Ligue 2 predictions

Caen vs Valenciennes Prediction, Betting Odds and Free Tips 18/03/2023

These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing.

The Caen – Valenciennes duel in Ligue 2 is shaping as a closely-fought battle. With that in mind, we have prepared a detailed preview of the match, along with some of our best Caen vs Valenciennes odds.

Free Betting Tips for Caen vs Valenciennes

If you can’t seem to decide on a bet for  Caen vs Valenciennes, check our top betting predictions for this duel here:

Draw

With 4 of the last H2H clashes between the sides ending in draws, including a 1-1 outcome back in November, it is not that surprising what we have picked as our first Caen vs Valenciennes prediction. Considering that Valenciennes enter this match on the back of 4 consecutive league draws and that Caen drew 4 of their last 6 home games and we really think that this enticing free betting tip should be given serious consideration.

Mendy to Score Anytime

Our next Caen vs Valenciennes prediction backs Caen’s top scorer Mendy (11 goals) to continue his recent hot streak and get on the scoresheet again. Mendy has scored 4 goals in Caen’s last 5 home matches and 5 in the last 10 rounds. He has scored in exactly 46% of all of Caen’s home games so far and really Mendy tends to find another gear when in front of his own fans.

BTTS

With all of the last 4 H2Hs high-scoring affairs and seeing both teams scoring we believe this could happen again. Our final Caen vs Valenciennes prediction is also backed by the facts that 3 of Caen’s last 4 games and 5 of Valenciennes’ last 6 had BTTS outcomes.

Caen vs Valenciennes Lineups and Team News

Caen

Caen’s promotion chances suffered a heavy blow last weekend when a painful 2-3 away defeat against Rodez was suffered. The forward actions were good but defensively the Vikings looked very poor. The home form remains solid with Caen losing just once on home turf all season (W7 D5).

Despite the recent disappointment the gaffer is expected to trust the same starting XI. Also, his experiment with a 3-5-2 shape in the second half last weekend backfired so sticking to the tested 4-3-3 formation is almost certain. Missing 3 fringe players due to injuries but all of the regulars are fit and ready to go.

Valenciennes

Valenciennes recorded a fourth consecutive draw last weekend when holding off promotion-chasing Bastia to a 2-2 result at home. Despite the solid displays and relatively few defeats, Valenciennes remain close to the danger zone as they haven’t won in the league since October 15th.

The team’s star centre-back Coffaut remains a major doubt but no other serious injury issues. Kaba’s role in midfield remains crucial and almost all forward moves these days are channelled through him. That’s why he is currently playing through an ankle injury with the help of injections.

Form Charts and H2H Stats for Caen vs Valenciennes

Check below for more useful information about the Caen – Valenciennes match:

Highest odds accross 7 bookmakers

Caen

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Draw

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Valenciennes

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Head to Head

05/11/22

France Ligue 2 LI2

Valenciennes

Caen

1

1

15/03/22

France Ligue 2 LI2

Valenciennes

Caen

1

1

02/10/21

France Ligue 2 LI2

Caen

Valenciennes

1

2

02/02/21

France Ligue 2 LI2

Caen

Valenciennes

1

1

26/09/20

France Ligue 2 LI2

Valenciennes

Caen

1

0

Last Five - Caen1667

03/02/23

France Ligue 2 LI2

1655

SC Bastia

1667

Caen

1

3

W

31/01/23

France Ligue 2 LI2

234888

Annecy

1667

Caen

2

0

L

28/01/23

France Ligue 2 LI2

1673

Laval

1667

Caen

0

0

D

20/01/23

France Ligue 2 LI2

1657

Sochaux

1667

Caen

1

2

W

10/01/23

France Ligue 2 LI2

1645

Bordeaux

1667

Caen

2

2

D

Last Five - Valenciennes5061

03/02/23

France Ligue 2 LI2

1673

Laval

5061

Valenciennes

1

3

W

31/01/23

France Ligue 2 LI2

1657

Sochaux

5061

Valenciennes

4

0

L

28/01/23

France Ligue 2 LI2

1651

Metz

5061

Valenciennes

1

1

D

13/01/23

France Ligue 2 LI2

1686 1

Dijon

5061

Valenciennes

2

1

L

10/01/23

France Ligue 2 LI2

234888

Annecy

5061

Valenciennes

2

2

D

Caen vs Valenciennes – Frequently asked questions

Caen vs Valenciennes

  • What is the venue of the game? The venue of the game is Stade Michel d’Ornano in Caen.
  • When is the match starting? The match is starting at 6:00 pm GMT on Saturday, March 18th.
  • Will Kaba play for Valenciennes? Kaba is Valenciennes’ most important player and key playmaker. He’s currently not 100% fit but is expected to play anyway.

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Iskra had a promising, at least she believed so, tennis and volleyball careers as junior but series of injuries ended her hopes to become a professional athlete very early.

Instead she focused all her energy into her other passion, writing. For over a decade Iskra had been a freelance sports writer. Football, basketball and tennis being the main fields of her expertise.