ES Thaon vs. US Ivry Football Preview Saturday, May 9, 2026 – National 3

THAON-LES-VOSGES, France (Interstat) — ES Thaon will host US Ivry Football on Saturday in a National 3 matchup that carries significant implications for both sides near the end of the season.

Ivry enters the game on a four-match winning streak, having allowed zero goals in each of those victories. The most recent came April 25, a 1-0 shutout of FC Chalonnais. Before that, Ivry defeated CA Pontarlier 1-0 on April 18, blanked Besancon Football 3-0 on April 11 and beat FC Mulhouse 2-0 on March 28.

Ivry’s only loss in its last eight matches was a 1-0 defeat at Thonon Evian Grand Geneve FC on March 14. The club also played a 1-1 draw at US Torcy-Paris Vallee de la Marne on March 21. Overall, Ivry has posted seven clean sheets in its last nine outings.

Thaon, meanwhile, enters Saturday’s contest after a 2-0 victory at Besancon on April 25, snapping a three-match winless streak. Prior to that, Thaon drew 0-0 at home against FC Mulhouse on April 18 and lost 2-1 at US Torcy-Paris Vallee de la Marne on April 11. Thaon had dropped three of its previous four, including a 3-1 home loss to Thonon Evian Grand Geneve on March 28 and a 3-1 defeat to Jura Dolois on March 14.

The two sides met most recently on Feb. 28, when Ivry won 1-0 at home. That result extended Ivry’s head-to-head advantage; Thaon has not beaten Ivry in their last three encounters, with Ivry winning two and drawing one.

Ivry’s defensive solidity has been its hallmark. Since the start of the season, the club has conceded only 10 goals in its last 12 matches across all competitions. Thaon has been more inconsistent, particularly at home, where it has lost three of its last five.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-1 draw, a scoreline that reflects Ivry’s defensive discipline and Thaon’s recent ability to find goals on the road. Thaon’s 2-0 win at Besancon showed attacking promise, but Ivry’s back line has allowed just one goal in its last six matches.

Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday at 6 p.m. local time. A win for Ivry would strengthen its push toward the top of the National 3 table, while Thaon looks to climb away from the relegation zone.