Creteil vs Chantilly - National 2 - Group A

When Creteil and Chantilly clash at the home ground on September 19, 2026, the stakes extend well beyond a single result — this is a National 2 - Group A fixture that carries real weight for both clubs. Manchester United drew 1-1 with Paris Saint-Germain in their fourth pre-season fixture of the summer on Saturday.

Positionally there is a clear hierarchy: Creteil sit 10th, Chantilly lie 16th, but the National 2 - Group A has a habit of defying such logic. Patchy would be the kindest description of Creteil's recent run: D in their last five, a season win rate of 25%. The visitors have found the going tough on their travels, L in their last five and a win rate of just 0% telling its own story. The contrast in attacking output — 0.5 versus 0.75 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. The promoted side have plans to strengthen in every position, with midfield the priority.

Stylistically, this is a compelling matchup. Creteil favour a patient, possession-based approach, whereas Chantilly are at their most dangerous when allowed to hit quickly on the counter. And there are still question marks even in attack, where they have an abundance of supporting forwards including Mbeumo, Cunha and Amad Diallo, but only one out-and-out striker in Sesko.

Star players on both sides will be eager to make their mark, and the individual duels across the pitch could go a long way to deciding the outcome. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. From picking up Rookie of the Year honors and breaking the league’s single-season assist record to putting up historic 45-point games, she treats the extra friction as pure fuel.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. The weight of evidence points to Creteil, and a 2-1 win for the hosts feels like the most probable outcome. With positions in the National 2 - Group A table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.