Valenciennes vs Orléans: match statistics
Valenciennes displays solid home form with 56% of matches won at home and a positive goal difference (+3) at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.44 goals per match in home games with an xG of 1.7, indicating offensive efficiency. Orléans has poor away statistics - only 38% of wins away, a negative goal difference (-9), and an alarming 50% of matches without a goal scored. The visitors score only 0.75 goals on average away with an xG of 1.3 and concede as many as 1.88 goals per match. Considering Valenciennes' advantage in possession (55% vs 53%) and significantly better shooting accuracy in home matches (10% vs 7%), the hosts are the favorite for this encounter. The recent form of both teams (0.8 PPG for Valenciennes vs 1.2 PPG for Orléans) does not change the fact that Valenciennes at home is much stronger than Orléans away.
Valenciennes vs Orléans: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Valenciennes played Orléans in National (France). The match was played on 31 January 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Valenciennes: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match. Orléans: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Valenciennes scores 1.06 and concedes 1.35 goals per match. Orléans scores 1.24 and concedes 1.65. League average: 2.30 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Valenciennes 53%, Orléans 53%. Over 2.5: Valenciennes 47%, Orléans 65%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
Valenciennes has higher xG: 1.46 vs 1.41. Valenciennes: 11.9 shots per match, Orléans: 11.1.
Match halves
Valenciennes: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.71. Orléans: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.59.
Goals by minute
Valenciennes: 76-90+ (8 goals). Orléans: 16-30 (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
National: 2.30 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, 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
Valenciennes displays solid home form with 56% of matches won at home and a positive goal difference (+3) at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.44 goals per match in home games with an xG of 1.7, indicating offensive efficiency. Orléans has poor away statistics - only 38% of wins away, a negative goal difference (-9), and an alarming 50% of matches without a goal scored. The visitors score only 0.75 goals on average away with an xG of 1.3 and concede as many as 1.88 goals per match. Considering Valenciennes' advantage in possession (55% vs 53%) and significantly better shooting accuracy in home matches (10% vs 7%), the hosts are the favorite for this encounter. The recent form of both teams (0.8 PPG for Valenciennes vs 1.2 PPG for Orléans) does not change the fact that Valenciennes at home is much stronger than Orléans away.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
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
| Valenciennes | Orléans | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 43% | 43% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.21 | 0.26 |
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.
Orléans is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Valenciennes · 1.2 pts / match - Orléans
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.
Orléans is 17% better for: goals scored per match.
1.06 goals / match - Valenciennes · 1.24 goals / match - Orléans
Valenciennes is 22% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.35 goals / match - Valenciennes · 1.65 goals / match - Orléans
Valenciennes scores in 71% of matches (12 of 17 matches), while Orléans keeps a clean sheet in 24% (4 of 17 matches).
Orléans scores in 76% of matches (13 of 17 matches), while Valenciennes keeps a clean sheet in 29% (5 of 17 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 - Valenciennes
Over / Under - Orléans
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.
Orléans is 41% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / match - Valenciennes · 1.41 pts / match - Orléans
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Valenciennes - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 29%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Orléans - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 47%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -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 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -10 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Valenciennes
Orléans
* 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
| Valenciennes | Liga | Orléans | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.41 | 2.30 | ▲ 2.88 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 53% | 50% | ▲ 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 47% | 46% | ▲ 65% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 29% | 32% | ▼ 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 76% | 69% | ▲ 82% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 76% | 69% | ▲ 88% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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: Valenciennes 0 - 0 - 1 Orléans. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Valenciennes vs Orléans?
The National match finished Valenciennes 0:1 Orléans. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Valenciennes vs Orléans?
Valenciennes score 1.06 goals per game on average and Orléans 1.24. The National average is 2.30 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Valenciennes's matches and 53% of Orléans's.
What form are Valenciennes and Orléans in?
Over the last 5 games Valenciennes have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Orléans 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Valenciennes vs Orléans?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Valenciennes vs Orléans: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.