Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Le Havre AC vs Valenciennes FC, Ligue 2 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 2 · 2022-23
Le Havre AC
0 – 2
Full Time
Valenciennes FC
Mon 22 May 2023 · 18:45 UTC Stade Oceane HT 45' · FT 45'
Arthur Desmas 6' Y
Y 42' Jordan Poha
Gautier Lloris 45' Y
Y 79' Quentin Lecoeuche

Overview

Match Preview

Le Havre AC vs Valenciennes FC — Ligue 2 at Stade Oceane.

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

3
2
4
Le Havre AC 9 games · Avg 2.4 goals Valenciennes FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-05-22 Le Havre AC 0–2 Valenciennes FC 2022-08-06 Valenciennes FC 1–0 Le Havre AC 2022-04-16 Valenciennes FC 0–1 Le Havre AC 2021-11-06 Le Havre AC 0–0 Valenciennes FC 2021-05-08 Valenciennes FC 3–5 Le Havre AC

Recent Form

Le Havre AC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 May Valenciennes FC H 0–2 L
15 May FC Annecy A 0–1 L
08 May Rodez Aveyron Football H 1–0 W
29 Apr SM Caen A 2–1 W
22 Apr US Quevilly-Rouen Metropole H 0–0 D
15 Apr Nimes Olympique A 1–0 W
Valenciennes FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 May Le Havre AC A 2–0 W
13 May Pau FC H 1–1 D
06 May Nimes Olympique A 3–3 D
29 Apr FC Girondins de Bordeaux H 0–2 L
22 Apr Amiens SC A 2–0 W
15 Apr Chamois Niortais FC H 0–0 D

Key Stats

22% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
22% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Le Havre AC and Valenciennes FC has kicked off!
  • 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Le Havre AC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 6' Controversy at the stadium! Arthur Desmas argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 6' Magnificent from Adrian Grbic! That is 35 goals in 365 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 7' The Austria Adrian Grbic breaks the deadlock on 7 minutes. 0-2!
  • 12' Ilyes Hamache has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 17' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Gautier Lloris made 192 appearances and scored 13 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 22' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Le Havre AC and Valenciennes FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 24' Time for substitution for Valenciennes FC. Adrian Grbic is replaced by Ugo Bonnet.
  • 25' The crowd applauds Adrian Grbic as he leaves the pitch. Ugo Bonnet steps in for Valenciennes FC.
  • 30' Le Havre AC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Valenciennes FC backline.
  • 35' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 40' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 42' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jordan Poha on 42.
  • 45' The referee calls foul for Gautier Lloris. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 46' Makrane Bentoumi gets the nod from Le Havre AC. He replaces Nolan Mbemba and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 47' What composure from Mohamed Kaba! The international strokes it home. 0-3.
  • 52' Oualid El Hajjam has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 434 appearances.
  • 57' 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.
  • 60' The whistle greets Josue Casimir as he departs to be replaced by Amir Richardson.
  • 61' Another change for Le Havre AC made on 61 minute. Josue Casimir leaves to be changed by Amir Richardson.
  • 66' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 71' A change in the Valenciennes FC ranks — Yassine Haouari exits the field as Mathieu Debuchy enters on 71.
  • 72' The whistle greets Ilyes Hamache as he departs to be replaced by Salim Ben Seghir.
  • 77' Valenciennes FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 78' It is a substitution in Le Havre AC team. Oualid El Hajjam is replaced by Elies Mahmoud on 78 minute.
  • 79' Noah Diliberto is ready to make an impact after coming on for Quentin Lecoeuche at the 79 minute mark.
  • 79' Quentin Lecoeuche picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 80' Valenciennes FC ring the changes. Aymen Boutoutaou has done his job and it is now time for Jason Berthomier to step up.
  • 84' It is a substitution in Le Havre AC team. Oussama Targhalline is replaced by Yann Kitala on 84 minute.
  • 89' Le Havre AC is showing some good football. However, Le Havre AC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • The final score is 0-2.

Lineups

Le Havre AC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Luka Elsner

Valenciennes FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ahmed Kantari

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Romain Basque 3
Matthis Abline 2
Ilyes Hamache 2
Adrian Grbic 2
Florian Raspentino 2
Jamal Thiare 2
Alimami Gory 2
Tinotenda Kadewere 1

Head to Head

2023-05-22 Le Havre AC 0–2 Valenciennes FC 2022-08-06 Valenciennes FC 1–0 Le Havre AC 2022-04-16 Valenciennes FC 0–1 Le Havre AC 2021-11-06 Le Havre AC 0–0 Valenciennes FC 2021-05-08 Valenciennes FC 3–5 Le Havre AC

Le Havre AC Form

2023-05-22 Le Havre AC 0–2 Valenciennes FC L 2023-05-15 FC Annecy 1–0 Le Havre AC L 2023-05-08 Le Havre AC 1–0 Rodez Aveyron Football W 2023-04-29 SM Caen 1–2 Le Havre AC W 2023-04-22 Le Havre AC 0–0 US Quevilly-Rouen Metropole D 2023-04-15 Nimes Olympique 0–1 Le Havre AC W

Valenciennes FC Form

2023-05-22 Le Havre AC 0–2 Valenciennes FC W 2023-05-13 Valenciennes FC 1–1 Pau FC D 2023-05-06 Nimes Olympique 3–3 Valenciennes FC D 2023-04-29 Valenciennes FC 0–2 FC Girondins de Bordeaux L 2023-04-22 Amiens SC 0–2 Valenciennes FC W 2023-04-15 Valenciennes FC 0–0 Chamois Niortais FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.1 Le Havre AC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28 Valenciennes FC xG
I would bet for: Le Havre AC or Valenciennes FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Le Havre AC33% Draw30% Valenciennes FC37%
Actual: Valenciennes FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes49% 0% No51%
Avg goals/match: 2.38
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 42%
58%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Le Havre AC or Draw
63%
Draw or Valenciennes FC
67%
Le Havre AC or Valenciennes FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Le Havre AC22% Draw50% Valenciennes FC28%
Actual: Valenciennes FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
11.5%
0 – 1
10.8%
1 – 0
9%
1 – 2
8%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
6.9%
2 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
4.5%
1 – 3
3.5%
0 – 3
3.1%
3 – 1
2.5%

Asian Handicap — Le Havre AC

Handicap Le Havre AC covers Push Valenciennes FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 18% 70%
-0.5 30% — 70%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 21% 18%
+1.5 82% — 18%
+2 82% 12% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Le Havre AC keeps clean sheet
29% ✓
Valenciennes FC keeps clean sheet
34% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.