Valenciennes – Quevilly

Valenciennes host Quebilly in what promises to be a crucial clash in the lower half of the table, with the hosts languishing in 15th place on five points after one win, two draws and three defeats, scoring five and conceding nine. Quebilly sit just above them in 11th, having amassed eight points from two victories, two stalemates and two losses while netting six and letting in eight. The two sides have already exchanged points this season, and a win for Valenciennes could lift them out of the relegation zone, whereas Quebilly will look to close the gap on the playoff places. Both teams will be keen to improve their goal differences, which currently sit at –4 for Valenciennes and –2 for Quebilly, adding an extra layer of urgency to the encounter.