Valenciennes FC vs Chamois Niortais FC, Ligue 2 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Valenciennes FC vs Chamois Niortais FC — Ligue 2 at Stade du Hainaut.
- Valenciennes FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Chamois Niortais FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Yann Gazagnes
- Referee Sylvain Palhies
- Referee Paul Cravo
- Referee Michel Dolmadjian
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr | Chamois Niortais FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Apr | Paris FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Apr | AS Beziers | H | 5–6 | L |
| 12 Apr | Racing Club de Lens | A | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Apr | ES Troyes AC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Mar | AS Nancy-Lorraine | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr | Valenciennes FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Apr | GFC Ajaccio | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Apr | La Berrichonne de Chateauroux | A | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Apr | AJ Auxerre | H | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Apr | Le Havre AC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Mar | FC Sochaux-Montbéliard | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
20%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
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, Chamois Niortais FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Valenciennes FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 16' Poor challenge from Cyriaque Rivieyran. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 21' It looks like no one’s ball. Valenciennes FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 25' Valenciennes FC ring the changes. Frederic Bong has done his job and it is now time for Allan Linguet to step up.
- 29' A tactical swap from Chamois Niortais FC — Brahima Doukansy on, Issouf Paro off on 29 minutes.
- 32' The France Sebastien Roudet breaks the deadlock on 32 minutes. 1-0!
- 37' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 42' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Tony Mauricio made 367 appearances and scored 25 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 47' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Valenciennes FC and Chamois Niortais FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 52' Gaetan Robail is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Valenciennes FC so far.
- 53' Dylan Louiserre was booked on 53.
- 55' It’s a booking for Valenciennes FC player. Sebastien Roudet gets a Yellow card.
- 58' The whistle greets Tom Lebeau as he departs to be replaced by Valentin Jacob.
- 63' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 67' Dylan Louiserre has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 67 minutes.
- 71' Time for substitution for Valenciennes FC. Johann Ramare is replaced by Eden Massouema.
- 72' GOAL! Ande Dona N'Doh scores on 72. Assisted by Valentin Jacob
- 77' Both keepers have barely been tested. Valenciennes FC and Chamois Niortais FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 82' Valenciennes FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Chamois Niortais FC's shape.
- 83' A change in the Valenciennes FC ranks — Gaetan Robail exits the field as Kevin Cabral enters on 83.
- 88' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 90' Poor challenge from Thibaut Vion. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 90' The crowd applauds David Djigla as he leaves the pitch. Goduine Koyalipou steps in for Chamois Niortais FC.
- Valenciennes FC will have plenty to reflect on. Chamois Niortais FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Valenciennes FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
27
Frederic Bong ↓ Allan Linguet 25'
- 16
- 8
- 10
- 13
- 28
-
5
Johann Ramare ↓ Eden Massouema 71'
- 22
-
9
Gaetan Robail ↓ Kevin Cabral 83'
- 11
- 23
Bench
- 15
- 14
- 17
-
21
Eden Massouema ↑ 71'
- 1
-
26
Kevin Cabral ↑ 83'
-
33
Allan Linguet ↑ 25'
Coach
Réginald Ray
Chamois Niortais FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 1
- 10
- 2
-
28
Issouf Paro ↓ Brahima Doukansy 29'
- 9
- 7
- 22
-
19
Tom Lebeau ↓ Valentin Jacob 58'
- 14
- 17
Bench
- 12
-
8
Goduine Koyalipou ↑ 90'
- 3
- 29
-
18
Valentin Jacob ↑ 58'
- 30
-
34
Brahima Doukansy ↑ 29'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Godwin Bentil | 2 |
| Ande Dona N'Doh | 2 |
| Ilyes Hamache | 2 |
| Ibrahim Sissoko | 2 |
| Bilal Boutobba | 1 |
| Sebastien Roudet | 1 |
| Dylan Louiserre | 1 |
| Teddy Chevalier | 1 |
Head to Head
Valenciennes FC Form
Chamois Niortais FC Form
2019-04-26
Valenciennes FC
1–2
Chamois Niortais FC
W
2019-04-23
Chamois Niortais FC
1–1
GFC Ajaccio
D
2019-04-19
La Berrichonne de Chateauroux
2–1
Chamois Niortais FC
L
2019-04-12
Chamois Niortais FC
0–0
AJ Auxerre
D
2019-04-05
Le Havre AC
0–0
Chamois Niortais FC
D
2019-03-29
Chamois Niortais FC
0–1
FC Sochaux-Montbéliard
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.31
Valenciennes FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37
Chamois Niortais FC xG
I would bet for:
Valenciennes FC or Chamois Niortais FC 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Chamois Niortais FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.68
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Valenciennes FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Chamois Niortais FC
64%
Valenciennes FC or Chamois Niortais FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Valenciennes FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 0
8.9%
0 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
8%
2 – 1
7.8%
0 – 2
6.3%
2 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 1
3.4%
0 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Valenciennes FC
| Handicap | Valenciennes FC covers | Push | Chamois Niortais FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 19% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 19% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Valenciennes FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Chamois Niortais FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

