Sunday , 16 August 2026

Valenciennes FC vs FC Girondins de Bordeaux, Ligue 2 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 2 · 2023-24
Valenciennes FC
1 – 2
Full Time
FC Girondins de Bordeaux
Sat 16 Sep 2023 · 17:00 UTC Stade du Hainaut HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 43' Stian Gregersen
Y 46' Alberth Elis
Julien Masson 59' Y
Anthony Knockaert 68' Y
Sacha Banse 85' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Valenciennes FC vs FC Girondins de Bordeaux — Ligue 2 at Stade du Hainaut.

Match Details

  • Referee Aurelien Petit

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

1
2
9
Valenciennes FC 12 games · Avg 2.4 goals FC Girondins de Bordeaux
Last 5 meetings
2023-09-16 Valenciennes FC 1–2 FC Girondins de Bordeaux 2023-04-29 Valenciennes FC 0–2 FC Girondins de Bordeaux 2022-07-30 FC Girondins de Bordeaux 0–0 Valenciennes FC 2018-05-12 FC Girondins de Bordeaux 0–2 Valenciennes FC 2017-12-16 Valenciennes FC 1–4 FC Girondins de Bordeaux

Recent Form

Valenciennes FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Sep FC Girondins de Bordeaux H 1–2 L
02 Sep AS Saint-Étienne A 0–0 D
26 Aug Rodez Aveyron Football A 1–0 W
19 Aug En Avant Guingamp H 0–0 D
12 Aug SC Bastia A 0–3 L
05 Aug AJ Auxerre H 1–4 L
FC Girondins de Bordeaux
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Sep Valenciennes FC A 2–1 W
02 Sep AJ Auxerre H 2–4 L
26 Aug Amiens SC H 2–0 W
21 Aug AC Ajaccio A 0–0 D
14 Aug US Concarneau H 1–0 W
07 Aug Pau FC A 0–3 L

Key Stats

33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
42% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Valenciennes FC and FC Girondins de Bordeaux get this one started.
  • 5' David Kjaer Kruse has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 10' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jorge Maciel might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 20' 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 Rafal Straczek suffering a number of foals already.
  • 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Aliou Badji made 4 appearances and scored 22 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 30' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Valenciennes FC and FC Girondins de Bordeaux are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 35' Jean Louchet, a France , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 37' Alberth Elis does the damage! The net is bulging and FC Girondins de Bordeaux surge ahead!
  • 42' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 43' Poor challenge from Stian Gregersen. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 46' That looks like a foul for a card for Alberth Elis.
  • 51' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 56' Julien Masson has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 367 appearances.
  • 59' A meaty challenge results in booking for Julien Masson on 59.
  • 60' The Valenciennes FC bench stirs into life. Jonathan Buatu is withdrawn and Anthony Knockaert gets his opportunity.
  • 63' A goal from the Denmark international David Kjaer Kruse! He fires home on 63 to make it 1-1!
  • 68' Anthony Knockaert picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 71' The supporters are chanting for Alexi Pitu. He replaces Jeremy Livolant on 71 minute.
  • 76' Valenciennes FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 78' Gaetan Weissbeck is ready to make an impact after coming on for Issouf Sissokho at the 78 minute mark.
  • 83' Andrew Jung gets the nod from Valenciennes FC. He replaces Aymen Boutoutaou and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 85' Sacha Banse has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 85.
  • 86' Aliou Badji makes way for Zan Vipotnik at the 86 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Girondins de Bordeaux.
  • 88' Alexi Pitu doubles the advantage! 1-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • FC Girondins de Bordeaux celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Valenciennes FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jorge Maciel

FC Girondins de Bordeaux Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach David Guion

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
David Kjaer Kruse 1
Pedro Diaz 1
Zan Vipotnik 1
Emmanuel Biumla 1
Aymen Boutoutaou 1
Josh Maja 1
Yoann Barbet 1
Alexi Pitu 1

Head to Head

2023-09-16 Valenciennes FC 1–2 FC Girondins de Bordeaux 2023-04-29 Valenciennes FC 0–2 FC Girondins de Bordeaux 2022-07-30 FC Girondins de Bordeaux 0–0 Valenciennes FC 2018-05-12 FC Girondins de Bordeaux 0–2 Valenciennes FC 2017-12-16 Valenciennes FC 1–4 FC Girondins de Bordeaux

Valenciennes FC Form

2023-09-16 Valenciennes FC 1–2 FC Girondins de Bordeaux L 2023-09-02 AS Saint-Étienne 0–0 Valenciennes FC D 2023-08-26 Rodez Aveyron Football 0–1 Valenciennes FC W 2023-08-19 Valenciennes FC 0–0 En Avant Guingamp D 2023-08-12 SC Bastia 3–0 Valenciennes FC L 2023-08-05 Valenciennes FC 1–4 AJ Auxerre L

FC Girondins de Bordeaux Form

2023-09-16 Valenciennes FC 1–2 FC Girondins de Bordeaux W 2023-09-02 FC Girondins de Bordeaux 2–4 AJ Auxerre L 2023-08-26 FC Girondins de Bordeaux 2–0 Amiens SC W 2023-08-21 AC Ajaccio 0–0 FC Girondins de Bordeaux D 2023-08-14 FC Girondins de Bordeaux 1–0 US Concarneau W 2023-08-07 Pau FC 3–0 FC Girondins de Bordeaux L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.1 Valenciennes FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29 FC Girondins de Bordeaux xG
I would bet for: Valenciennes FC or FC Girondins de Bordeaux 70% + Under 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Valenciennes FC31% Draw30% FC Girondins de Bordeaux39%
Actual: FC Girondins de Bordeaux win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes49% 0% No51%
Avg goals/match: 2.39
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 43%
57%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Valenciennes FC or Draw
61%
Draw or FC Girondins de Bordeaux
69%
Valenciennes FC or FC Girondins de Bordeaux
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Valenciennes FC22% Draw50% FC Girondins de Bordeaux28%
Actual: FC Girondins de Bordeaux win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
11.3%
0 – 1
10.6%
1 – 0
8.9%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
7.4%
2 – 1
6.9%
2 – 0
5.3%
2 – 2
4.6%
1 – 3
3.5%
0 – 3
3.1%
3 – 1
2.6%

Asian Handicap — Valenciennes FC

Handicap Valenciennes FC covers Push FC Girondins de Bordeaux covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 18% 70%
-0.5 30% — 70%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 21% 18%
+1.5 82% — 18%
+2 82% 12% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Valenciennes FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓
FC Girondins de Bordeaux keeps clean sheet
34% ✓

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