Le Havre AC v Saint-Étienne
Le Havre AC host winless Saint-Étienne on Friday night in the D1 Arkema, a match that could prove pivotal for the visitors’ survival hopes, while Le Havre aim to consolidate their mid-table position. Sitting fifth with seven points, Le Havre seek to build on early promise, while bottom-placed Saint-Étienne, goalless in four defeats, desperately need a first win to ignite their campaign.
Recent form and background
Le Havre’s balanced start reads D-W-W-L, with a +1 goal difference reflecting solid home form but a recent 1-0 loss to Fleury away from home. Saint-Étienne languish on zero points (L-L-L-L), shipping 10 goals with 1 goal scored, their defensive woes evident in a 0-4 home thumping by Marseille. Head-to-head, Le Havre hold a slight edge in recent meetings, unbeaten in the last four.
Key players and tactical battles
Le Havre’s goalkeeper Laetitia Philippe, will be crucial in marshalling the backline against Saint-Étienne’s sporadic counters. For the visitors, forward Rachel Corboz hold-up play could test Philippe’s command. The midfield duel between Le Havre’s Zoe Stievenart and Saint-Étienne’s Rachel Corboz may decide possession battles. No major injuries or suspensions reported.
Prediction: Le Havre’s win
Dijon FCO v FC Fleury 91
Dijon FCO aim to halt a poor run when they host third-placed FC Fleury 91 on Saturday afternoon a clash where home resilience meets top-three ambition in the D1 Arkema’s shifting landscape. Dijon, 10th with three points from four matches, seek a morale boost; Fleury, 3rd with nine points from four games, look to stay in the European mix..
Recent form and background
Dijon’s tough run is L-W-L-L, with just two goals scored amid defensive fragility -6 goal difference. A surprise win over Montpellier offered hope, but losses to top sides sting. FC Fleury 91 impress with a W-L-W-W run, their +2 goal difference built on disciplined counterattacks including a 1–0 win over Le Havre. Fleury have won four of the last six meetings between the sides, asserting dominance in this fixture..
Key players and tactical battles
Fleury’s midfielder Cindy Caputo anchors the press, clashing with Dijon’s creative spark Lina Gay in wide areas Lina’s interceptions key to transitions. Dijon’s forward Wu Chengshu must capitalise on rare chances. No notable injuries full squads anticipated.
Prediction: FC Fleury 91 win
Montpellier HSC v RC Lens
Montpellier HSC host struggling RC Lens on Saturday, seeking to spark life into a winless start that has them ninth with three points in the D1 Arkema. Lens, bottom on two points, face a must-not-lose battle, but Montpellier’s home pedigree could tilt this survival six-pointer.
Recent form and background
Montpellier’s dismal L-L-L-W leaves them -1 on difference, though a late win over Marseille hinted at potential. Lens draw blanks with D-D-L-L, their defense crumbling in 7-15 goals. Head-to-head new this season, but Montpellier’s experience looms large.
Key players and tactical battles
Montpellier’s defender Sonia Ouchene, will neutralise Lens Aude Gbedjissi, whose midfield dynamism drives attacks. Ouchene’s duels could stifle Lens’ counters. No major injuries reported for either.
Prediction: RC Lens draw
Paris FC v Olympique de Marseille
Second-placed Paris FC welcome mid-table Olympique de Marseille on Saturday evening, a D1 Arkema fixture blending Parisian flair with Provençal resilience. Paris, on nine points, eye the summit Marseille, with three, aim to build on a recent win.
Recent form and background
Paris surge with W-W-W-L, their attack potent despite a Champions League setback. Marseille’s L-L-L-W shows grit, that victory over Saint-Etienne a turning point. Paris have edged recent encounters, winning two of three.
Key players and tactical battles
Marseille’s Melissa Herrera and Mathilde Bourdieu, bring flair to forwards, testing Paris’ Teninsoun Sissoko in defense. Herrera’s pace versus Almeida’s positioning a key watch. Paris’ midfielder Daphne Corboz orchestrates play.
Prediction: Paris FC win
OL Lyonnes v Nantes
Unbeaten leaders OL Lyonnes host fourth-placed Nantes on Saturday night, a D1 Arkema top-table tussle where Lyon’s pure-bred meets Nantes’ surprise package. With 12 points and +16 goal difference, Lyonnes chase perfection, Nantes, on nine, test the champions’ resolve.
Recent form and background
Lyon’s flawless W-W-W-W rampage includes 19 goals, their attack relentless. Nantes impress with W-L-W-W (+1), upsetting PSG en route. Lyonnes dominate head-to-head, winning the last three convincingly.
Key players and tactical battles
Lyonnes boast Player of the Season frontrunner Tarciane at the back, alongside Melchie Dumornay, Tabitha Chawinga, Vicki Bècho and Liana Joseph Dumornay’s vision unlocking defenses. Nantes’ forward Imane Saoud targets set-pieces. No suspensions
Prediction: OL Lyonnes win
Strasbourg v Paris Saint-Germain
Strasbourg host Paris Saint-Germain, a D1 Arkema encounter that pits seventh against sixth in a classic David vs Goliath contest. The Alsace side sit on five points and will need every ounce of grit to trouble a PSG outfit still chasing consistency. The visitors, on seven points, arrive looking to reignite their title push after a stuttering start.
Recent form and background
Strasbourg steady with D-D-W-L (+2), their draw against Lyon a highlight. PSG mix D-W-L-W (-1), leaky defence costing dearly. PSG have won all recent head-to-heads.
Key players and tactical battles
Strasbourg’s forward engine Inès Konan, will be central to the hosts’ hopes on Sunday. The third-placed playmaker faces a stern test against PSG’s defensive trio of Griedge Mbock Bathy, Thiniba Samoura and Élisa de Almeida. Konan’s tenacity against their technical edge could prove decisive in a finely poised contest. Both sides report a clean bill of health ahead of kick-off.
Prediction: Paris Saint-Germain win
