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Valenciennes FC vs Paris FC, Ligue 2 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 2 · 2020-21
Valenciennes FC
2 – 0
Full Time
Paris FC
Tue 26 Jan 2021 · 18:00 UTC Stade du Hainaut HT 45+2' · FT 45+6'
Y 28' Marvin Gakpa
Y 36' Ousmane Kante
Joffrey Cuffaut 52' Y
Y 76' Gaetan Laura

Overview

Match Preview

Valenciennes FC vs Paris FC — Ligue 2 at Stade du Hainaut.

Match Details

  • Referee Olivier Thual
  • Referee Arnaud Baert
  • Referee Yohann Larhant
  • Referee Cyril Saint-Cricq Lompre
  • Referee

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

7
6
5
Valenciennes FC 18 games · Avg 2.1 goals Paris FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-01-26 Valenciennes FC 2–0 Paris FC 2020-08-29 Paris FC 1–0 Valenciennes FC 2019-12-13 Valenciennes FC 1–0 Paris FC 2019-04-22 Paris FC 0–0 Valenciennes FC 2018-11-30 Valenciennes FC 0–0 Paris FC

Recent Form

Valenciennes FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Jan Paris FC H 2–0 W
23 Jan La Berrichonne de Chateauroux A 3–3 D
08 Jan Le Havre AC A 2–0 W
05 Jan AS Nancy-Lorraine H 2–3 L
18 Dec Amiens SC H 0–2 L
12 Dec En Avant Guingamp A 1–1 D
Paris FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Jan Valenciennes FC A 0–2 L
23 Jan Amiens SC H 4–2 W
08 Jan AC Ajaccio H 1–1 D
05 Jan Toulouse FC A 0–1 L
22 Dec En Avant Guingamp H 3–2 W
19 Dec Clermont Foot 63 A 2–3 L

Key Stats

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Stade du Hainaut. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' Valenciennes FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Paris FC backline.
  • 10' The 27-year-old Axel Bamba has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Valenciennes FC in their trying to find a way past Paris FC's compact .
  • 20' Valenciennes FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 25' Paris FC is showing some good football. However, Paris FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 28' Marvin Gakpa was booked on 28.
  • 33' With 0 assists to his name this season, Marvin Gakpa is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Valenciennes FC.
  • 36' The referee has no hesitation. Ousmane Kante is booked for Paris FC — Yellow card on 36.
  • 41' It’s high time Olivier Guegan made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 46' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 46 minutes.
  • 51' France international Florent Hanin has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 52' Valenciennes FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 52.
  • 57' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 59' Valenciennes FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Joffrey Cuffaut on 59.
  • 63' Paris FC ring the changes. Said Arab has done his job and it is now time for Charles Boli to step up.
  • 64' The supporters are chanting for Florian Martin. He replaces Marvin Gakpa on 64 minute.
  • 69' Against the run of play, Kevin Cabral has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 74' The crowd applauds Cyril Mandouki as he leaves the pitch. Samir Chergui steps in for Paris FC.
  • 76' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Gaetan Laura on 76 minutes.
  • 77' Jaouen Hadjam is replacing Julien Lopez Baila for the Paris FC side.
  • 78' Valenciennes FC ring the changes. Gaetan Robail has done his job and it is now time for Arsene Elogo to step up.
  • 83' Valenciennes FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 85' Valenciennes FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Moussa Guel is hanging Baptiste Guillaume on the field on 85 minute.
  • 88' It is a substitution in Valenciennes FC team. Kevin Cabral is replaced by Aymen Boutoutaou on 88 minute.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-0.

Lineups

Valenciennes FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Olivier Guegan

Paris FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rene Girard

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Morgan Guilavogui 3
Adrian Grbic 2
Migouel Alfarela 2
Noah Diliberto 1
Jonathan Buatu 1
Mohamed Kaba 1
Khalid Boutaib 1
Teddy Chevalier 1

Head to Head

2021-01-26 Valenciennes FC 2–0 Paris FC 2020-08-29 Paris FC 1–0 Valenciennes FC 2019-12-13 Valenciennes FC 1–0 Paris FC 2019-04-22 Paris FC 0–0 Valenciennes FC 2018-11-30 Valenciennes FC 0–0 Paris FC

Valenciennes FC Form

2021-01-26 Valenciennes FC 2–0 Paris FC W 2021-01-23 La Berrichonne de Chateauroux 3–3 Valenciennes FC D 2021-01-08 Le Havre AC 0–2 Valenciennes FC W 2021-01-05 Valenciennes FC 2–3 AS Nancy-Lorraine L 2020-12-18 Valenciennes FC 0–2 Amiens SC L 2020-12-12 En Avant Guingamp 1–1 Valenciennes FC D

Paris FC Form

2021-01-26 Valenciennes FC 2–0 Paris FC L 2021-01-23 Paris FC 4–2 Amiens SC W 2021-01-08 Paris FC 1–1 AC Ajaccio D 2021-01-05 Toulouse FC 1–0 Paris FC L 2020-12-22 Paris FC 3–2 En Avant Guingamp W 2020-12-19 Clermont Foot 63 3–2 Paris FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.32 Valenciennes FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.86 Paris FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 63% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Valenciennes FC48% Draw29% Paris FC23%
Actual: Valenciennes FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes43% 0% No57%
Avg goals/match: 2.18
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
77%
Draw or Paris FC
52%
Valenciennes FC or Paris FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Valenciennes FC31% Draw52% Paris FC17%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.8%
1 – 1
13.7%
0 – 0
13.6%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
8.5%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
5.3%
3 – 0
4.1%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 1
3.7%
2 – 2
3.6%
3 – 2
1.7%

Asian Handicap — Valenciennes FC

Handicap Valenciennes FC covers Push Paris FC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 14% 78%
-1.5 22% — 78%
-1 22% 24% 54%
-0.5 46% — 54%
+0.5 77% — 23%
+1 77% 15% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Valenciennes FC keeps clean sheet
43% ✗
Paris FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓

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