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Valenciennes FC vs FC Annecy, Ligue 2 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 2 · 2023-24
Sat 2 Dec 2023 · 18:00 UTC Stade du Hainaut HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Valenciennes FC vs FC Annecy — Ligue 2 at Stade du Hainaut.

Match Details

  • Referee Romain Lissorgue
3 games this season 🟨 2.7/game ⚽ 10.7 goals/game 🟥 1 total

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Dec FC Annecy H 0–0 D
25 Nov US Quevilly-Rouen Metropole A 0–0 D
11 Nov USL Dunkerque H 0–1 L
04 Nov Angers SCO A 0–2 L
28 Oct SM Caen H 2–2 D
21 Oct Grenoble Foot 38 A 3–3 D
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Dec Valenciennes FC A 0–0 D
25 Nov AC Ajaccio H 2–0 W
11 Nov FC Girondins de Bordeaux A 1–3 L
04 Nov Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC H 1–3 L
28 Oct US Quevilly-Rouen Metropole A 2–1 W
21 Oct Amiens SC H 1–1 D

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
38% Clean Sheets
FC Annecy this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

FC Annecy
0-15
2/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
5/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
2/5
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Valenciennes FC and FC Annecy get this one started.
  • 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Valenciennes FC in their trying to find a way past FC Annecy's compact .
  • 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Nordine Kandil, as he is very good at scoring at Stade du Hainaut with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 25' Clement Billemaz has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 7 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
  • 30' The energy levels are beginning to show. Laurent Guyot might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 35' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Valenciennes FC and FC Annecy are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 40' With 0 assists to his name this season, Zakaria Bengueddoudj is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Annecy.
  • 45' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Annecy is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 50' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Valenciennes FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 52' Zakaria Bengueddoudj has so much to prove this time. He replaces Martin Adeline on 52 minute.
  • 55' FC Annecy receives a card for a hard tackle on 55.
  • 58' A moment of madness from Tanguy Lienard on 58 minutes earns him a card. Valenciennes FC will be frustrated.
  • 63' The travelling FC Annecy supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 68' Samuel Ntamack gets the nod from FC Annecy. He replaces Jonathan Kodjia and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 72' Another change for Valenciennes FC made on 72 minute. Aymen Boutoutaou leaves to be changed by Anthony Knockaert.
  • 77' Over 77 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 80' Another change for FC Annecy made on 80 minute. Steve Shamal leaves to be changed by Kevin Testud.
  • 85' FC Annecy fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 90' Vincent Pajot catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 90.
  • 90' Valenciennes FC make a change. Tanguy Lienard trudges off to be replaced by Nick Venema on 90 minutes.
  • The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.12 Valenciennes FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05 FC Annecy xG
I would bet for: Valenciennes FC or FC Annecy 69% + Under 2.5 goals 63%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Valenciennes FC37% Draw31% FC Annecy32%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.17
Actual: No — clean sheet

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
68%
Draw or FC Annecy
63%
Valenciennes FC or FC Annecy
69%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Valenciennes FC25% Draw53% FC Annecy22%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
11.5%
0 – 1
10.7%
2 – 1
7.3%
2 – 0
6.9%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 2
4%
3 – 1
2.8%
3 – 0
2.5%
1 – 3
2.4%

Asian Handicap — Valenciennes FC

Handicap Valenciennes FC covers Push FC Annecy covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 10% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 21% 65%
-0.5 35% — 65%
+0.5 68% — 32%
+1 68% 19% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Valenciennes FC keeps clean sheet
36% ✗
FC Annecy keeps clean sheet
33% ✗

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