TOULOUSE, France (Interstat) — Toulouse FC 2 will look to extend a strong late-season push when they host FC Bassin d’Arcachon on Saturday, May 9, in a National 3 clash.

The match, scheduled for a 6 p.m. local kickoff, carries significance for both sides as the French fifth-tier campaign enters its final weeks.

Toulouse FC 2 enters on a two-match winning streak. The reserve side defeated Les Genets d’Anglet Football 1-0 on the road April 25, following a 1-0 victory at US Lege-Cap-Ferret on April 11. Before those wins, Toulouse suffered a 1-0 home loss to Blagnac FC on April 19.

Overall, the team has shown defensive solidity, keeping four clean sheets in its last six outings. However, scoring has been intermittent: in the same stretch, Toulouse managed only one goal in three matches, with a 2-0 win over Canet Roussillon FC on March 28 providing a rare offensive burst. The side has been prone to draws, with six stalemates in its 11 previous matches according to available results.

FC Bassin d’Arcachon arrives with momentum after a 3-0 victory at RCO Agde on April 18 — their largest margin of victory in recent weeks. That result snapped a three-match winless run that included two draws and a 2-1 loss at Tarbes Pyrenees Football on March 18.

The visiting side has been inconsistent, alternating wins, draws and losses. Notably, they have struggled to score on the road, managing just one goal in away fixtures against Onet-le-Chateau Football (1-0 win on March 28) and a scoreless draw at Pau FC 2 (0-0 on March 21). Defensively, they have conceded multiple goals in three of their last six matches.

In the teams’ most recent known meetings, context is limited. Both sides have faced common National 3 opponents this season. Toulouse beat Les Genets d’Anglet twice — 1-0 away and 0-0 at home — while FC Bassin d’Arcachon drew 1-1 with the same opponent on Feb. 14.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-0 victory for Toulouse FC 2, suggesting a tight contest likely decided by a single goal.

Kickoff is set for Saturday at Toulouse’s Stade de la Plaine. Weather forecasts call for partly cloudy skies with temperatures around 18 degrees Celsius. No injuries or suspensions have been reported for either side.

National 3 is the fifth tier of French football, part of the Championnat National system. Toulouse FC 2 serves as the reserve team of Ligue 1 side Toulouse FC. FC Bassin d’Arcachon, based in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, competes in Group B of the league.