ES Troyes AC vs Valenciennes FC, Ligue 2 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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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 Alexandre Perreau Niel
- Referee Julien Rouquette
- Referee Regis Gaillard
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AS Saint-Étienne | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Annecy | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | USL Dunkerque | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | FC Metz | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | Montpellier HSC | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | Red Star FC | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | Rodez Aveyron Football | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | En Avant Guingamp | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Pau FC | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | Stade de Reims | 2 | 2 |
| 12 | Dijon Football Cote d'Or | 2 | 1 |
| 13 | AS Nancy-Lorraine | 2 | 1 |
| 14 | US Boulogne Côte d'Opale | 2 | 1 |
| 15 | Grenoble Foot 38 | 2 | 1 |
| 16 | Clermont Foot 63 | 2 | 1 |
| 17 | FC Sochaux-Montbéliard | 2 | 1 |
| 18 | FC Nantes | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Nov | Valenciennes FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Oct | FC Lorient | A | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Oct | Le Mans FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Oct | Paris FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Sep | US Orleans Loiret | H | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Sep | AJ Auxerre | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Nov | ES Troyes AC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Oct | Le Havre AC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Oct | SM Caen | A | 0–0 | D |
| 04 Oct | Grenoble Foot 38 | H | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Sep | AC Ajaccio | A | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Sep | Chamois Niortais FC | H | 1–1 | D |
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Stade de l'Aube!
- 5' Belgium international Baptiste Guillaume has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Chris Bedia made 194 appearances and scored 21 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' ES Troyes AC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 18' Gauthier Hein was booked on 18.
- 23' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 28' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 33' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 34' A meaty challenge results in booking for Baptiste Guillaume on 34.
- 38' Controversy at the stadium! Sessi D'Almeida argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 43' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Valenciennes FC that had 367 games and scored 259 goals.
- 48' The travelling Valenciennes FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 53' ES Troyes AC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 58' A goal from the Mali international Boubacar Kouyate! He fires home on 58 to make it 1-0!
- 63' Another change for ES Troyes AC made on 63 minute. Chris Bedia leaves to be changed by Ihsan Sacko.
- 66' Malek Chergui is ready to make an impact after coming on for Sessi D'Almeida at the 66 minute mark.
- 71' Both keepers have barely been tested. ES Troyes AC and Valenciennes FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 73' The ES Troyes AC manager makes a substitution. Rayan Raveloson departs to be replaced by Rui Pires.
- 74' The supporters are chanting for Jorris Romil. He replaces Frederic Bong on 74 minute.
- 77' Valenciennes FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Matteo Fedele is hanging Julien Masson on the field on 77 minute.
- 80' Controversy at the stadium! Pape Ndiaye Souare argues furiously but the Red card stands.
- 83' Fresh legs for ES Troyes AC! Stone Mambo comes on to replace Yoann Touzghar.
- 88' ES Troyes AC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Valenciennes FC's shape.
- 90' Maxime Barthelme picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Valenciennes FC.
Lineups
ES Troyes AC Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 19
-
7
Yoann Touzghar ↓ Stone Mambo 83'
-
15
Rayan Raveloson ↓ Rui Pires 73'
- 24
- 17
- 30
- 28
- 10
-
26
Chris Bedia ↓ Ihsan Sacko 63'
- 3
Bench
- 16
- 8
- 14
-
13
Ihsan Sacko ↑ 63'
-
23
Stone Mambo ↑ 83'
-
20
Rui Pires ↑ 73'
- 29
Coach
Laurent Batlles
Valenciennes FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
27
Frederic Bong ↓ Jorris Romil 74'
-
4
Sessi D'Almeida ↓ Malek Chergui 66'
- 10
- 40
-
13
Julien Masson ↓ Matteo Fedele 77'
- 28
- 7
- 14
- 18
- 5
- 9
Bench
- 2
-
17
Jorris Romil ↑ 74'
- 6
-
11
Malek Chergui ↑ 66'
-
8
Matteo Fedele ↑ 77'
- 30
- 33
Coach
Olivier Guegan
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Yoann Touzghar | 4 |
| Eric Vandenabeele | 1 |
| Alimami Gory | 1 |
| Sebastien Roudet | 1 |
| Aymen Boutoutaou | 1 |
| Tony Mauricio | 1 |
| Jaures Assoumou | 1 |
| Nick Venema | 1 |
Head to Head
ES Troyes AC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.33
ES Troyes AC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.86
Valenciennes FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 63% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: ES Troyes AC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.19
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
ES Troyes AC or Draw
79%
Draw or Valenciennes FC
48%
ES Troyes AC or Valenciennes FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.7%
0 – 0
13.6%
2 – 0
9.5%
0 – 1
8.4%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
5.3%
3 – 0
4.2%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 1
3.7%
2 – 2
3.6%
3 – 2
1.7%
Asian Handicap — ES Troyes AC
| Handicap | ES Troyes AC covers | Push | Valenciennes FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 14% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 24% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 15% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
ES Troyes AC keeps clean sheet
43%
✗
Valenciennes FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.