Valenciennes – La Roche VF

Valenciennes host La Roche VF in what promises to be a stark contrast of form, with the home side languishing in 15th place on five points after one win, two draws and three defeats, scoring five and conceding nine. La Roche sit comfortably in third, having amassed 12 points from three victories and three stalemates while keeping a positive goal difference of seven for and four against. The gap in both points and recent results sets the stage for a decisive test for Valenciennes, who will need to reverse a string of losses against a side that remains unbeaten. A win for La Roche would solidify their push for the top spots, whereas a draw could give Valenciennes a much‑needed spark to climb out of the relegation zone.