Valenciennes FC vs Le Havre AC, Ligue 2 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Valenciennes FC vs Le Havre AC — Ligue 2 at Stade du Hainaut.
- Valenciennes FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Le Havre AC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bastien Dechepy
- Referee Erwan Finjean
- Referee Brice Parinet-Le Tellier
- Referee Brendan Roffet
6 games this season
🟨 4.0/game
⚽ 16.7 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AS Saint-Étienne | 12 | 28 |
| 2 | AS Nancy-Lorraine | 12 | 25 |
| 3 | Montpellier HSC | 12 | 24 |
| 4 | Stade de Reims | 12 | 21 |
| 5 | Pau FC | 12 | 20 |
| 6 | Dijon Football Cote d'Or | 12 | 18 |
| 7 | FC Metz | 12 | 17 |
| 8 | Red Star FC | 12 | 17 |
| 9 | FC Annecy | 12 | 16 |
| 10 | USL Dunkerque | 12 | 15 |
| 11 | En Avant Guingamp | 12 | 14 |
| 12 | US Boulogne Côte d'Opale | 12 | 13 |
| 13 | Rodez Aveyron Football | 12 | 13 |
| 14 | FC Nantes | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | Clermont Foot 63 | 12 | 11 |
| 16 | FC Sochaux-Montbeliard | 12 | 11 |
| 17 | Grenoble Foot 38 | 12 | 11 |
| 18 | Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC | 12 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 May | Le Havre AC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 May | FC Metz | A | 0–3 | L |
| 26 Apr | Chamois Niortais FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Apr | Paris FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Apr | AS Beziers | H | 5–6 | L |
| 12 Apr | Racing Club de Lens | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 May | Valenciennes FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 03 May | GFC Ajaccio | H | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Apr | La Berrichonne de Chateauroux | A | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Apr | AJ Auxerre | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Apr | Paris FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Apr | FC Sochaux-Montbeliard | A | 3–1 | W |
Key Stats
22%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
22%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Stade du Hainaut will turn into a battlefield for Valenciennes FC and Le Havre AC.
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Valenciennes FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' It looks surprising Valenciennes FC does not make any changes. Alimami Gory has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 19' It’s a booking for Valenciennes FC player. Tony Mauricio gets a Yellow card.
- 20' Pape Gueye was booked on 20.
- 25' Over 25 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 30' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 35' 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 Johann Ramare suffering a number of foals already.
- 40' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 45' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Valenciennes FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 50' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 54' Goal! Nathael Julan scores his 2 goal in 428 matches.
- 59' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 63' Another substitution for Le Havre AC to replace Tinotenda Kadewere by Himad Abdelli on 63 minute.
- 68' Valenciennes FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 72' Le Havre AC ring the changes. Amos Youga has done his job and it is now time for Ebenezer Assifuah-Inkoom to step up.
- 77' Le Havre AC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 80' A change in the Valenciennes FC ranks — Tony Mauricio exits the field as Kevin Cabral enters on 80.
- 81' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Romain Basque.
- 86' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Oswald Tanchot will be considering his options from the bench.
- 88' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Samba Camara on 88 minutes.
- 89' Valenciennes FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 90' A tactical swap from Valenciennes FC — Gaetan Arib on, Sebastien Roudet off on 90 minutes.
- 90' A moment of madness from Zinedine Ferhat on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Le Havre AC will be frustrated.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Valenciennes FC take all three points.
Lineups
Valenciennes FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 16
- 8
- 4
- 10
- 13
- 5
-
22
Tony Mauricio ↓ Kevin Cabral 80'
- 9
- 14
- 23
Bench
- 28
- 17
-
11
Florian Raspentino ↑ 90'
- 1
-
32
Gaetan Arib ↑ 90'
-
26
Kevin Cabral ↑ 80'
- 33
Coach
Réginald Ray
Le Havre AC Lineups
Starting XI
- 50
- 21
- 15
- 25
- 18
- 23
- 7
- 8
-
24
Pape Gueye ↓ Romain Basque 80'
- 28
- 11
Bench
- 30
-
13
Ebenezer Assifuah-Inkoom ↑ 72'
- 10
- 6
-
27
Romain Basque ↑ 80'
- 5
-
33
Himad Abdelli ↑ 63'
Coach
Oswald Tanchot
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Romain Basque | 3 |
| Florian Raspentino | 2 |
| Jamal Thiare | 2 |
| Alimami Gory | 2 |
| Matthis Abline | 2 |
| Ilyes Hamache | 2 |
| Adrian Grbic | 2 |
| Jorris Romil | 1 |
Valenciennes FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.49
Valenciennes FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.38
Le Havre AC xG
I would bet for:
Valenciennes FC or Le Havre AC 73% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Valenciennes FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.87
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Valenciennes FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Le Havre AC
59%
Valenciennes FC or Le Havre AC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
7.7%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
7.6%
0 – 1
6.9%
2 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
5.8%
0 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
4.1%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 0
3%
Asian Handicap — Valenciennes FC
| Handicap | Valenciennes FC covers | Push | Le Havre AC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 19% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 18% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Valenciennes FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✗
Le Havre AC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.