Sunday , 16 August 2026

SM Caen vs Valenciennes FC, Ligue 2 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 2 · 2023-24
SM Caen
3 – 0
Full Time
Valenciennes FC
Fri 17 May 2024 · 18:45 UTC Michel-d'Ornano HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 51' Souleymane Basse

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Olivier Thual

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 AS Saint-Étienne 2 6
2 FC Annecy 2 6
3 USL Dunkerque 2 4
4 FC Metz 2 4
5 Montpellier HSC 2 4
6 Red Star FC 2 4
7 Rodez Aveyron Football 2 3
8 En Avant Guingamp 2 3
9 Pau FC 2 3
10 Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC 2 3
11 Stade de Reims 2 2
12 Dijon Football Cote d'Or 2 1
13 AS Nancy-Lorraine 2 1
14 US Boulogne Côte d'Opale 2 1
15 Grenoble Foot 38 2 1
16 Clermont Foot 63 2 1
17 FC Sochaux-Montbéliard 2 1
18 FC Nantes 2 0

Head-to-Head

4
8
5
SM Caen 17 games · Avg 1.9 goals Valenciennes FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-05-17 SM Caen 3–0 Valenciennes FC 2023-10-28 Valenciennes FC 2–2 SM Caen 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

Recent Form

SM Caen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 May Valenciennes FC H 3–0 W
10 May USL Dunkerque A 2–2 D
03 May Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC H 1–0 W
27 Apr AS Saint-Étienne A 0–1 L
23 Apr FC Annecy H 2–1 W
20 Apr AC Ajaccio A 1–2 L
Valenciennes FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 May SM Caen A 0–3 L
10 May US Quevilly-Rouen Metropole H 2–1 W
03 May ES Troyes AC A 1–1 D
27 Apr Grenoble Foot 38 H 2–0 W
23 Apr AC Ajaccio H 1–0 W
20 Apr Paris FC A 1–2 L

Key Stats

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. SM Caen is hosting Valenciennes FC for another epic battle.
  • 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 10' It looks surprising SM Caen does not make any changes. David Kjaer Kruse has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 12' The supporters are chanting for Souleymane Basse. He replaces Flamarion on 12 minute.
  • 17' It looks like no one’s ball. Valenciennes FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 22' Alex Mendy is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for SM Caen tonight.
  • 23' GOAL! Tidiam Gomis scores on 23.
  • 28' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jean Eric Moursou, as he is very good at scoring at Michel-d'Ornano with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 33' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both SM Caen and Valenciennes FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 38' Joffrey Cuffaut is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Valenciennes FC so far.
  • 43' Brahim Traore has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 399 appearances.
  • 48' A quiet spell here at Michel-d'Ornano. SM Caen seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 51' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Souleymane Basse on 51 minutes.
  • 56' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 61' Makabi Lilepo gets the nod from Valenciennes FC. He replaces Mathias Oyewusi and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 63' What composure from Tidiam Gomis! The France international strokes it home. 2-0.
  • 64' The whistle greets Quentin Daubin as he departs to be replaced by Amine Salama.
  • 69' It’s high time Patrice Sauvaget made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 74' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 76' It is a substitution in SM Caen team. Tidiam Gomis is replaced by Mickael Le Bihan on 76 minute.
  • 81' Valenciennes FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 82' Jean Eric Moursou has so much to prove this time. He replaces Julien Masson on 82 minute.
  • 85' What a moment for Alex Mendy! That strike on 85 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 87' Another change for SM Caen made on 87 minute. Godson Kyeremeh leaves to be changed by Mohamed Hafid.
  • Valenciennes FC will have plenty to reflect on. SM Caen were simply the better side today.

Lineups

SM Caen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Patrice Sauvaget

Valenciennes FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ahmed Kantari

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Alex Mendy 4
Emmanuel Ntim 3
Joffrey Cuffaut 2
Tidiam Gomis 2
Nuno Da Costa 1
Bilal Brahimi 1
Ugo Bonnet 1
Mickael Le Bihan 1

Head to Head

2024-05-17 SM Caen 3–0 Valenciennes FC 2023-10-28 Valenciennes FC 2–2 SM Caen 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

SM Caen Form

2024-05-17 SM Caen 3–0 Valenciennes FC W 2024-05-10 USL Dunkerque 2–2 SM Caen D 2024-05-03 SM Caen 1–0 Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC W 2024-04-27 AS Saint-Étienne 1–0 SM Caen L 2024-04-23 SM Caen 2–1 FC Annecy W 2024-04-20 AC Ajaccio 2–1 SM Caen L

Valenciennes FC Form

2024-05-17 SM Caen 3–0 Valenciennes FC L 2024-05-10 Valenciennes FC 2–1 US Quevilly-Rouen Metropole W 2024-05-03 ES Troyes AC 1–1 Valenciennes FC D 2024-04-27 Valenciennes FC 2–0 Grenoble Foot 38 W 2024-04-23 Valenciennes FC 1–0 AC Ajaccio W 2024-04-20 Paris FC 2–1 Valenciennes FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.68 SM Caen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.85 Valenciennes FC xG
I would bet for: SM Caen to win 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
SM Caen56% Draw25% Valenciennes FC19%
Actual: SM Caen win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 2.53
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 72%
28%
± 2.5 46%
54%
± 3.5 25%
75%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

SM Caen or Draw
81%
Draw or Valenciennes FC
44%
SM Caen or Valenciennes FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
SM Caen39% Draw47% Valenciennes FC14%
Actual: SM Caen win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
12.4%
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 0
10.9%
0 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
9.2%
3 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
5.8%
3 – 1
5.2%
1 – 2
4.6%
2 – 2
4%
0 – 2
2.8%
4 – 0
2.6%

Asian Handicap — SM Caen

Handicap SM Caen covers Push Valenciennes FC covers
-2.5 14% — 86%
-2 14% 17% 69%
-1.5 31% — 69%
-1 31% 24% 44%
-0.5 56% — 44%
+0.5 82% — 18%
+1 82% 12% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

SM Caen keeps clean sheet
43% ✗
Valenciennes FC keeps clean sheet
19% ✓

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