ES Troyes AC vs Valenciennes FC, Ligue 2 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
ES Troyes AC vs Valenciennes FC — Ligue 2 at Stade de l'Aube.
- ES Troyes AC 34 games · 67 pts (2026/27)
- Valenciennes FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Olivier Thual
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AS Saint-Etienne | 12 | 28 |
| 2 | AS Nancy-Lorraine | 12 | 25 |
| 3 | Montpellier HSC | 12 | 24 |
| 4 | Stade de Reims | 12 | 21 |
| 5 | Pau FC | 12 | 20 |
| 6 | Dijon Football Cote d'Or | 12 | 18 |
| 7 | FC Metz | 12 | 17 |
| 8 | Red Star FC | 12 | 17 |
| 9 | FC Annecy | 12 | 16 |
| 10 | USL Dunkerque | 12 | 15 |
| 11 | En Avant Guingamp | 12 | 14 |
| 12 | US Boulogne Cote d'Opale | 12 | 13 |
| 13 | Rodez Aveyron Football | 12 | 13 |
| 14 | FC Nantes | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | Clermont Foot 63 | 12 | 11 |
| 16 | FC Sochaux-Montbeliard | 12 | 11 |
| 17 | Grenoble Foot 38 | 12 | 11 |
| 18 | Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC | 12 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 May | Valenciennes FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Apr | Amiens SC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Apr | Pau FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Apr | Angers SCO | A | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Apr | Paris FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Apr | AJ Auxerre | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 May | ES Troyes AC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Apr | Grenoble Foot 38 | H | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Apr | AC Ajaccio | H | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Apr | Paris FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Apr | Pau FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 06 Apr | FC Annecy | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between ES Troyes AC and Valenciennes FC is underway.
- 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
- 9' Goal! Simon Elisor scores his 22 goal in 402 matches.
- 14' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. David Guion will be considering his options from the bench.
- 19' Tanguy Zoukrou has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 453 appearances.
- 24' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 29' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 34' Both keepers have barely been tested. ES Troyes AC and Valenciennes FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 39' Souleymane Basse, a Senegal , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 40' A moment of madness from Souleymane Basse on 40 minutes earns him a card. Valenciennes FC will be frustrated.
- 45' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 46' It is a substitution in ES Troyes AC team. Luka Ilic is replaced by Junior Olaitan on 46 minute.
- 51' 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 Aymen Boutoutaou suffering a number of foals already.
- 56' ES Troyes AC is showing some good football. However, ES Troyes AC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 59' Poor challenge from Simon Elisor. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 60' Nick Venema makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Valenciennes FC are in front.
- 64' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Youssouf M'Changama.
- 64' The Valenciennes FC bench stirs into life. Julien Masson is withdrawn and Andrew Jung gets his opportunity.
- 65' The whistle greets Mathias Oyewusi as he departs to be replaced by Makabi Lilepo.
- 66' A change in the ES Troyes AC ranks — Rafiki Said Ahamada exits the field as Renaud Ripart enters on 66.
- 71' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both ES Troyes AC and Valenciennes FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 72' The Valenciennes FC bench stirs into life. Manga Foe Ondoa is withdrawn and Jean Eric Moursou gets his opportunity.
- 77' ES Troyes AC make a change. Kyliane Dong trudges off to be replaced by Nicolas de Preville on 77 minutes.
- 78' Jean Eric Moursou picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 78' A change in the ES Troyes AC ranks — Tanguy Zoukrou exits the field as Mamady Bangre enters on 78.
- 80' It is a substitution in Valenciennes FC team. Flamarion is replaced by Aymen Boutoutaou on 80 minute.
- 84' Ante Palaversa is ready to make an impact after coming on for Youssouf M'Changama at the 84 minute mark.
- 89' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- The final score is 1-1.
Lineups
ES Troyes AC Lineups
Starting XI
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21
Luka Ilic ↓ Junior Olaitan 46'
- 38
- 5
- 10
- 14
- 8
- 11
-
22
Tanguy Zoukrou ↓ Mamady Bangre 78'
- 27
- 28
- 3
Bench
- 30
-
17
Nicolas de Preville ↑ 77'
-
20
Renaud Ripart ↑ 66'
-
15
Ante Palaversa ↑ 84'
-
7
Mamady Bangre ↑ 78'
- 33
-
23
Junior Olaitan ↑ 46'
Coach
David Guion
Valenciennes FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Nick Venema ↓ Sirine Doucoure 72'
-
6
Julien Masson ↓ Andrew Jung 64'
- 14
- 24
-
96
Flamarion ↓ Aymen Boutoutaou 80'
- 16
-
90
Mathias Oyewusi ↓ Makabi Lilepo 65'
- 8
- 44
- 3
- 59
Bench
-
18
Andrew Jung ↑ 64'
-
17
Aymen Boutoutaou ↑ 80'
- 20
- 30
-
9
Sirine Doucoure ↑ 72'
-
34
Makabi Lilepo ↑ 65'
-
13
Jean Eric Moursou ↑ 72'
Coach
Ahmed Kantari
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Yoann Touzghar | 4 |
| Teddy Chevalier | 1 |
| Baptiste Guillaume | 1 |
| Eric Vandenabeele | 1 |
| Alimami Gory | 1 |
| Sebastien Roudet | 1 |
| Aymen Boutoutaou | 1 |
| Tony Mauricio | 1 |
Head to Head
ES Troyes AC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.34
ES Troyes AC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14
Valenciennes FC xG
I would bet for:
ES Troyes AC or Valenciennes FC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 55%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.48
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
ES Troyes AC or Draw
70%
Draw or Valenciennes FC
59%
ES Troyes AC or Valenciennes FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: ES Troyes AC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
10.5%
1 – 0
10.1%
0 – 1
8.4%
2 – 1
8.3%
2 – 0
7.3%
1 – 2
7%
0 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
3.7%
3 – 0
3.2%
1 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — ES Troyes AC
| Handicap | ES Troyes AC covers | Push | Valenciennes FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 21% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 18% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
ES Troyes AC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Valenciennes FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

