Valenciennes – Caen

Valenciennes host a formidable Caen side in what promises to be a stark contrast of form in the league. The home team sit 15th with just five points from six games – one win, two draws and three defeats, and a modest –4 goal difference (five scored, nine conceded). Caen, meanwhile, sit second on 12 points, having won four of their six matches and boasting a healthy +7 margin, scoring 12 and letting in only five. The gap in both points and goal tally underlines the challenge Valenciennes face as they look to close the gap on the table, while Caen aim to consolidate their push for the top spots.