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ALES-EN-CEVENNES, France (Interstat) — Olympique Ales-en-Cevennes hosts Marseille U19 on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in a National 3 matchup with both teams seeking momentum as the season enters its final weeks.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 2-1 victory for the home side.

Ales-en-Cevennes (12-3-5) enters the match on a three-game winning streak, most recently a 3-0 victory at Montpellier U19 on May 9. The club has shown offensive firepower, scoring 12 goals in its past four matches, including an 8-0 rout of Carnoux Football on March 28 and a 4-2 win at ES Fosseenne on April 18.

The home team also defeated Olympique Lyonnais 2 3-0 on April 25 and posted a 2-0 victory at ASPTT Dijon on April 11. Its only loss in the past seven matches came March 14 against ESC Rocheville.

In the most recent head-to-head meeting, Ales-en-Cevennes defeated Marseille U19 2-1 on Aug. 22, 2025, on the road.

Marseille U19 (6-5-8) is coming off a 1-1 draw at Bastia U19 on May 10, preceded by a 2-0 loss at ESC Rocheville on May 9. The visitors have struggled for consistency, alternating wins and losses over their past six matches.

Earlier this season, Marseille U19 earned a 4-1 win at Balma U19 on May 3 and a 2-0 victory over Montpellier U19 on April 25. However, the club has dropped three of its past five contests, also falling 2-0 at Gallia Lucciana on April 18 and 2-1 at Riviera FC on March 29.

Marseille U19’s road form has been uneven, with three wins, two draws and three losses away from home this season.

The visitors face a quick turnaround, traveling to Clermont U19 on Sunday, May 17.

Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday at Ales-en-Cevennes’ home pitch.