Red Star's looking to stop the bleeding in a mid-summer friendly against an Orléans side that's actually clicking right now. Two losses in their last three is not the vibe for the Parisians. 🔴

Red Star have been shaky defensively—conceding three to Rodez and losing to Troyes says it all. Meanwhile, Orléans are riding a decent run with three wins in five, though that Monaco hammering showed they can still get exposed.

Key storylines:

• Red Star need to tighten up after back-to-back defeats and a clumsy draw; a friendly is the perfect lab test before things get serious
• Orléans' form is legitimate — three wins in five is solid going into what looks like a preseason gauntlet
• Expect an open, end-to-end affair with both sides using this to sharpen up ⚽

Expected lineups:

• Red Star FC: Mendy, Diallo, Boutobba, Koundé, Geubbels, Sezionia
• US Orléans: Marechal, Porozo, Gégé, Mfeza, Soumah, Petrovic

Prediction:

1-1 lean. Red Star have enough quality to avoid a third straight loss, but their shaky D and Orléans' momentum make a draw feel right for a friendly this early in the summer.