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Valenciennes FC vs Paris FC, Ligue 2 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 2 · 2018-19
Fri 30 Nov 2018 · 19:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Valenciennes FC vs Paris FC — Ligue 2 .

Match Details

  • Referee William Lavis
  • Referee Bertrand Corcuff
  • Referee Tugdual Philippe
  • Referee

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Nov Paris FC H 0–0 D
23 Nov AS Beziers A 1–1 D
10 Nov Racing Club de Lens H 4–2 W
03 Nov ES Troyes AC A 2–4 L
26 Oct AS Nancy-Lorraine H 1–1 D
19 Oct US Orleans Loiret A 0–1 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Nov Valenciennes FC A 0–0 D
23 Nov Le Havre AC H 1–0 W
09 Nov FC Lorient A 1–2 L
02 Nov FC Sochaux-Montbeliard H 0–0 D
26 Oct AJ Auxerre A 2–0 W
19 Oct La Berrichonne de Chateauroux H 0–0 D

Key Stats

39% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
22% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Valenciennes FC and Paris FC get this one started.
  • 5' A quiet spell here at . Paris FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' The referee has no hesitation. Ousmane Kante is booked for Paris FC — Yellow card on 15.
  • 18' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Johann Ramare on 18 minutes.
  • 23' Ousmane Kante is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Paris FC so far.
  • 28' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 33' Both keepers have barely been tested. Valenciennes FC and Paris FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 38' Valenciennes FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Paris FC backline.
  • 43' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Valenciennes FC that had 367 games and scored 259 goals.
  • 48' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Valenciennes FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 53' Valenciennes FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 58' Fabien Ourega is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jonathan Pitroipa at the 58 minute mark.
  • 63' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 63 minutes.
  • 68' 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 Vincent Demarconnay suffering a number of foals already.
  • 73' Tony Mauricio has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 74' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Laurent Dos Santos.
  • 76' Valenciennes FC make a change. Laurent Dos Santos trudges off to be replaced by Sikou Niakate on 76 minutes.
  • 79' The Paris FC bench stirs into life. Lalaina Nomenjanahary is withdrawn and Cyril Mandouki gets his opportunity.
  • 80' Mehdy Guezoui is ready to make an impact after coming on for Tony Mauricio at the 80 minute mark.
  • 84' The whistle greets Rominigue Kouame as he departs to be replaced by Adama Sarr.
  • 89' Jorris Romil is ready to make an impact after coming on for Gaetan Robail at the 89 minute mark.
  • The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.24 Valenciennes FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.88 Paris FC xG
I would bet for: Valenciennes FC or Draw 75% + Under 2.5 goals 65%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Valenciennes FC45% Draw30% Paris FC25%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes43% 0% No57%
Avg goals/match: 2.12
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 63%
37%
± 2.5 35%
65%
± 3.5 17%
83%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

Valenciennes FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Paris FC
55%
Valenciennes FC or Paris FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Valenciennes FC29% Draw53% Paris FC18%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14%
1 – 0
13.7%
0 – 1
9.3%
2 – 0
8.9%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
5.6%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 0
3.6%
2 – 2
3.6%
3 – 1
3.3%
1 – 3
1.7%

Asian Handicap — Valenciennes FC

Handicap Valenciennes FC covers Push Paris FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 13% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 23% 57%
-0.5 43% — 57%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 16% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Valenciennes FC keeps clean sheet
42% ✗
Paris FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✗

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