Wednesday , 30 September 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 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
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' And we are off! SM Caen vs Valenciennes FC — let the football do the talking.
  • 5' Quentin Daubin needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 1 Red cards this season.
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 12' Valenciennes FC ring the changes. Flamarion has done his job and it is now time for Souleymane Basse to step up.
  • 17' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 22' It looks surprising SM Caen does not make any changes. Jean Eric Moursou has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 23' What a moment for Tidiam Gomis! That strike on 23 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 28' Over 28 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 33' SM Caen are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Valenciennes FC backline.
  • 38' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His SM Caen side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 43' It is a cagey affair so far. SM Caen in their trying to find a way past Valenciennes FC's compact .
  • 48' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 51' That is a card for Valenciennes FC. Souleymane Basse will be fuming at that decision.
  • 56' Flamarion has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 61' Makabi Lilepo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Mathias Oyewusi at the 61 minute mark.
  • 63' Tidiam Gomis makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and SM Caen are in front.
  • 64' Another substitution for SM Caen to replace Quentin Daubin by Amine Salama on 64 minute.
  • 69' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. David Kjaer Kruse made 367 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 74' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 76' It is a substitution in SM Caen team. Tidiam Gomis is replaced by Mickael Le Bihan on 76 minute.
  • 81' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 82' Another change for Valenciennes FC made on 82 minute. Julien Masson leaves to be changed by Jean Eric Moursou.
  • 85' Alex Mendy adds to his 0 season tally! SM Caen lead 3-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 87' The whistle greets Godson Kyeremeh as he departs to be replaced by Mohamed Hafid.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. SM Caen take all three points.

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
Tidiam Gomis 2
Joffrey Cuffaut 2
Yacine Bammou 1
Ali El Abdi 1
Moussa Guel 1
Ilyes Hamache 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.