Valenciennes – Orleans

Valenciennes host Orléans at the Stade du Hainaut with both sides languishing near the bottom of the table – the hosts sit 14th with nine points from two wins, three draws and five defeats, while the visitors are 15th on an identical nine-point tally. Both teams have struggled offensively, Valenciennes having netted just ten goals while conceding fifteen, and Orléans scoring nine and letting in fourteen. The clash offers a crucial chance for either side to climb out of the relegation zone, especially given their similar recent form of two victories and three stalemates each. A tight, low‑scoring affair can be expected as both clubs look to convert their modest point totals into a vital win.