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Rodez go up against Valenciennes looking to move into the top half of the table. This fixture at the Stade Paul Lignon will be the focus of this preview.
Rodez vs Valenciennes – Predictions & Free Betting Tips
Rodez went winless in the French Ligue 2 for five matches after a goalless draw with Le Havre. This result continued the poor streak in front of goal for Rodez. Valenciennes were able to book a surprise 6-1 thrashing of Nancy in the latest league encounter. Yatabaré and Guillaume came up with a brace, while Cuffaut and Hamache were also the scoresheet. Valenciennes took full advantage of Karamoko’s red card in the first half.
- Match Result – Draw @ 19/10 (2.90)
- Total Goals – Under 2.5 @ 8/15 (1.53)
- Both Teams to Score – No @ 8/11 (1.72)
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Draw
Valenciennes might have just registered their biggest league win of the season, but the team had played against 10 men for almost the entire game. Rodez might not be scoring a lot of goals, but they have very resilient and tough to beat. Both these teams might cancel out each other, as points have extremely important for them due to different reasons.
Total goals under 2.5
Rodez have scored seven goals in the last two games against Valenciennes, but home team comes into the game after having only managed two goals in the last six games. Valenciennes are not much better with their away games producing just four goals in the last six.
Both teams to score – no
The games between Valenciennes and orders have been very tightly contested except in the 2021 meetings. There have been goals at both ends in three out of the last four games between the two clubs. The expectation, though, is different for the game with Rodez struggling for goals.
Rodez vs Valenciennes: Ligue 2 Preview and Team News
Rodez
Rodez have seen a significant decline from the highs that they set a few weeks ago. It is largely down to a struggle in front of goal. It is more than a month since Rodez last scored a goal. Manager Laurent Peyrelade, though, does not have too many injuries in the squad apart from the absence of Amiran Sanaia.
Valenciennes
The big win over Nancy could not have come at a better time for Valenciennes, who have been able to open up a three-point advantage over the drop zone. Further, the big man has massively helped their goal difference. Christophe Delmotte does not have any major injury problems in the game.
Detailed Analysis for Ligue 2’s Rodez vs Valenciennes
These are some of the best stats for the match along with the right tools to make you choose the best odds.
ValenciennesRodez Aveyron vs Valenciennes | |||
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21/08/21 LI2 | Valenciennes  Valenciennes | 1 - 4 |  Rodez Aveyron Rodez Aveyron |
13/03/21 LI2 | Rodez Aveyron Rodez Aveyron | 3 - 0 | Valenciennes Valenciennes |
21/11/20 LI2 | Valenciennes Valenciennes | 1 - 1 | Rodez Aveyron Rodez Aveyron |
31/01/20 LI2 | Rodez Aveyron Rodez Aveyron | 1 - 1 | Valenciennes Valenciennes |
16/08/19 LI2 | Valenciennes Valenciennes | 1 - 0 | Rodez Aveyron Rodez Aveyron |
Rodez Aveyron | |||
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Last 5 | |||
22/01/22 LI2 | Le Havre  Le Havre | 0 - 0 | Rodez Aveyron Rodez Aveyron |
15/01/22 LI2 | Rodez Aveyron Rodez Aveyron | 0 - 2 |  Dijon Dijon |
08/01/22 LI2 | Pau  Pau | 4 - 0 | Rodez Aveyron Rodez Aveyron |
21/12/21 LI2 | Rodez Aveyron Rodez Aveyron | 0 - 0 |  SC Bastia SC Bastia |
13/12/21 LI2 | Toulouse  Toulouse | 1 - 1 | Rodez Aveyron Rodez Aveyron |
Valenciennes | |||
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Last 5 | |||
01/02/22 LI2 | Valenciennes Valenciennes | 6 - 1 |  Nancy Nancy |
28/01/22 LI2 |  Nimes Nimes | 2 - 1 | Valenciennes Valenciennes |
08/01/22 LI2 | Valenciennes Valenciennes | 1 - 1 |  Guingamp Guingamp |
21/12/21 LI2 |  Sochaux Sochaux | 1 - 1 | Valenciennes Valenciennes |
16/12/21 FC | Valenciennes Valenciennes | 0 - 1 |  Strasbourg Strasbourg |
FAQs on Rodez vs Valenciennes game
Where is the match going to take place? Stade Paul Lignon
When will this match start? February 05, 2022 at 18:00 GMT
Who is the favourite team to win the game? Rodez
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