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USL Dunkerque vs Valenciennes FC, Ligue 2 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 2 · 2021-22
Sat 19 Mar 2022 · 18:00 UTC Stade Marcel-Tribut HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Mar Valenciennes FC H 1–2 L
15 Mar SC Bastia A 0–1 L
12 Mar Pau FC H 1–0 W
07 Mar Toulouse FC A 0–2 L
26 Feb Dijon Football Cote d'Or H 2–1 W
19 Feb AS Nancy-Lorraine A 0–2 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Mar USL Dunkerque A 2–1 W
15 Mar SM Caen H 1–1 D
12 Mar Dijon Football Cote d'Or H 0–0 D
05 Mar SC Bastia A 1–1 D
26 Feb Pau FC H 1–0 W
19 Feb US Quevilly-Rouen Metropole A 1–1 D

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
50% 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. USL Dunkerque is hosting Valenciennes FC for another epic battle.
  • 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. USL Dunkerque must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 9' Magnificent from Allan Linguet! That is 6 goals in 367 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 14' The energy levels are beginning to show. Romain Revelli might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 19' Sambou Yatabare has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 24' USL Dunkerque currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 28' Enzo Bardeli gets the nod from USL Dunkerque. He replaces Kevin Rocheteau and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 33' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Valenciennes FC that had 367 games and scored 259 goals.
  • 38' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 43' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 46' USL Dunkerque make a change. Samuel Yohou trudges off to be replaced by Iron Gomis on 46 minutes.
  • 51' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 51 minutes.
  • 56' Valenciennes FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 61' It is a cagey affair so far. USL Dunkerque in their trying to find a way past Valenciennes FC's compact .
  • 64' Another substitution for Valenciennes FC to replace Baptiste Guillaume by Gaetan Robail on 64 minute.
  • 69' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both USL Dunkerque and Valenciennes FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 70' The supporters are chanting for Sambou Yatabare. He replaces Julien Masson on 70 minute.
  • 75' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Christophe Delmotte will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 79' Another change for USL Dunkerque made on 79 minute. Alioune Ba leaves to be changed by Thomas Vannoye.
  • 81' What composure from Adama Niane! The Mali international strokes it home. 1-1.
  • 84' Brilliant from the ! Aymen Boutoutaou makes it 1-2 with a superb finish on 84.
  • 89' USL Dunkerque seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • USL Dunkerque will have plenty to reflect on. Valenciennes FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.26 USL Dunkerque xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14 Valenciennes FC xG
I would bet for: USL Dunkerque or Valenciennes FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
USL Dunkerque37% Draw30% Valenciennes FC33%
Actual: Valenciennes FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes49% 0% No51%
Avg goals/match: 2.4
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 43%
57%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

USL Dunkerque or Draw
67%
Draw or Valenciennes FC
63%
USL Dunkerque or Valenciennes FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
USL Dunkerque27% Draw50% Valenciennes FC23%
Actual: Valenciennes FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
11.3%
1 – 0
10.3%
0 – 1
9.2%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.9%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
3.3%
3 – 0
2.9%
1 – 3
2.8%

Asian Handicap — USL Dunkerque

Handicap USL Dunkerque covers Push Valenciennes FC covers
-2.5 6% 94%
-2 6% 11% 83%
-1.5 17% 83%
-1 17% 20% 63%
-0.5 37% 63%
+0.5 68% 32%
+1 68% 18% 13%
+1.5 87% 13%
+2 87% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% 4%

Clean Sheet

USL Dunkerque keeps clean sheet
33%
Valenciennes FC keeps clean sheet
29%

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