Nantes – Dunkerque

Nantes host Dunkerque in what promises to be a crucial test for a side languishing in 17th place with just four points from six games, having scored only seven while conceding twelve. Dunkerque sit comfortably in the top half at eighth, boasting eight points from an evenly balanced record of two wins, two draws and two defeats, and a neutral goal difference of 10‑10. The home side will be desperate to snap a run of four losses and climb out of the relegation zone, while Dunkerque will look to consolidate their mid‑table position and keep pace with the leaders. The fixture also offers a chance to reverse recent head‑to‑head trends, as both clubs have yet to secure a decisive advantage in their encounters this season.