Wednesday , 30 September 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 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

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' The game is set. Valenciennes FC kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' It looks surprising Valenciennes FC does not make any changes. Floyd Ayite has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 15' Valenciennes FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 16' The deadlock is broken! Ali El Abdi gets on the scoresheet on 16 minutes.
  • 18' Fresh legs for Valenciennes FC! Abou Ouattara comes on to replace Baptiste Guillaume.
  • 23' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering SM Caen that had 399 games and scored 298 goals.
  • 28' Valenciennes FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 29' Magnificent from Gaetan Robail! That is 26 goals in 367 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 31' It’s a booking for Valenciennes FC player. Mathieu Debuchy gets a Yellow card.
  • 36' 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.
  • 41' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 46' It is a substitution in SM Caen team. Franklin Wadja is replaced by Steve Shamal on 46 minute.
  • 51' SM Caen currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 56' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 58' It is a substitution in SM Caen team. Johann Lepenant is replaced by Anthony Goncalves on 58 minute.
  • 63' The home supporters are growing impatient. SM Caen must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 64' Andreas Hountondji is ready to make an impact after coming on for Alex Mendy at the 64 minute mark.
  • 69' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 71' Another change for Valenciennes FC made on 71 minute. Floyd Ayite leaves to be changed by Ismael Doukoure.
  • 73' The referee calls foul for Anthony Goncalves. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 78' SM Caen are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 81' A moment of madness from Gaetan Robail on 81 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Valenciennes FC will be frustrated.
  • 83' A change in the SM Caen ranks — Yoel Armougom exits the field as Zeidane Inoussa enters on 83.
  • 88' SM Caen is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • Valenciennes FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

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
Moussa Guel 1
Ilyes Hamache 1
Mehdi Chahiri 1
Makabi Lilepo 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.