Le Mans – Nice

Le Mans host Nice in what promises to be a crucial clash for both sides languishing near the bottom of the table. The home side sit 14th with three points from four games, having failed to win but managing three draws and a narrow 7‑8 goal deficit. Nice, meanwhile, occupy 18th place, also winless, with two points after two draws and two defeats and a meagre 1‑5 tally. The encounter offers Le Mans a chance to convert one of their hard‑earned draws into a victory and climb out of the relegation zone, while Nice will be desperate to snap their goal‑scoring slump and close the gap to safety. A tight, low‑scoring affair seems likely given both teams’ defensive records and recent form.