Valenciennes FC

vs

Orleans US 45

Preview

Valenciennes FC (home)

• Valenciennes FC have won five and lost three at home in the National 2025/2026, conceding nine goals in eight games.
• Stephane Moulin, who has led Valenciennes FC since July 2025, has introduced a pragmatic, organisation-first approach which has seen the club struggle for form recently, losing four of their last five games and being well beaten 3-0 away to Le Puy just three days ago.

Orleans US 45 (away)

• Orleans US 45 have won three, drawn once and lost four away in the National 2025/2026 with an average of 0.75 goals per away match.
• Orleans US 45, who currently sit 6th in National 2025/2026 with 26 points from 17 matches, are seven points and six places ahead of Valenciennes FC in 12th with 19 points after 16 games.
• Orleans US 45 have not won in their last three games, failing to show up in their 3-0 away defeat to FC Fleury 91 in their previous away match and then only managing a 2-1 home defeat to FC Sochaux last time out.

Head-to-Head

• Orleans US 45 have the slight advantage in this matchup with two wins and one defeat from the last three head to head contests.
• The last meeting between these two sides in National 2025/2026 resulted in a 2-1 home win for Orleans five months ago.

Key Players

Betting Insights

• There’s very little to separate these teams on paper and that’s reflected in the odds with Valenciennes FC 2.31, Orleans US 45 2.95 and the Draw 3.05.
• The goals have not been flowing for either side recently, so the Under 2.5 goals at 1.75 looks like a smart bet in this spot.

Prediction