US Orleans Loiret vs Valenciennes FC, Ligue 2 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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US Orleans Loiret vs Valenciennes FC — Ligue 2 .
- US Orleans Loiret 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Valenciennes FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alexandre Perreau Niel
- Referee Cedric Favre
- Referee Matthieu Le Bris
- Referee Regis Gaillard
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | Valenciennes FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Oct | GFC Ajaccio | A | 2–0 | W |
| 28 Sep | FC Lorient | H | 2–0 | W |
| 21 Sep | FC Sochaux-Montbéliard | A | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Sep | La Berrichonne de Chateauroux | H | 2–0 | W |
| 31 Aug | Le Havre AC | A | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | US Orleans Loiret | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Oct | Stade Brestois 29 | H | 1–3 | L |
| 28 Sep | AC Ajaccio | A | 1–3 | L |
| 21 Sep | Red Star FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 14 Sep | Grenoble Foot 38 | A | 2–4 | L |
| 31 Aug | Clermont Foot 63 | H | 0–4 | L |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at as US Orleans Loiret face off against Valenciennes FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' US Orleans Loiret have won 84 goals from 218 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 10' US Orleans Loiret are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Valenciennes FC backline.
- 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 20' US Orleans Loiret are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 25' Valenciennes FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 30' 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.
- 35' The home supporters are growing impatient. US Orleans Loiret must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 40' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 45' Both keepers have barely been tested. US Orleans Loiret and Valenciennes FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 50' Sikou Niakate is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for US Orleans Loiret so far.
- 55' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Valenciennes FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 60' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His US Orleans Loiret side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 62' Time for substitution for US Orleans Loiret. Steeve Furtado is replaced by Thomas Ephestion.
- 67' Florian Raspentino gets the nod from Valenciennes FC. He replaces Tony Mauricio and will look to change the dynamic.
- 68' A meaty challenge results in booking for Joffrey Cuffaut on 68.
- 70' The whistle greets Anthony Le Tallec as he departs to be replaced by Armand Lauriente.
- 74' What composure from Armand Lauriente! The France international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 78' That is a Yellow card for US Orleans Loiret. Gabriel Mutombo Kupa will be fuming at that decision.
- 83' Supporters expect more eagerness from Tony Mauricio, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 84' The crowd applauds Ahmed Kantari as he leaves the pitch. Kevin Cabral steps in for Valenciennes FC.
- 88' The supporters are chanting for Mohamed Amine Talal. He replaces Jordan Tell on 88 minute.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
US Orleans Loiret Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 18
- 28
- 30
- 4
- 23
- 10
- 3
- 24
- 9
- 20
Bench
- 27
- 1
- 7
- 29
- 21
- 19
- 25
Coach
Didier Olle-Nicolle
Valenciennes FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
-
24
Ahmed Kantari C ↓ Kevin Cabral 84'
- 4
- 2
- 13
- 28
- 5
- 27
- 22
- 9
- 14
Bench
- 8
- 17
-
11
Florian Raspentino ↑ 67'
- 1
- 32
- 33
-
31
Kevin Cabral ↑ 84'
Coach
Réginald Ray
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ousmane Cissokho | 2 |
| Armand Lauriente | 1 |
| Florian Raspentino | 1 |
| Gaetan Perrin | 1 |
| Maxime D'Arpino | 1 |
| Teddy Chevalier | 1 |
Head to Head
US Orleans Loiret Form
2018-10-19
US Orleans Loiret
1–0
Valenciennes FC
W
2018-10-05
GFC Ajaccio
0–2
US Orleans Loiret
W
2018-09-28
US Orleans Loiret
2–0
FC Lorient
W
2018-09-21
FC Sochaux-Montbéliard
0–1
US Orleans Loiret
W
2018-09-14
US Orleans Loiret
2–0
La Berrichonne de Chateauroux
W
2018-08-31
Le Havre AC
3–1
US Orleans Loiret
L
Valenciennes FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.64
US Orleans Loiret xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.82
Valenciennes FC xG
I would bet for:
US Orleans Loiret to win 59% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: US Orleans Loiret win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.46
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
US Orleans Loiret or Draw
84%
Draw or Valenciennes FC
41%
US Orleans Loiret or Valenciennes FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
12.3%
2 – 0
11.2%
0 – 0
10.6%
2 – 1
9.1%
3 – 0
6%
0 – 1
6%
3 – 1
5%
1 – 2
4.5%
2 – 2
3.8%
0 – 2
2.8%
4 – 0
2.5%
Asian Handicap — US Orleans Loiret
| Handicap | US Orleans Loiret covers | Push | Valenciennes FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 17% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 25% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 12% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
US Orleans Loiret keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
Valenciennes FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.