shift in focus to disrupt a Rodez team that currently feels unstoppable.

The upcoming clash at the Stade de la Mosson finds Montpellier HSC in a commanding position to tighten their grip on the promotion playoff spots. Maintaining an impressive six-match unbeaten run, the hosts have transformed into a defensive fortress, particularly at home where they haven't tasted defeat in five outings. With Alexandre Mendy spearheading the attack, Montpellier’s clinical edge contrasts sharply with their visitors' recent struggles.

Grenoble Foot 38 travels south mired in a grueling nine-game winless drought. While they have proven difficult to break down—earning several draws lately—their away form remains a significant hurdle, having failed to find the net in their last six trips to this venue. With Montpellier pushing for the top five and Grenoble sitting in the quiet safety of mid-table, the motivation gap favors the home side to secure a decisive result in this Ligue 2 fixture.