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SM Caen vs Valenciennes FC, Ligue 2 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 2 · 2019-20
Fri 18 Oct 2019 · 18:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45+5'

Overview

Match Preview

SM Caen vs Valenciennes FCLigue 2 .

Match Details

  • Referee Bartolomeu Varela
  • Referee Julien Haulbert
  • Referee Stephane Panont
  • Referee Kevin Barbin

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Oct Valenciennes FC H 0–0 D
04 Oct La Berrichonne de Chateauroux H 1–1 D
27 Sep Grenoble Foot 38 A 0–1 L
21 Sep Racing Club de Lens H 0–2 L
13 Sep ES Troyes AC A 1–2 L
30 Aug Le Havre AC H 0–3 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
13 Sep FC Sochaux-Montbéliard A 0–0 D
30 Aug Clermont Foot 63 H 1–0 W

Key Stats

47% Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
29% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for SM Caen to score. At the same time, Valenciennes FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both SM Caen and Valenciennes FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 20' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 25' 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 Caleb Zady Sery suffering a number of foals already.
  • 30' SM Caen is showing some good football. However, SM Caen are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 35' The referee shows Valenciennes FC player a Yellow card on 35.
  • 40' Lilian Brassier picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 41' Controversy at the stadium! Jessy Pi argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 46' Santy Ngom is ready to make an impact after coming on for Benjamin Jeannot at the 46 minute mark.
  • 51' 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.
  • 56' Valenciennes FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 59' Gauthier Hein gets the nod from Valenciennes FC. He replaces Steve Ambri and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 64' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 65' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jessy Deminguet on 65 minutes.
  • 67' A meaty challenge results in booking for Emmanuel Ntim on 67.
  • 72' Another change for SM Caen made on 72 minute. Jessy Deminguet leaves to be changed by Jan Repas.
  • 73' Time for substitution for SM Caen. Caleb Zady Sery is replaced by Adama Mbengue.
  • 75' A change in the Valenciennes FC ranks — Jorris Romil exits the field as Teddy Chevalier enters on 75.
  • 80' The supporters are chanting for Malek Chergui. He replaces Sessi D'Almeida on 80 minute.
  • 85' SM Caen are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Valenciennes FC's shape.
  • 90' A quiet spell here at . SM Caen seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • The points are shared — SM Caen 0-0 Valenciennes FC. Honours even.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.88 SM Caen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.88 Valenciennes FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 74% + SM Caen or Draw 68%

Match Result

✓ Correct
SM Caen33% Draw35% Valenciennes FC32%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes36% 0% No64%
Avg goals/match: 1.76
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 80%
20%
± 1.5 53%
47%
± 2.5 26%
74%
± 3.5 11%
89%
± 4.5 4%
96%

Double Chance

SM Caen or Draw
68%
Draw or Valenciennes FC
67%
SM Caen or Valenciennes FC
65%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
SM Caen21% Draw58% Valenciennes FC21%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 1
13.7%
1 – 0
13.7%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 0
6.2%
1 – 2
5.8%
2 – 1
5.8%
2 – 2
2.7%
0 – 3
1.8%
3 – 0
1.8%
1 – 3
1.7%

Asian Handicap — SM Caen

Handicap SM Caen covers Push Valenciennes FC covers
-2.5 3% 97%
-2 3% 8% 89%
-1.5 11% 89%
-1 11% 20% 69%
-0.5 31% 69%
+0.5 69% 31%
+1 69% 20% 11%
+1.5 89% 11%
+2 89% 8% 3%
+2.5 97% 3%

Clean Sheet

SM Caen keeps clean sheet
42%
Valenciennes FC keeps clean sheet
42%

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