LIVESTREAM France: Asnieres Molosses @ Thonon Black Panthers, May 3, 19:00 CET (7 pm, 1 pm ET)

AFI | American Football | 05/03/2025

Graphic: Dante Bustos

The Thonon Black Panthers (8-1) host the Asnières Molosses (7-2) in a high-stakes French D1 Elite showdown, with first place in the Northern Conference on the line.

Both teams enter riding dominant streaks, setting the stage for a rematch of their Week 5 thriller, won by Thonon 28-27 in the final seconds.

Black Panthers’ three-phase dominance
Thonon has rattled off eight straight wins, fueled by a stifling defense, explosive offense, and opportunistic special teams. Their balanced attack overwhelms opponents early, but they’ll face a Molosses squad averaging 50 points over its last two games while conceding just 12.

Molosses’ late-season surge
Since a Week 5 loss, Asnières has been unstoppable, showcasing a revitalized defense and a ground-and-pound offense that wears down foes. Their +88 point differential in the past two weeks signals peak form, but replicating that against Thonon’s physicality—ranked top-three in sacks and turnovers—poses a new challenge.

A clash of contrasting rhythms
Can Thonon’s disciplined defense contain Asnières’ red-hot momentum, or will the Molosses avenge their narrow first-leg loss? With playoff seeding implications, this duel promises fireworks—and a potential preview of the D1 Elite title game.