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Valenciennes FC vs Paris FC, Ligue 2 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 2 · 2023-24
Valenciennes FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Paris FC
Sat 16 Dec 2023 · 18:00 UTC Stade du Hainaut HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Olivier Thual

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 AS Saint-Étienne 7 16
2 Red Star FC 7 14
3 Stade de Reims 7 13
4 Montpellier HSC 7 12
5 FC Metz 7 10
6 AS Nancy-Lorraine 7 10
7 FC Annecy 7 10
8 FC Sochaux-Montbéliard 7 10
9 Dijon Football Cote d'Or 7 9
10 Pau FC 7 8
11 USL Dunkerque 7 8
12 En Avant Guingamp 7 8
13 Grenoble Foot 38 7 8
14 Rodez Aveyron Football 7 7
15 FC Nantes 7 7
16 Clermont Foot 63 7 6
17 US Boulogne Côte d'Opale 7 5
18 Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC 7 5

Head-to-Head

7
6
5
Valenciennes FC 18 games · Avg 2.1 goals Paris FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-12-16 Valenciennes FC 0–1 Paris FC 2023-04-01 Valenciennes FC 4–5 Paris FC 2022-10-08 Paris FC 0–1 Valenciennes FC 2022-04-30 Paris FC 1–1 Valenciennes FC 2021-01-26 Valenciennes FC 2–0 Paris FC

Recent Form

Valenciennes FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Dec Paris FC H 0–1 L
05 Dec Pau FC A 1–3 L
02 Dec FC Annecy H 0–0 D
25 Nov US Quevilly-Rouen Metropole A 0–0 D
11 Nov USL Dunkerque H 0–1 L
04 Nov Angers SCO A 0–2 L
Paris FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Dec Valenciennes FC A 1–0 W
05 Dec Rodez Aveyron Football H 2–0 W
02 Dec En Avant Guingamp A 1–0 W
25 Nov FC Girondins de Bordeaux H 1–2 L
11 Nov SC Bastia H 1–0 W
04 Nov AS Saint-Étienne A 1–0 W

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' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mamadou Mbow made 427 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 10' 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 Ilan Kebbal suffering a number of foals already.
  • 15' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Valenciennes FC and Paris FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 20' It looks surprising Paris FC does not make any changes. Josias Lukembila has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 25' 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.
  • 30' Paris FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 35' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 38' Pierre-Yves Hamel doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 43' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 43 minutes.
  • 48' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ahmed Kantari might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 53' Paris FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 58' The travelling Paris FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 62' Another change for Valenciennes FC made on 62 minute. Aymen Boutoutaou leaves to be changed by Ismail Bouneb.
  • 65' Paris FC make a change. Yohan Demoncy trudges off to be replaced by Lohann Doucet on 65 minutes.
  • 70' David Kjaer Kruse gets the nod from Valenciennes FC. He replaces Julien Masson and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 75' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 77' Fresh legs for Paris FC! Lamine Diaby-Fadiga comes on to replace Alimami Gory.
  • 79' Valenciennes FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Nick Venema is hanging Makabi Lilepo on the field on 79 minute.
  • 84' Jules Gaudin has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 7 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 89' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Valenciennes FC and Paris FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 90' Pierre-Yves Hamel makes way for Ayoub Jabbari at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Paris FC.
  • Paris FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Valenciennes FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ahmed Kantari

Paris FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Stéphane Gilli

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Morgan Guilavogui 3
Migouel Alfarela 2
Adrian Grbic 2
Pierre-Yves Hamel 1
Kevin Cabral 1
Andrew Jung 1
Ilyes Hamache 1
Nouha Dicko 1

Head to Head

2023-12-16 Valenciennes FC 0–1 Paris FC 2023-04-01 Valenciennes FC 4–5 Paris FC 2022-10-08 Paris FC 0–1 Valenciennes FC 2022-04-30 Paris FC 1–1 Valenciennes FC 2021-01-26 Valenciennes FC 2–0 Paris FC

Valenciennes FC Form

2023-12-16 Valenciennes FC 0–1 Paris FC L 2023-12-05 Pau FC 3–1 Valenciennes FC L 2023-12-02 Valenciennes FC 0–0 FC Annecy D 2023-11-25 US Quevilly-Rouen Metropole 0–0 Valenciennes FC D 2023-11-11 Valenciennes FC 0–1 USL Dunkerque L 2023-11-04 Angers SCO 2–0 Valenciennes FC L

Paris FC Form

2023-12-16 Valenciennes FC 0–1 Paris FC W 2023-12-05 Paris FC 2–0 Rodez Aveyron Football W 2023-12-02 En Avant Guingamp 0–1 Paris FC W 2023-11-25 Paris FC 1–2 FC Girondins de Bordeaux L 2023-11-11 Paris FC 1–0 SC Bastia W 2023-11-04 AS Saint-Étienne 0–1 Paris FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.97 Valenciennes FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08 Paris FC xG
I would bet for: Paris FC or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 67%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Valenciennes FC30% Draw32% Paris FC38%
Actual: Paris FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes42% 0% No58%
Avg goals/match: 2.05
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 85%
15%
± 1.5 61%
39%
± 2.5 33%
67%
± 3.5 16%
84%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

Valenciennes FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Paris FC
70%
Valenciennes FC or Paris FC
68%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Valenciennes FC21% Draw54% Paris FC25%
Actual: Paris FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.4%
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11.2%
0 – 2
7.2%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 1
6.3%
2 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
3.6%
1 – 3
2.6%
0 – 3
2.5%
3 – 1
2.1%

Asian Handicap — Valenciennes FC

Handicap Valenciennes FC covers Push Paris FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 8% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 19% 70%
-0.5 30% — 70%
+0.5 64% — 36%
+1 64% 21% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 10% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Valenciennes FC keeps clean sheet
35% ✓
Paris FC keeps clean sheet
39% ✗

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