Saturday , 14 November 2026

SM Caen vs Valenciennes FC, Ligue 2 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 2 · 2021-22
SM Caen
1 – 2
Full Time
Valenciennes FC
Sat 2 Oct 2021 · 17:00 UTC Stade Michel d'Ornano HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 31' Mathieu Debuchy
Anthony Goncalves 73' Y
Y 81' Gaetan Robail

Overview

Match Preview

SM Caen vs Valenciennes FC — Ligue 2 at Stade Michel d'Ornano.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 AS Saint-Étienne 12 28
2 AS Nancy-Lorraine 12 25
3 Montpellier HSC 12 24
4 Stade de Reims 12 21
5 Pau FC 12 20
6 Dijon Football Cote d'Or 12 18
7 FC Metz 12 17
8 Red Star FC 12 17
9 FC Annecy 12 16
10 USL Dunkerque 12 15
11 En Avant Guingamp 12 14
12 US Boulogne Côte d'Opale 12 13
13 Rodez Aveyron Football 12 13
14 FC Nantes 12 12
15 Clermont Foot 63 12 11
16 FC Sochaux-Montbeliard 12 11
17 Grenoble Foot 38 12 11
18 Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC 12 9

Head-to-Head

4
8
5
SM Caen 17 games · Avg 1.9 goals Valenciennes FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-10-02 SM Caen 1–2 Valenciennes FC 2021-02-02 SM Caen 1–1 Valenciennes FC 2020-09-26 Valenciennes FC 1–0 SM Caen 2019-10-18 SM Caen 0–0 Valenciennes FC 2018-05-19 Valenciennes FC 1–1 SM Caen

Recent Form

SM Caen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Oct Valenciennes FC H 1–2 L
27 Sep Toulouse FC A 3–2 W
21 Sep Dijon Football Cote d'Or H 0–1 L
18 Sep SC Bastia A 1–1 D
11 Sep Pau FC H 1–2 L
28 Aug Nimes Olympique A 0–0 D
Valenciennes FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Oct SM Caen A 2–1 W
24 Sep Dijon Football Cote d'Or A 1–0 W
21 Sep SC Bastia H 2–1 W
18 Sep Pau FC A 1–1 D
11 Sep US Quevilly-Rouen Metropole H 1–2 L
28 Aug Toulouse FC A 0–1 L

Key Stats

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' KICK OFF: Valenciennes FC gets underway.
  • 5' It is a cagey affair so far. SM Caen in their trying to find a way past Valenciennes FC's compact .
  • 10' The travelling Valenciennes FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 16' Ali El Abdi is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 18' Another change for Valenciennes FC made on 18 minute. Baptiste Guillaume leaves to be changed by Abou Ouattara.
  • 23' 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 Ilyes Hamache suffering a number of foals already.
  • 28' Mathis Picouleau has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 29' Gaetan Robail has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 29 minutes.
  • 31' It’s a booking for Valenciennes FC player. Mathieu Debuchy gets a Yellow card.
  • 36' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Joffrey Cuffaut made 367 appearances and scored 25 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 41' The energy levels are beginning to show. Stephane Moulin might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 46' SM Caen ring the changes. Franklin Wadja has done his job and it is now time for Steve Shamal to step up.
  • 51' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 56' SM Caen currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 58' SM Caen ring the changes. Johann Lepenant has done his job and it is now time for Anthony Goncalves to step up.
  • 63' The home supporters are growing impatient. SM Caen must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 64' Andreas Hountondji has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alex Mendy on 64 minute.
  • 69' 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.
  • 71' Valenciennes FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ismael Doukoure is hanging Floyd Ayite on the field on 71 minute.
  • 73' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Anthony Goncalves.
  • 78' SM Caen are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Valenciennes FC backline.
  • 81' The referee shows Valenciennes FC player a Yellow card on 81.
  • 83' Another substitution for SM Caen to replace Yoel Armougom by Zeidane Inoussa on 83 minute.
  • 88' A quiet spell here at Stade Michel d'Ornano. Valenciennes FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • The points are shared — SM Caen 1-2 Valenciennes FC. Honours even.

Lineups

SM Caen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Stephane Moulin

Valenciennes FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Olivier Guegan

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Alex Mendy 4
Emmanuel Ntim 3
Tidiam Gomis 2
Joffrey Cuffaut 2
Ugo Bonnet 1
Mickael Le Bihan 1
Yacine Bammou 1
Ali El Abdi 1

Head to Head

2021-10-02 SM Caen 1–2 Valenciennes FC 2021-02-02 SM Caen 1–1 Valenciennes FC 2020-09-26 Valenciennes FC 1–0 SM Caen 2019-10-18 SM Caen 0–0 Valenciennes FC 2018-05-19 Valenciennes FC 1–1 SM Caen

SM Caen Form

2021-10-02 SM Caen 1–2 Valenciennes FC L 2021-09-27 Toulouse FC 2–3 SM Caen W 2021-09-21 SM Caen 0–1 Dijon Football Cote d'Or L 2021-09-18 SC Bastia 1–1 SM Caen D 2021-09-11 SM Caen 1–2 Pau FC L 2021-08-28 Nimes Olympique 0–0 SM Caen D

Valenciennes FC Form

2021-10-02 SM Caen 1–2 Valenciennes FC W 2021-09-24 Dijon Football Cote d'Or 0–1 Valenciennes FC W 2021-09-21 Valenciennes FC 2–1 SC Bastia W 2021-09-18 Pau FC 1–1 Valenciennes FC D 2021-09-11 Valenciennes FC 1–2 US Quevilly-Rouen Metropole L 2021-08-28 Toulouse FC 1–0 Valenciennes FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.99 SM Caen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18 Valenciennes FC xG
I would bet for: Valenciennes FC or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct
SM Caen30% Draw31% Valenciennes FC39%
Actual: Valenciennes FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.17
Actual: Yes — both scored

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

SM Caen or Draw
61%
Draw or Valenciennes FC
70%
SM Caen or Valenciennes FC
69%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
SM Caen21% Draw52% Valenciennes FC27%
Actual: Valenciennes FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 0
13.7%
0 – 1
12.2%
1 – 0
10%
0 – 2
7.7%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
6.4%
2 – 0
5.3%
2 – 2
3.9%
1 – 3
3.1%
0 – 3
3%
3 – 1
2.1%

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% 18% 71%
-0.5 29% — 71%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 22% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 11% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

SM Caen keeps clean sheet
31% ✓
Valenciennes FC keeps clean sheet
38% ✓

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