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Valenciennes FC vs Amiens SC, Ligue 2 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 2 · 2023-24
Valenciennes FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Amiens SC
Sat 13 Jan 2024 · 18:00 UTC Stade du Hainaut HT 45' · FT 45'
Jordan Poha 9' Y
Y 50' Sebastian Ring
Allan Linguet 80' Y
Anthony Knockaert 82' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Valenciennes FC vs Amiens SC — Ligue 2 at Stade du Hainaut.

Match Details

  • Referee Guillaume Paradis

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

6
3
9
Valenciennes FC 18 games · Avg 2.7 goals Amiens SC
Last 5 meetings
2024-01-13 Valenciennes FC 0–1 Amiens SC 2023-09-23 Amiens SC 0–0 Valenciennes FC 2023-04-22 Amiens SC 0–2 Valenciennes FC 2022-12-26 Valenciennes FC 1–1 Amiens SC 2022-04-02 Valenciennes FC 0–2 Amiens SC

Recent Form

Valenciennes FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Jan Amiens SC H 0–1 L
19 Dec AC Ajaccio A 1–2 L
16 Dec Paris FC H 0–1 L
05 Dec Pau FC A 1–3 L
02 Dec FC Annecy H 0–0 D
25 Nov US Quevilly-Rouen Metropole A 0–0 D
Amiens SC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Jan Valenciennes FC A 1–0 W
19 Dec SM Caen H 0–0 D
16 Dec Rodez Aveyron Football A 2–2 D
05 Dec ES Troyes AC A 0–2 L
02 Dec AS Saint-Étienne H 1–0 W
25 Nov US Concarneau H 1–1 D

Key Stats

44% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Valenciennes FC to score. At the same time, Amiens SC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Valenciennes FC in their trying to find a way past Amiens SC's compact .
  • 9' Jordan Poha was booked on 9.
  • 10' A stunning finish from Louis Mafouta — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 20' Frank Boya has been relatively quiet despite scoring 9 goals in his last 103 appearances.
  • 25' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 30' A quiet spell here at Stade du Hainaut. Amiens SC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 35' 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.
  • 40' With 0 assists to his name this season, Lassana Sy is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Amiens SC.
  • 45' 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.
  • 46' Valenciennes FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Manga Foe Ondoa is hanging David Kjaer Kruse on the field on 46 minute.
  • 50' That is a card for Amiens SC. Sebastian Ring will be fuming at that decision.
  • 55' The 28-year-old Makabi Lilepo has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 58' Valenciennes FC ring the changes. Ilyes Hamache has done his job and it is now time for Anthony Knockaert to step up.
  • 63' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 68' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 73' Fresh legs for Amiens SC! Ayman Ouhatti comes on to replace Maxime Do Couto Teixeira.
  • 78' Valenciennes FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 80' Valenciennes FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 81' The supporters are chanting for Andrew Jung. He replaces Lucas Woudenberg on 81 minute.
  • 82' Anthony Knockaert has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 82.
  • 86' The Valenciennes FC bench stirs into life. Flamarion is withdrawn and Tidyane Diagouraga gets his opportunity.
  • 89' Siaka Bakayoko is replacing Frank Boya for the Amiens SC side.
  • The points are shared — Valenciennes FC 0-1 Amiens SC. Honours even.

Lineups

Valenciennes FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ahmed Kantari

Amiens SC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Chadrac Akolo 3
Arnaud Lusamba 3
Allan Linguet 2
Mickael Alphonse 2
Gael Kakuta 1
Mathis Picouleau 1
Jason Berthomier 1
Louis Mafouta 1

Head to Head

2024-01-13 Valenciennes FC 0–1 Amiens SC 2023-09-23 Amiens SC 0–0 Valenciennes FC 2023-04-22 Amiens SC 0–2 Valenciennes FC 2022-12-26 Valenciennes FC 1–1 Amiens SC 2022-04-02 Valenciennes FC 0–2 Amiens SC

Valenciennes FC Form

2024-01-13 Valenciennes FC 0–1 Amiens SC L 2023-12-19 AC Ajaccio 2–1 Valenciennes FC L 2023-12-16 Valenciennes FC 0–1 Paris FC L 2023-12-05 Pau FC 3–1 Valenciennes FC L 2023-12-02 Valenciennes FC 0–0 FC Annecy D 2023-11-25 US Quevilly-Rouen Metropole 0–0 Valenciennes FC D

Amiens SC Form

2024-01-13 Valenciennes FC 0–1 Amiens SC W 2023-12-19 Amiens SC 0–0 SM Caen D 2023-12-16 Rodez Aveyron Football 2–2 Amiens SC D 2023-12-05 ES Troyes AC 2–0 Amiens SC L 2023-12-02 Amiens SC 1–0 AS Saint-Étienne W 2023-11-25 Amiens SC 1–1 US Concarneau D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.95 Valenciennes FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.98 Amiens SC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 70% + Amiens SC or Draw 68%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Valenciennes FC32% Draw33% Amiens SC35%
Actual: Amiens SC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes40% 0% No60%
Avg goals/match: 1.93
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 83%
17%
± 1.5 58%
42%
± 2.5 30%
70%
± 3.5 14%
86%
± 4.5 5%
95%

Double Chance

Valenciennes FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Amiens SC
68%
Valenciennes FC or Amiens SC
67%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Valenciennes FC22% Draw56% Amiens SC22%
Actual: Amiens SC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
17%
1 – 1
14.5%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
12.4%
0 – 2
6.6%
1 – 2
6.4%
2 – 1
6.3%
2 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
3.2%
1 – 3
2.1%
0 – 3
2.1%
3 – 1
2%

Asian Handicap — Valenciennes FC

Handicap Valenciennes FC covers Push Amiens SC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 9% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 20% 68%
-0.5 32% — 68%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 20% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Valenciennes FC keeps clean sheet
38% ✓
Amiens SC keeps clean sheet
39% ✗

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