This Tuesday and Wednesday, the Judo Pro League returns for Day 3, and some of the results could already prove decisive. While some teams will be looking to consolidate their place in the top 8, others will be desperate for a win if they are not to miss out on qualification for the quarter-finals.

Dojo Nantais vs Judo Nice Métropole

Judo Nice Métropole, the leaders in the elimination phase, travel to Nantes this Tuesday with the aim of consolidating their lead in the standings in a duel of extremes against the Dojo Nantais. In the event of a bonus victory, the defending champions would secure their qualification and move closer to first place, enabling them to welcome a more affordable opponent in the quarter-finals.

OM Judo vs SGS Judo

In one of the clashes of this 3rd day, OM Judo hosts SGS Judo, currently 2nd in the elimination phase. Quentin Joubert's team-mates have not wavered in their 2 home matches and are confident of progress. OM will be able to count on a full squad to take on a Genoese opponent whose objective is clearly stated: to win the title that narrowly eluded them last year.

 

Dojo Béglais vs Montpellier Judo Olympic

After a fine victory over Asnières on Matchday 2, Montpellier Judo Olympic will be looking to build on their success against a struggling Begau outfit (13th). A win would bring the team-mates of new French +100 kg champion Angel Gutman significantly closer to their first quarter-final appearance in three years.

Normandie Judo vs Auxerre Judo

In one of the day's most open face-offs, Normandie Judo welcomes Auxerre Judo. After a perfect start with two wins in two home matches, the Burgundy franchise will need to confirm their form on the road against a Normandy team whose competition has yet to really get underway (only one match, a loss to one of the favourites, SGS Judo).

AM Asnières Judo 92 vs Judo des Hauts-de-France

With their backs against the wall after two consecutive defeats, AM Asnières Judo 92 welcome Judo des Hauts-de-France with the obligation to win if they hope to reach the quarter-finals. Last year's semi-finalists will face the Hauts-de-France franchise, who, in their 2nd appearance, are dreaming of a place in the quarter-finals. Woe betide the loser in what promises to be a wide-open encounter!

JC Chilly Mazarin-Morangis vs US Orléans Judo Loiret

In a duel between two teams accustomed to national podium finishes, US Orléans travels to JC Chilly Mazarin-Morangis. The Loiret judokas, who won their first match comfortably against a weakened Nantes outfit, face their first real test in the competition on Wednesday, against a Chilly Mazarin-Morangis team who will once again be relying on their young talent if they are to secure a place in the quarter-finals.

Juniville Marnaval Grand Est vs Flam 91

Juniville Marnaval Grand Est will have their work cut out for them when they welcome Flam 91 and their Olympic medallist Shirine Boukli, who is due to return to competition on Wednesday. While the Essonne-based franchise will be aiming for its first bonus win to consolidate its place in the top 3, the Grand Est team will be seeking its first-ever Judo Pro League victory.