Rouen vs Valenciennes: match statistics
Rouen is the decisive favorite for this meeting, occupying first place in the table with an impressive record of 10 victories, 7 draws, and just 1 defeat. The hosts present solid home form with 60% of matches won at home, 70% clean sheets, and just 0.4 goals conceded on average per match. Valenciennes is in 13th position with a catastrophic away record - 0% wins, 50% losses, and a negative goal difference of -8. In the last five matches, the visitors earned just 0.8 points per match, conceding an average of 1.63 goals in away games. xG statistics also speak in favor of Rouen (1.37 vs 1.22), and their scoring efficiency in home matches (1.2 goals average) against the visitors' weak defense should ensure a confident victory. The difference in class between the leader and the team from the bottom half of the table is clear and should translate into a triumph for the hosts.
Rouen vs Valenciennes: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Rouen played Valenciennes in National (France). The match was played on 6 February 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Rouen: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match. Valenciennes: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Rouen scores 1.44 and concedes 0.61 goals per match. Valenciennes scores 1.00 and concedes 1.33. League average: 2.29 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Rouen 50%, Valenciennes 50%. Over 2.5: Rouen 39%, Valenciennes 44%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
Valenciennes has higher xG: 1.48 vs 1.32. Rouen: 10.4 shots per match, Valenciennes: 12.2.
Match halves
Rouen: half-time lead 39%, second-half goals 0.67. Valenciennes: half-time lead 22%, second-half goals 0.67.
Goals by minute
Rouen: 31-45+ (8 goals). Valenciennes: 76-90+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
National: 2.29 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 5.00, BTTS 100%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Rouen is the decisive favorite for this meeting, occupying first place in the table with an impressive record of 10 victories, 7 draws, and just 1 defeat. The hosts present solid home form with 60% of matches won at home, 70% clean sheets, and just 0.4 goals conceded on average per match. Valenciennes is in 13th position with a catastrophic away record - 0% wins, 50% losses, and a negative goal difference of -8. In the last five matches, the visitors earned just 0.8 points per match, conceding an average of 1.63 goals in away games. xG statistics also speak in favor of Rouen (1.37 vs 1.22), and their scoring efficiency in home matches (1.2 goals average) against the visitors' weak defense should ensure a confident victory. The difference in class between the leader and the team from the bottom half of the table is clear and should translate into a triumph for the hosts.
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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Rouen | Valenciennes | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.20 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Rouen is 200% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Rouen · 0.6 pts / match - Valenciennes
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Rouen is 44% better for: goals scored per match.
1.44 goals / match - Rouen · 1 goals / match - Valenciennes
Rouen is 118% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.61 goals / match - Rouen · 1.33 goals / match - Valenciennes
Rouen scores in 83% of matches (15 of 18 matches), while Valenciennes keeps a clean sheet in 28% (5 of 18 matches).
Valenciennes scores in 67% of matches (12 of 18 matches), while Rouen keeps a clean sheet in 50% (9 of 18 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Rouen
Over / Under - Valenciennes
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Rouen is 83% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.72 pts / match - Rouen · 0.94 pts / match - Valenciennes
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rouen - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 39% of matches and wins 56%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Valenciennes - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 22% of matches and wins 28%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Rouen
Valenciennes
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (National).
Teams vs league
| Rouen | Liga | Valenciennes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.06 | 2.29 | • 2.33 |
| Both teams scored | • 50% | 50% | • 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 39% | 46% | ▼ 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 32% | ▼ 28% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 72% | 69% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 61% | 69% | ▲ 72% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Rouen 1 - 0 - 0 Valenciennes. Average goals 5.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Rouen vs Valenciennes?
The National match finished Rouen 1:2 Valenciennes. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Rouen vs Valenciennes?
Rouen score 1.44 goals per game on average and Valenciennes 1.00. The National average is 2.29 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Rouen's matches and 50% of Valenciennes's.
What form are Rouen and Valenciennes in?
Over the last 5 games Rouen have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and Valenciennes 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rouen vs Valenciennes?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.