Lorient – Stade Brestois 29

Lorient host Stade Brestois 29 at the Stade du Moustoir in what promises to be a tightly contested clash between the seventh‑placed side on 11 points and the tenth‑placed visitors with nine. Lorient have secured three wins and two draws from seven games, edging ahead with a modest +1 goal difference (7‑6), while Brest have been more prolific in front of goal, netting 13 but conceding ten. Both teams have suffered two defeats already, suggesting a battle for those crucial mid‑table points. The head‑to‑head record this season could tip the balance, as each side looks to improve on their recent form and climb higher in the table.