Sunday , 16 August 2026

Valenciennes FC vs SC Bastia, Ligue 2 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 2 · 2023-24
Valenciennes FC
3 – 1
Full Time
SC Bastia
Sat 27 Jan 2024 · 18:00 UTC Stade du Hainaut HT 45' · FT 45'
Anthony Knockaert 20' Y
Y 34' Florian Bohnert
Andrew Jung 57' Y
Y 57' Cheick Keita
Y 69' Migouel Alfarela

Overview

Match Preview

Valenciennes FC vs SC Bastia — Ligue 2 at Stade du Hainaut.

Match Details

  • Referee Antoine Valnet

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

2
2
2
Valenciennes FC 6 games · Avg 2.8 goals SC Bastia
Last 5 meetings
2024-01-27 Valenciennes FC 3–1 SC Bastia 2023-08-12 SC Bastia 3–0 Valenciennes FC 2023-03-11 Valenciennes FC 2–2 SC Bastia 2022-12-30 SC Bastia 1–0 Valenciennes FC 2022-03-05 SC Bastia 1–1 Valenciennes FC

Recent Form

Valenciennes FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Jan SC Bastia H 3–1 W
23 Jan FC Girondins de Bordeaux A 1–3 L
13 Jan Amiens SC H 0–1 L
19 Dec AC Ajaccio A 1–2 L
16 Dec Paris FC H 0–1 L
05 Dec Pau FC A 1–3 L
SC Bastia
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Jan Valenciennes FC A 1–3 L
23 Jan SM Caen H 1–2 L
13 Jan Angers SCO H 2–0 W
19 Dec AS Saint-Étienne A 2–3 L
16 Dec US Quevilly-Rouen Metropole H 0–0 D
05 Dec USL Dunkerque A 5–0 W

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
67% 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' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 8' GOAL! Yllan Okou fires home to make it 0-1!
  • 13' The home supporters are growing impatient. Valenciennes FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 18' Cheick Keita has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 420 appearances.
  • 20' That looks like a foul for a card for Anthony Knockaert.
  • 25' Luxembourg international Florian Bohnert has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 27' A goal from the France international Andrew Jung! He fires home on 27 to make it 1-1!
  • 32' Julien Masson is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for SC Bastia so far.
  • 34' A meaty challenge results in booking for Florian Bohnert on 34.
  • 39' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Valenciennes FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 44' Lassana Sy has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 46' A tactical swap from Valenciennes FC — Joachim Kayi Sanda on, Allan Linguet off on 46 minutes.
  • 51' Valenciennes FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 53' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Andrew Jung makes it 2-1.
  • 57' Controversy at the stadium! Andrew Jung argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 58' The crowd applauds Jordan Poha as he leaves the pitch. Lucas Woudenberg steps in for Valenciennes FC.
  • 61' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Anthony Knockaert makes it 3-1.
  • 66' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 69' SC Bastia player sees a card in front of him.
  • 73' A tactical swap from SC Bastia — Felix Tomi on, Benjamin Santelli off on 73 minutes.
  • 77' Another change for Valenciennes FC made on 77 minute. Anthony Knockaert leaves to be changed by Aymen Boutoutaou.
  • 81' Fresh legs for SC Bastia! Matteo Loubatieres comes on to replace Christophe Vincent.
  • 86' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 89' Valenciennes FC make a change. Flamarion trudges off to be replaced by Ilyes Hamache on 89 minutes.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 3-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Valenciennes FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ahmed Kantari

SC Bastia Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Regis Brouard

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Frank Magri 2
Andrew Jung 2
Benjamin Santelli 2
Adrian Grbic 2
Dimitri Lienard 1
Christophe Vincent 1
Anthony Knockaert 1
Gaetan Robail 1

Head to Head

2024-01-27 Valenciennes FC 3–1 SC Bastia 2023-08-12 SC Bastia 3–0 Valenciennes FC 2023-03-11 Valenciennes FC 2–2 SC Bastia 2022-12-30 SC Bastia 1–0 Valenciennes FC 2022-03-05 SC Bastia 1–1 Valenciennes FC

Valenciennes FC Form

2024-01-27 Valenciennes FC 3–1 SC Bastia W 2024-01-23 FC Girondins de Bordeaux 3–1 Valenciennes FC L 2024-01-13 Valenciennes FC 0–1 Amiens SC L 2023-12-19 AC Ajaccio 2–1 Valenciennes FC L 2023-12-16 Valenciennes FC 0–1 Paris FC L 2023-12-05 Pau FC 3–1 Valenciennes FC L

SC Bastia Form

2024-01-27 Valenciennes FC 3–1 SC Bastia L 2024-01-23 SC Bastia 1–2 SM Caen L 2024-01-13 SC Bastia 2–0 Angers SCO W 2023-12-19 AS Saint-Étienne 3–2 SC Bastia L 2023-12-16 SC Bastia 0–0 US Quevilly-Rouen Metropole D 2023-12-05 USL Dunkerque 0–5 SC Bastia W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.47 Valenciennes FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36 SC Bastia xG
I would bet for: Valenciennes FC or SC Bastia 73% + Both teams to score 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Valenciennes FC41% Draw27% SC Bastia32%
Actual: Valenciennes FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 2.83
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 32%
68%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Valenciennes FC or Draw
68%
Draw or SC Bastia
59%
Valenciennes FC or SC Bastia
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Valenciennes FC29% Draw46% SC Bastia25%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
2 – 1
8.3%
0 – 0
7.8%
1 – 0
7.7%
1 – 2
7.7%
0 – 1
7.1%
2 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
5.7%
0 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 3
3.5%
3 – 0
3%

Asian Handicap — Valenciennes FC

Handicap Valenciennes FC covers Push SC Bastia covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 12% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 20% 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% ✓
SC Bastia keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

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