Marseille – Le Mans

Marseille host Le Mans in what promises to be a tight battle at the Stade Vélodrome, with both sides languishing near the bottom of the table. Marseille sit 13th with three points from one win and three defeats, their goal‑difference even at zero after scoring six and conceding six. Le Mans, just a notch below in 14th place, have also amassed three points but remain unbeaten, having drawn all three of their matches and sit a goal‑short behind with a 7‑8 record. The two clubs have met only sparingly in recent seasons, and the encounter could prove decisive for either side’s bid to climb out of the relegation zone. A positive result for either side would not only lift them off the foot of the table but also give them a vital psychological edge as the campaign heads into its crucial second half.