Orléans vs Valenciennes: Match Prediction for the French Championship
In a rescheduled match from the second round of the French National Championship, Orleans will face Valenciennes. The teams are positioned closely in the league table, sitting fourth and fifth. Who will come away with points on October ninth? Find out in our betting tip.

Command Analysis

Orleans

Current Form
Orleans has been competing in France's third division for five years, consistently finishing in the middle of the standings. Last season, the team ended in 10th place, but they are eager to aim higher this time around. Currently, the club holds the fifth position, just three points behind the leaders. In their recent matches, the hosts have drawn with Villefranche (1:1), Sochaux (0:0), and Dijon (1:1).
Suspensions and Injuries
The hosts have no issues with their squad
Notable Betting Trends
- The hosts have recorded three consecutive draws
- At home, the team has suffered only one defeat in their last six matches
Probable Lineup: Vio - Ponty, Bodri, Girardon, Therezin, Gujon - Huss, Berthe, Bretel - Do Marcolino, Testud

Valenciennes

Current Form
Valenciennes sits one spot above today's opponent in fourth place. The team has accumulated 13 points from seven matches, just one point shy of the top three. Like Orleans, the visitors are experiencing a series of draws, having recently ended matches against Rouen (1-1), Concarneau (3-3), Versailles (1-1), and Villefranche (2-2).
Injuries and Suspensions
The visitors have no squad issues.
Notable Betting Trends
- The team has drawn four consecutive matches
- The visitors remain unbeaten this season
Projected Lineup: Luchet - Dibassi, Poa, Sanda - Boinet, Boisser, Mourso, Mpata, Falamariion - Venema, Oyevoosi.
Trends
Bet Exact Score 3:1
The hosts secured their last win with this scoreline
18.00Bet Both Teams to Score
This bet has succeeded in four of the last five home matches
2.00Bet Number 1 in Final Score
This trend has occurred in the last four head-to-head matches
1.63Tip and bets
Recently, both teams have been drawing too often and are eager for a win. They are vying for promotion, so another draw won't satisfy either side. This match is likely to be exciting with numerous scoring opportunities.
Our prediction is over 2.5 goals at 2.17
Match Outcome Bet
The home team has secured three victories in their last four encounters with their opponent. This season, they have a real chance to compete for promotion to League 2. It's quite possible that Orleans will hand Valenciennes their first defeat of the season.
Prediction – Orleans to win with odds of 2.00
Corner Bet
Both teams are likely to make numerous attacks down the flanks, which should result in a high number of corner kicks. We recommend placing a bet accordingly.
Prediction – total over 7.5 corners with odds of 1.65