Orléans vs Thionville Lusitanos, 23 November 2026, Ligue 3: form, head-to-head and match facts

Orléans host Thionville Lusitanos in a clash that pits the 14th‑placed side, with just seven points from six games (two wins, one draw and three defeats, a 6‑8 goal record), against the league’s fourth‑place outfit, sitting on eleven points after three victories, two stalemates and a single loss and a modest 12‑10 goal surplus. The visitors have been the more consistent performers this season, edging their opponents by a clear two‑point margin and boasting a superior defensive record despite conceding ten goals. Orléans will be looking to close the gap on the mid‑table and turn their negative goal difference around, while Thionville Lusitanos will aim to extend their push for a top‑three finish. Head‑to‑head, the higher‑ranked Thionville enter the game as clear favourites, but Orléans’ home advantage could make the encounter tighter than the table suggests.