Vimy vs Drancy - National 3 - Group E

The National 3 - Group E returns to the home ground on May 16, 2026, where Vimy and Drancy will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. Catch up with all the action from Chelsea's pre-season clash with AC Milan.

There is plenty riding on this National 3 - Group E encounter for Vimy and Drancy alike, and neither will want to leave the home ground empty-handed. The hosts will hope that the the home ground crowd can inspire a performance, whatever the numbers suggest. The visitors will travel in the hope that a change of scene can spark a turnaround, whatever the form book says. It’s safe to say that Paige Bueckers is putting up elite all-around numbers in her second WNBA season for the Dallas Wings, averaging over 20 points and nearly six assists a night.

Pressing intensity will define the contest. Vimy will seek to win the ball high up the pitch and suffocate Drancy's build-up, while the visitors will aim to play through the pressure and exploit the spaces it leaves behind. But the Greek winger believes the mentality Arsenal are showing in pre-season is a sign they are ready to defend their crown.

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. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. He would keep it close until the defender had a nibble and then shift it," says Carr.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. Expect a tight, competitive affair that could easily end all square at 1-1. More than just three points is on the line at the home ground — this is a fixture that could shape the narrative of both clubs' seasons. The team currently most likely to win the 2026 WNBA Finals according to Opta.