Stade Malherbe Caen is preparing to host Sochaux on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 7:30 PM, in a crucial Ligue 2 promotion race match. Following a 3-3 draw against Dijon, coach Gaël Clichy anticipates lineup changes due to suspensions for Valentin Henry and Josué Kimboma, and the return of Dieudonné Gaucho. Caen, currently ninth with 26 points, aims to close the gap on third-placed Sochaux, who have 36 points. Clichy will be in the stands, with assistant Marvin Esor managing from the bench.