Thursday , 2 July 2026

SM Caen vs Valenciennes FC, Ligue 2 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 2 · 2022-23
SM Caen
2 – 1
Full Time
Valenciennes FC
Sat 18 Mar 2023 · 18:00 UTC Stade Michel d'Ornano HT 45' · FT 45'
Alex Mendy 55' Y
Hugo Vandermersch 63' Y
Mohamed Hafid 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 ES Troyes AC 34 67
2 Le Mans FC 34 62
3 SC Bastia 34 28
4 Amiens SC 34 24
5 Dijon Football Cote d'Or 0 0
6 FC Metz 0 0
7 FC Nantes 0 0
8 FC Sochaux-Montbeliard 0 0
9 AS Saint-Étienne 0 0
10 Red Star FC 0 0
11 Rodez Aveyron Football 0 0
12 Stade de Reims 0 0
13 FC Annecy 0 0
14 Montpellier HSC 0 0
15 Pau FC 0 0
16 USL Dunkerque 0 0
17 En Avant Guingamp 0 0
18 Grenoble Foot 38 0 0
19 Clermont Foot 63 0 0
20 AS Nancy-Lorraine 0 0
21 US Boulogne Cote d'Opale 0 0
22 Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC 0 0

Head-to-Head

4
8
5
SM Caen 17 games · Avg 1.9 goals Valenciennes FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-03-18 SM Caen 2–1 Valenciennes FC 2022-11-05 Valenciennes FC 1–1 SM Caen 2022-03-15 Valenciennes FC 1–1 SM Caen 2021-10-02 SM Caen 1–2 Valenciennes FC 2021-02-02 SM Caen 1–1 Valenciennes FC

Recent Form

SM Caen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Mar Valenciennes FC H 2–1 W
11 Mar Rodez Aveyron Football A 2–3 L
06 Mar FC Sochaux-Montbeliard H 0–0 D
25 Feb En Avant Guingamp A 2–1 W
18 Feb Grenoble Foot 38 H 2–1 W
13 Feb FC Metz A 0–0 D
Valenciennes FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Mar SM Caen A 1–2 L
11 Mar SC Bastia H 2–2 D
04 Mar US Quevilly-Rouen Metropole A 1–1 D
25 Feb Dijon Football Cote d'Or H 2–2 D
18 Feb Rodez Aveyron Football H 0–0 D
11 Feb En Avant Guingamp A 1–3 L

Key Stats

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds Stade Michel d'Ornano will turn into a battlefield for SM Caen and Valenciennes FC.
  • 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 9' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Bilal Brahimi makes no mistake. 1-0!
  • 14' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 19' SM Caen have won 298 goals from 399 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 24' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 29' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 29 minutes.
  • 30' The France Ugo Bonnet breaks the deadlock on 30 minutes. 1-1!
  • 35' 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.
  • 40' SM Caen is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 45' Ali El Abdi has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 33 cards already picked up this season.
  • 50' The home supporters are growing impatient. SM Caen must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 55' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Alex Mendy on 55 minutes.
  • 55' It is a substitution in SM Caen team. Anton Saletros is replaced by Quentin Daubin on 55 minute.
  • 60' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 63' Hugo Vandermersch is having his name booked by the referee on 63.
  • 63' Time for substitution for SM Caen. Godson Kyeremeh is replaced by Moussa Sylla.
  • 64' The SM Caen bench stirs into life. Hianga Mananga Mbock is withdrawn and Djibril Diani gets his opportunity.
  • 69' Supporters expect more eagerness from Stefan Bajic, as he is very good at scoring at Stade Michel d'Ornano with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 74' Valenciennes FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 75' It is a substitution in Valenciennes FC team. Salim Ben Seghir is replaced by Lorng Nomel on 75 minute.
  • 76' Norman Bassette gets the nod from SM Caen. He replaces Bilal Brahimi and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 77' Alex Mendy doubles the advantage! 2-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 82' SM Caen are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 84' Valenciennes FC make a change. Julien Masson trudges off to be replaced by Mathis Picouleau on 84 minutes.
  • 87' Valenciennes FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Marius Noubissi is hanging Aymen Boutoutaou on the field on 87 minute.
  • 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Mohamed Hafid.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 2-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

SM Caen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Stephane Moulin

Valenciennes FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Nicolas Rabuel

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

2023-03-18 SM Caen 2–1 Valenciennes FC 2022-11-05 Valenciennes FC 1–1 SM Caen 2022-03-15 Valenciennes FC 1–1 SM Caen 2021-10-02 SM Caen 1–2 Valenciennes FC 2021-02-02 SM Caen 1–1 Valenciennes FC

SM Caen Form

2023-03-18 SM Caen 2–1 Valenciennes FC W 2023-03-11 Rodez Aveyron Football 3–2 SM Caen L 2023-03-06 SM Caen 0–0 FC Sochaux-Montbeliard D 2023-02-25 En Avant Guingamp 1–2 SM Caen W 2023-02-18 SM Caen 2–1 Grenoble Foot 38 W 2023-02-13 FC Metz 0–0 SM Caen D

Valenciennes FC Form

2023-03-18 SM Caen 2–1 Valenciennes FC L 2023-03-11 Valenciennes FC 2–2 SC Bastia D 2023-03-04 US Quevilly-Rouen Metropole 1–1 Valenciennes FC D 2023-02-25 Valenciennes FC 2–2 Dijon Football Cote d'Or D 2023-02-18 Valenciennes FC 0–0 Rodez Aveyron Football D 2023-02-11 En Avant Guingamp 3–1 Valenciennes FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.41 SM Caen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04 Valenciennes FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
SM Caen48% Draw27% Valenciennes FC25%
Actual: SM Caen win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes49% 0% No51%
Avg goals/match: 2.45
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 70%
30%
± 2.5 44%
56%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

SM Caen or Draw
75%
Draw or Valenciennes FC
52%
SM Caen or Valenciennes FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
SM Caen31% Draw49% Valenciennes FC20%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
1 – 0
11.2%
0 – 0
10.8%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.3%
0 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
4.5%
0 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
4.1%
3 – 0
3.8%
3 – 2
2.2%

Asian Handicap — SM Caen

Handicap SM Caen covers Push Valenciennes FC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 13% 78%
-1.5 22% — 78%
-1 22% 22% 56%
-0.5 44% — 56%
+0.5 74% — 26%
+1 74% 16% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

SM Caen keeps clean sheet
36% ✓
Valenciennes FC keeps clean sheet
25% ✓

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