Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Valenciennes FC vs ES Troyes AC, Ligue 2 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 2 · 2023-24
Valenciennes FC
1 – 1
Full Time
ES Troyes AC
Sat 7 Oct 2023 · 17:00 UTC Stade du Hainaut HT 45' · FT 45'
Allan Linguet 32' Y
Y 33' Ismaelben Boura
Y 45' Xavier Chavalerin
Julien Masson 48' Y
Jonathan Buatu 51' Y
Y 90' Mouhamed Diop

Overview

Match Preview

Valenciennes FC vs ES Troyes AC — Ligue 2 at Stade du Hainaut.

Match Details

  • Referee Azzedine Souifi
5 games this season 🟨 4.0/game ⚽ 8.0 goals/game

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

2
6
7
Valenciennes FC 15 games · Avg 2.4 goals ES Troyes AC
Last 5 meetings
2023-10-07 Valenciennes FC 1–1 ES Troyes AC 2021-02-20 Valenciennes FC 2–2 ES Troyes AC 2020-10-24 ES Troyes AC 1–1 Valenciennes FC 2019-11-01 ES Troyes AC 1–0 Valenciennes FC 2019-04-05 Valenciennes FC 0–1 ES Troyes AC

Recent Form

Valenciennes FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Oct ES Troyes AC H 1–1 D
30 Sep Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC A 0–1 L
26 Sep US Concarneau H 0–1 L
23 Sep Amiens SC A 0–0 D
16 Sep FC Girondins de Bordeaux H 1–2 L
02 Sep AS Saint-Étienne A 0–0 D
ES Troyes AC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Oct Valenciennes FC A 1–1 D
30 Sep AS Saint-Étienne H 0–1 L
26 Sep Rodez Aveyron Football A 1–2 L
23 Sep AJ Auxerre H 1–2 L
16 Sep FC Annecy A 0–0 D
02 Sep US Quevilly-Rouen Metropole H 2–2 D

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Valenciennes FC and ES Troyes AC has kicked off!
  • 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 12' Magnificent from Jaures Assoumou! That is 4 goals in 450 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 17' It is a cagey affair so far. Valenciennes FC in their trying to find a way past ES Troyes AC's compact .
  • 22' Valenciennes FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined ES Troyes AC backline.
  • 27' The energy levels are beginning to show. Patrick Kisnorbo might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 32' The referee has no hesitation. Allan Linguet is booked for Valenciennes FC — card on 32.
  • 33' It’s gonna be a card for Ismaelben Boura.
  • 38' Algeria international Mehdi Tahrat has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 43' Nick Venema has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 7 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 45' ES Troyes AC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 46' Valenciennes FC make a change. Bruno Costa trudges off to be replaced by Ilyes Hamache on 46 minutes.
  • 48' Julien Masson is having his name booked by the referee on 48.
  • 51' The referee calls foul for Jonathan Buatu. He receives a card.
  • 56' The travelling ES Troyes AC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 61' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 66' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Dogan Alemdar suffering a number of foals already.
  • 68' The ES Troyes AC manager makes a substitution. Youssouf M'Changama departs to be replaced by Rafiki Said Ahamada.
  • 73' A quiet spell here at Stade du Hainaut. ES Troyes AC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 74' A tactical swap from Valenciennes FC — Ugo Bonnet on, David Kjaer Kruse off on 74 minutes.
  • 75' A tactical swap from Valenciennes FC — Makabi Lilepo on, Anthony Knockaert off on 75 minutes.
  • 79' Rudy Kohon gets the nod from ES Troyes AC. He replaces Mehdi Tahrat and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 84' Another substitution for ES Troyes AC to replace Luka Ilic by Mouhamed Diop on 84 minute.
  • 89' ES Troyes AC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Mouhamed Diop on 90.
  • 90' The crowd applauds Aymen Boutoutaou as he leaves the pitch. Joffrey Cuffaut steps in for Valenciennes FC.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-1.

Lineups

Valenciennes FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jorge Maciel

ES Troyes AC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Patrick Kisnorbo

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Yoann Touzghar 4
Jeremy Cordoval 1
Simon Elisor 1
Jonathan Tinhan 1
Bryan Mbeumo 1
Boubacar Kouyate 1
Teddy Chevalier 1
Baptiste Guillaume 1

Head to Head

2023-10-07 Valenciennes FC 1–1 ES Troyes AC 2021-02-20 Valenciennes FC 2–2 ES Troyes AC 2020-10-24 ES Troyes AC 1–1 Valenciennes FC 2019-11-01 ES Troyes AC 1–0 Valenciennes FC 2019-04-05 Valenciennes FC 0–1 ES Troyes AC

Valenciennes FC Form

2023-10-07 Valenciennes FC 1–1 ES Troyes AC D 2023-09-30 Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC 1–0 Valenciennes FC L 2023-09-26 Valenciennes FC 0–1 US Concarneau L 2023-09-23 Amiens SC 0–0 Valenciennes FC D 2023-09-16 Valenciennes FC 1–2 FC Girondins de Bordeaux L 2023-09-02 AS Saint-Étienne 0–0 Valenciennes FC D

ES Troyes AC Form

2023-10-07 Valenciennes FC 1–1 ES Troyes AC D 2023-09-30 ES Troyes AC 0–1 AS Saint-Étienne L 2023-09-26 Rodez Aveyron Football 2–1 ES Troyes AC L 2023-09-23 ES Troyes AC 1–2 AJ Auxerre L 2023-09-16 FC Annecy 0–0 ES Troyes AC D 2023-09-02 ES Troyes AC 2–2 US Quevilly-Rouen Metropole D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.09 Valenciennes FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.09 ES Troyes AC xG
I would bet for: Valenciennes FC or ES Troyes AC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 63%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Valenciennes FC36% Draw31% ES Troyes AC33%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.18
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 64%
36%
± 2.5 37%
63%
± 3.5 18%
82%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Valenciennes FC or Draw
67%
Draw or ES Troyes AC
64%
Valenciennes FC or ES Troyes AC
69%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Valenciennes FC24% Draw52% ES Troyes AC24%
Actual: ES Troyes AC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
13.7%
1 – 0
11.1%
0 – 1
11.1%
2 – 1
7.1%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 0
6.5%
0 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
4%
3 – 1
2.6%
1 – 3
2.6%
3 – 0
2.3%

Asian Handicap — Valenciennes FC

Handicap Valenciennes FC covers Push ES Troyes AC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 10% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 20% 66%
-0.5 34% — 66%
+0.5 66% — 34%
+1 66% 20% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 10% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Valenciennes FC keeps clean sheet
34% ✓
ES Troyes AC keeps clean sheet
34% ✓

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