Villefranche Beaujolais
- Villefranche Beaujolais are on a 2-game losing streak.
- They lost 1-2 at home to Dijon and 2-1 away at Sochaux.
- Fabien Pujo was appointed as Villefranche coach in July 2025.
- Pujo has implemented a high-tempo, aggressive 3-4-1-2 system that over-presses opponents and looks to overload the wings.
Valenciennes FC
- Valenciennes FC sit one point above Villefranche with 26 points from 22 matches.
- The visitors have managed just one win in 10 away games this season.
- Valenciennes have a mixed recent run of 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last five National matches.
- Stéphane Moulin has set up a compact 4-2-3-1 that prioritises defensive discipline.
Head-to-Head
Valenciennes have won both head-to-head encounters in National 2025/2026 .
Key Players
- Gaetan Courtet - 5 goals in 17 National appearances, including 2 in his last 5.
- Babacar Leye - 6 goals in 16 and directly involved in three of his team’s last seven goals.
Betting Insights
- Valenciennes away averages: 0.80 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game.
- Villefranche have conceded 1.08 per home game and are 6 wins, 2 draws, 4 losses at home in the National.
- Villefranche win odds: 3.02.
- Recommended markets: Over 2.5 goals (2.12) and Both teams to score - Yes (1.83).
Prediction
- Expect a high-scoring home win with goals at both ends.
- Backers: Over 2.5 goals and Both teams to score - Yes.
