Valenciennes FC vs FC Annecy, Ligue 2 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Valenciennes FC vs FC Annecy — Ligue 2 at Stade du Hainaut.
- Valenciennes FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Annecy 8 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Romain Lissorgue
3 games this season
🟨 2.7/game
⚽ 10.7 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AS Saint-Etienne | 8 | 19 |
| 2 | Red Star FC | 8 | 17 |
| 3 | Montpellier HSC | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | Stade de Reims | 8 | 14 |
| 5 | AS Nancy-Lorraine | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | FC Annecy | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Dijon Football Cote d'Or | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | Pau FC | 8 | 11 |
| 9 | FC Sochaux-Montbeliard | 8 | 11 |
| 10 | FC Metz | 8 | 10 |
| 11 | USL Dunkerque | 8 | 8 |
| 12 | En Avant Guingamp | 8 | 8 |
| 13 | FC Nantes | 8 | 8 |
| 14 | Grenoble Foot 38 | 8 | 8 |
| 15 | Rodez Aveyron Football | 8 | 7 |
| 16 | US Boulogne Cote d'Opale | 8 | 6 |
| 17 | Clermont Foot 63 | 8 | 6 |
| 18 | Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC | 8 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
38%
Clean Sheets
FC Annecy this season
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)
FC Annecy
| Thibault Rambaud | 2 G |
| Dion Moise Sahi | 2 G |
| Matteo Veillon | 1 G |
| Antoine Larose | 1 G |
| Axel Drouhin | 1 G |
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
Valenciennes FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 15
- 6
- 39
-
18
Andrew Jung ↓ Ugo Bonnet 72'
- 17
- 16
- 5
-
23
David Kjaer Kruse ↓ Sacha Banse 72'
- 34
-
–
Tanguy Lienard ↓ Nick Venema 90'
Bench
-
93
Anthony Knockaert ↑ 72'
-
10
Nick Venema ↑ 90'
-
11
Ugo Bonnet ↑ 72'
- 29
- 30
-
8
Sacha Banse ↑ 72'
- 47
Coach
Jorge Maciel
FC Annecy Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 17
- 1
-
27
Steve Shamal ↓ Kevin Testud 80'
- 18
- 21
- 13
- 22
- 4
- 41
- 3
Bench
- 16
-
12
Kevin Testud ↑ 80'
- 8
-
20
Yacouba Barry ↑ 68'
-
19
Samuel Ntamack ↑ 68'
-
33
Zakaria Bengueddoudj ↑ 52'
- 2
Coach
Laurent Guyot
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dion Sahi | 3 |
| Aymen Boutoutaou | 2 |
| Steve Shamal | 1 |
| Samuel Ntamack | 1 |
| Flamarion | 1 |
| Nordine Kandil | 1 |
| Martin Adeline | 1 |
| Jonathan Buatu | 1 |
Head to Head
Valenciennes FC Form
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
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✓ CorrectActual: 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.

