Amiens SC vs Valenciennes FC, Ligue 2 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Amiens SC vs Valenciennes FC — Ligue 2 at Stade Credit Agricole la Licorne.
- Amiens SC 34 games · 24 pts (2026/27)
- Valenciennes FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Faouzi Benchabane
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AS Saint-Étienne | 7 | 16 |
| 2 | Red Star FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stade de Reims | 7 | 13 |
| 4 | Montpellier HSC | 7 | 12 |
| 5 | FC Metz | 7 | 10 |
| 6 | AS Nancy-Lorraine | 7 | 10 |
| 7 | FC Annecy | 7 | 10 |
| 8 | FC Sochaux-Montbéliard | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | Dijon Football Cote d'Or | 7 | 9 |
| 10 | Pau FC | 7 | 8 |
| 11 | USL Dunkerque | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | En Avant Guingamp | 7 | 8 |
| 13 | Grenoble Foot 38 | 7 | 8 |
| 14 | Rodez Aveyron Football | 7 | 7 |
| 15 | FC Nantes | 7 | 7 |
| 16 | Clermont Foot 63 | 7 | 6 |
| 17 | US Boulogne Côte d'Opale | 7 | 5 |
| 18 | Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC | 7 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep | Valenciennes FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Sep | Paris FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 02 Sep | En Avant Guingamp | H | 4–1 | W |
| 26 Aug | FC Girondins de Bordeaux | A | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Aug | SC Bastia | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Aug | AJ Auxerre | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep | Amiens SC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Sep | FC Girondins de Bordeaux | H | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Sep | AS Saint-Étienne | A | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Aug | Rodez Aveyron Football | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Aug | En Avant Guingamp | H | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Aug | SC Bastia | A | 0–3 | L |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Amiens SC have kicked off against Valenciennes FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 4' Valenciennes FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 4.
- 9' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 14' Both keepers have barely been tested. Amiens SC and Valenciennes FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 19' Amiens SC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Valenciennes FC backline.
- 24' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 26' That looks like a foul for a card for Andrew Jung.
- 31' Supporters expect more eagerness from Gael Kakuta, as he is very good at scoring at Stade Credit Agricole la Licorne with 6 goals in the last 6 games.
- 32' Ilyes Hamache picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 37' Amiens SC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 42' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 47' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Andrew Jung suffering a number of foals already.
- 52' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Amiens SC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 57' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 62' Nick Venema has so much to prove this time. He replaces Andrew Jung on 62 minute.
- 65' Amiens SC player sees a card in front of him.
- 70' Valenciennes FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 75' The 21-year-old Kassoum Ouattara has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 76' Valenciennes FC ring the changes. Bruno Costa has done his job and it is now time for Sacha Banse to step up.
- 80' Controversy at the stadium! Andy Carroll argues furiously but the card stands.
- 81' Frank Boya is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jeremy Gelin at the 81 minute mark.
- 84' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Frank Boya on 84 minutes.
- 84' Anthony Knockaert is ready to make an impact after coming on for Aymen Boutoutaou at the 84 minute mark.
- 89' France international Julien Masson has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 90' Another change for Amiens SC made on 90 minute. Kylian Kaiboue leaves to be changed by Mamadou Fofana.
- 0-0 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Amiens SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
-
24
Jeremy Gelin ↓ Frank Boya 81'
- 7
- 10
- 14
-
20
Kylian Kaiboue ↓ Mamadou Fofana 90'
- 16
- 2
- –
- 9
- 22
Bench
-
–
Andy Carroll ↑ 62'
-
6
Mamadou Fofana ↑ 90'
- 4
-
–
Frank Boya ↑ 81'
- 15
- 25
- 30
-
8
Abdoul Tapsoba ↑ 90'
Valenciennes FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 15
- 6
- 39
- 24
-
–
Bruno Costa ↓ Sacha Banse 76'
-
–
Andrew Jung ↓ Nick Venema 62'
- 17
- 16
-
20
Ilyes Hamache ↓ Sofiane Boudraa 62'
- 23
Bench
-
–
Anthony Knockaert ↑ 84'
-
10
Nick Venema ↑ 62'
- 14
- 30
- 5
-
7
Sofiane Boudraa ↑ 62'
-
–
Sacha Banse ↑ 76'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Arnaud Lusamba | 3 |
| Chadrac Akolo | 3 |
| Allan Linguet | 2 |
| Mickael Alphonse | 2 |
| Jason Berthomier | 1 |
| Louis Mafouta | 1 |
| Iron Gomis | 1 |
| Stephen Odey | 1 |
Head to Head
Amiens SC Form
Valenciennes FC Form
2023-09-23
Amiens SC
0–0
Valenciennes FC
D
2023-09-16
Valenciennes FC
1–2
FC Girondins de Bordeaux
L
2023-09-02
AS Saint-Étienne
0–0
Valenciennes FC
D
2023-08-26
Rodez Aveyron Football
0–1
Valenciennes FC
W
2023-08-19
Valenciennes FC
0–0
En Avant Guingamp
D
2023-08-12
SC Bastia
3–0
Valenciennes FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.25
Amiens SC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.77
Valenciennes FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 67% + Under — clean sheet likely 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.02
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 2.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Amiens SC or Draw
77%
Draw or Valenciennes FC
53%
Amiens SC or Valenciennes FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
15.3%
1 – 1
13.7%
2 – 0
9.9%
0 – 1
8.9%
2 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
4.8%
3 – 0
4.1%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 1
3.3%
2 – 2
3.1%
3 – 2
1.4%
Asian Handicap — Amiens SC
| Handicap | Amiens SC covers | Push | Valenciennes FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 14% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 25% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 15% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Amiens SC keeps clean sheet
47%
✗
Valenciennes FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

