Boulogne – Laval

Boulogne host a struggling Laval side in what promises to be a tight encounter, with both teams languishing near the bottom of the table. The home side sit 14th with five points from six games, having failed to win but managing to avoid defeat in five draws, and they carry a modest -1 goal difference after scoring two and conceding three. Laval, meanwhile, occupy 18th place with four points, their lone victory and a single draw offset by four losses, leaving them with a -6 margin after netting seven while letting in thirteen. Given Boulogne’s unbeaten run, albeit without a win, and Laval’s need to claw back from a poor defensive record, the match could hinge on which side can finally convert a draw into three points.