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Valenciennes FC vs FC Lorient, Ligue 2 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 2 · 2019-20
Fri 20 Dec 2019 · 19:00 UTC Stade du Hainaut HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Valenciennes FC vs FC LorientLigue 2 at Stade du Hainaut.

Match Details

  • Referee Bastien Dechepy
  • Referee Brice Parinet-Le Tellier
  • Referee Clement Fabry
  • Referee

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Dec FC Lorient H 3–0 W
13 Dec Paris FC H 1–0 W
03 Dec AJ Auxerre A 1–1 D
29 Nov Racing Club de Lens H 2–0 W
22 Nov US Orleans Loiret A 1–0 W
08 Nov La Berrichonne de Chateauroux H 0–1 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Dec Valenciennes FC A 0–3 L
13 Dec AJ Auxerre H 1–0 W
03 Dec US Orleans Loiret A 4–0 W
29 Nov Grenoble Foot 38 H 2–1 W
22 Nov La Berrichonne de Chateauroux A 3–1 W
08 Nov Chamois Niortais FC H 4–1 W

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Valenciennes FC and FC Lorient get this one started.
  • 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Valenciennes FC and FC Lorient are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 10' It looks surprising Valenciennes FC does not make any changes. Sessi D'Almeida has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 14' What composure from Teddy Chevalier! The France international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 17' It’s a booking for Valenciennes FC player. Julien Masson gets a Yellow card.
  • 22' FC Lorient is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 27' Matthieu Saunier has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 32' FC Lorient started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 32.
  • 37' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 41' It’s gonna be a Red card for Sessi D'Almeida.
  • 45' That is a Red card for FC Lorient. Matthieu Saunier will be fuming at that decision.
  • 46' The whistle greets Enzo Le Fee as he departs to be replaced by Franklin Wadja.
  • 51' FC Lorient receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 51.
  • 56' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 58' That is a Yellow card for FC Lorient. Thomas Fontaine will be fuming at that decision.
  • 59' Armand Lauriente gets the nod from FC Lorient. He replaces Umut Bozok and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 64' It’s high time Christophe Pélissier made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 69' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Lorient is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 71' The Valenciennes FC bench stirs into life. Julien Masson is withdrawn and Noah Diliberto gets his opportunity.
  • 75' FC Lorient make a change. Jerome Hergault trudges off to be replaced by Pierre-Yves Hamel on 75 minutes.
  • 78' Steve Ambri is ready to make an impact after coming on for Lilian Brassier at the 78 minute mark.
  • 83' The deadlock is broken! Teddy Chevalier gets on the scoresheet on 83 minutes.
  • 84' The supporters are chanting for Kevin Cabral. He replaces Gauthier Hein on 84 minute.
  • 85' Against the run of play, Teddy Chevalier has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 87' Controversy at the stadium! Jimmy Cabot argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 88' A meaty challenge results in booking for Laurent Dos Santos on 88.
  • The final score is 3-0.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.51 Valenciennes FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.21 FC Lorient xG
I would bet for: Valenciennes FC or FC Lorient 73% + Both teams to score 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Valenciennes FC44% Draw27% FC Lorient29%
Actual: Valenciennes FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 2.72
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 50%
50%
± 3.5 29%
71%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

Valenciennes FC or Draw
71%
Draw or FC Lorient
56%
Valenciennes FC or FC Lorient
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Valenciennes FC31% Draw47% FC Lorient22%
Actual: Valenciennes FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
1 – 0
9%
2 – 1
8.7%
0 – 0
8.6%
2 – 0
7.4%
0 – 1
7%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 2
5.3%
0 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.4%
3 – 0
Actual
1 – 3
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Valenciennes FC

Handicap Valenciennes FC covers Push FC Lorient covers
-2.5 9% 91%
-2 9% 13% 78%
-1.5 22% 78%
-1 22% 21% 57%
-0.5 43% 57%
+0.5 71% 29%
+1 71% 17% 13%
+1.5 87% 13%
+2 87% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% 4%

Clean Sheet

Valenciennes FC keeps clean sheet
31%
FC Lorient keeps clean sheet
23%

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