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Le Mans FC vs Valenciennes FC, Ligue 2 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 2 · 2019-20
Le Mans FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Valenciennes FC
Fri 9 Aug 2019 · 18:00 UTC HT 45+4' · FT 45+5'
Y 12' Joffrey Cuffaut
Tom Duponchelle 34' Y
Y 43' Sessi D'Almeida

Overview

Match Preview

Le Mans FC vs Valenciennes FC — Ligue 2 .

Match Details

  • Referee Romain Lissorgue
  • Referee Yoann Benoit
  • Referee
  • 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

2
Le Mans FC 2 games · Avg 2.0 goals Valenciennes FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-08-09 Le Mans FC 1–2 Valenciennes FC

Recent Form

Le Mans FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Aug Valenciennes FC H 1–2 L
02 Aug AJ Auxerre A 0–2 L
27 Jul Racing Club de Lens H 1–2 L
02 Jun GFC Ajaccio A 2–0 W
28 May GFC Ajaccio H 1–2 L
Valenciennes FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Aug Le Mans FC A 2–1 W
02 Aug AS Nancy-Lorraine H 1–1 D
26 Jul FC Chambly Oise A 0–1 L
17 May AJ Auxerre A 1–1 D
10 May Le Havre AC H 1–0 W
03 May FC Metz A 0–3 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' 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 Emmanuel Ntim suffering a number of foals already.
  • 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 12' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Joffrey Cuffaut.
  • 17' The energy levels are beginning to show. Olivier Guegan might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 22' Harisson Manzala has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 27' It is a cagey affair so far. Le Mans FC in their trying to find a way past Valenciennes FC's compact .
  • 30' The Valenciennes FC bench stirs into life. Frederic Bong is withdrawn and Emmanuel Ntim gets his opportunity.
  • 34' Le Mans FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 34.
  • 39' 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.
  • 43' Sessi D'Almeida is having his name booked by the referee on 43.
  • 46' Teddy Chevalier has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 46 minutes.
  • 46' It is a substitution in Valenciennes FC team. Joffrey Cuffaut is replaced by Kevin Cabral on 46 minute.
  • 51' Le Mans FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 56' A quiet spell here at . Le Mans FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 61' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 66' Jorris Romil has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 71' Kevin Cabral has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 72' Another change for Le Mans FC made on 72 minute. Dorian Leveque leaves to be changed by Enzo Ebosse.
  • 74' Le Mans FC make a change. Yann Boe-Kane trudges off to be replaced by Youssef Maziz on 74 minutes.
  • 76' A change in the Valenciennes FC ranks — Teddy Chevalier exits the field as Jorris Romil enters on 76.
  • 77' Le Mans FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Stephane Diarra is hanging Tom Duponchelle on the field on 77 minute.
  • 82' Valenciennes FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 85' GOAL! Jorris Romil scores on 85. Assisted by Baptiste Guillaume
  • 89' Against the run of play, Vincent Crehin has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • Full Time. Valenciennes FC beats Le Mans FC

Lineups

Le Mans FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Richard Dezire

Valenciennes FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Olivier Guegan

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.22 Le Mans FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.4 Valenciennes FC xG
I would bet for: Le Mans FC or Valenciennes FC 71%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Le Mans FC32% Draw29% Valenciennes FC39%
Actual: Valenciennes FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.62
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 48%
52%
± 3.5 27%
73%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Le Mans FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Valenciennes FC
68%
Le Mans FC or Valenciennes FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Le Mans FC24% Draw48% Valenciennes FC28%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 0
9.3%
0 – 1
9.2%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
7.9%
2 – 1
7.3%
0 – 2
6.9%
2 – 0
5.3%
2 – 2
5.2%
1 – 3
3.9%
0 – 3
3.2%
3 – 1
3%

Asian Handicap — Le Mans FC

Handicap Le Mans FC covers Push Valenciennes FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 9% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 18% 69%
-0.5 31% — 69%
+0.5 60% — 40%
+1 60% 20% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 12% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Le Mans FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓
Valenciennes FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓

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