Nimes Olympique vs Valenciennes FC, Ligue 2 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Nimes Olympique vs Valenciennes FC — Ligue 2 at Stade des Costieres.
- Nimes Olympique 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Valenciennes FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 May | Valenciennes FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 29 Apr | Pau FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 22 Apr | Paris FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 15 Apr | Le Havre AC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Apr | Amiens SC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Apr | FC Annecy | H | 4–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 10 Apr | FC Annecy | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Apr | Paris FC | H | 4–5 | L |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
58%
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 des Costieres!
- 3' Rafiki Said Ahamada adds to his 0 season tally! Nimes Olympique lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 8' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 13' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 18' Benoit Poulain needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 11 Yellow cards this season.
- 21' Ilyes Hamache catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 21.
- 26' 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 Malik Tchokounte suffering a number of foals already.
- 31' Nimes Olympique currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 36' A quiet spell here at Stade des Costieres. Nimes Olympique seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 41' Malik Tchokounte was booked on 41.
- 44' Ilyes Hamache doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 45' Valenciennes FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Ilyes Hamache on 45.
- 46' Fresh legs for Nimes Olympique! Steve Ambri comes on to replace Malik Tchokounte.
- 51' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Nimes Olympique needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 54' The whistle greets Jason Berthomier as he departs to be replaced by Sofiane Boudraa.
- 58' Nicolas Benezet gets the nod from Nimes Olympique. He replaces Pablo Pagis and will look to change the dynamic.
- 61' Goal! Aymen Boutoutaou scores his 14 goal in 367 matches.
- 62' The crowd applauds Rafiki Said Ahamada as he leaves the pitch. Steve Ambri steps in for Nimes Olympique.
- 65' The deadlock is broken! Lys Mousset gets on the scoresheet on 65 minutes.
- 69' Aymen Boutoutaou adds to his 0 season tally! Valenciennes FC lead 2-4 — and this changes everything.
- 70' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Aymen Boutoutaou makes no mistake. 2-5!
- 71' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Nicolas Benezet makes no mistake. 3-5!
- 75' A tactical swap from Valenciennes FC — Florian Martin on, Ilyes Hamache off on 75 minutes.
- 76' The crowd applauds Yassine Haouari as he leaves the pitch. Ugo Bonnet steps in for Valenciennes FC.
- 81' It is a substitution in Nimes Olympique team. Benoit Poulain is replaced by Mehdi Zerkane on 81 minute.
- 85' Poor challenge from Jonathan Buatu. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 90' Nimes Olympique seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- The points are shared — Nimes Olympique 3-3 Valenciennes FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Nimes Olympique Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 18
- 28
- 2
- 8
- 1
- 15
- 17
- 21
- 4
- 11
Bench
- 7
- 10
- 97
- 9
- 16
- 22
- 20
Valenciennes FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 14
- 39
- 24
- 8
- 17
-
20
Ilyes Hamache ↓ Florian Martin 75'
- 21
-
48
Yassine Haouari ↓ Ugo Bonnet 76'
- 30
- 56
Bench
-
26
Mathieu Debuchy ↑ 75'
- 16
-
10
Florian Martin ↑ 75'
-
11
Ugo Bonnet ↑ 76'
- 29
-
41
Sofiane Boudraa ↑ 54'
Coach
Ahmed Kantari
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Aymen Boutoutaou | 3 |
| Yassine Benrahou | 2 |
| Ilyes Hamache | 2 |
| Lys Mousset | 1 |
| Elias Mar Omarsson | 1 |
| Nicolas Benezet | 1 |
| Rafiki Said Ahamada | 1 |
| Julien Ponceau | 1 |
Head to Head
Nimes Olympique Form
Valenciennes FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.78
Nimes Olympique xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.49
Valenciennes FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 64% + Over 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.27
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Nimes Olympique or Draw
70%
Draw or Valenciennes FC
55%
Nimes Olympique or Valenciennes FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–3 not predicted3 – 3Actual
1 – 1
11%
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 2
6.4%
1 – 0
6.1%
2 – 0
6%
0 – 0
5.4%
3 – 1
5.1%
0 – 1
5%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 2
3.8%
1 – 3
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Nimes Olympique
| Handicap | Nimes Olympique covers | Push | Valenciennes FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 13% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 20% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 16% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 9% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Nimes Olympique keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Valenciennes FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.