20 April 2018 at 18:00

01
Full Time
Referee: Mikael Lesage

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Valenciennes dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Lorient2wins
0draws5 meetings
Valenciennes3wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.4

Average goals per game

80%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (50%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (70%) — the odds may underestimate Valenciennes.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.3%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 72.8%Draw 20.9%Away 12.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.364.507.50
Max1.405.078.65
Market favourite:Lorient · Heavy favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market69.5%19.2%11.3%
Public market68.7%19.7%11.7%

Lorient vs Valenciennes — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Valenciennes
Result vs. Market: Lorient (73%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

LorientHalf-time:01Valenciennes
7Shots9
1Shots on target5

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
20/12/19Valenciennes3–0Lorient4.13/3.30/1.96
25/01/19Valenciennes1–2Lorient3.99/3.14/2.08
17/08/18Lorient3–1Valenciennes1.88/3.58/4.05
24/11/17Valenciennes4–2Lorient3.94/3.49/1.92
20/04/18Lorient0–1Valenciennes1.37/4.77/8.05

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Lorient

W 210D 116L 124
Over 2.546
Goals scored629

Away Record: Valenciennes

W 122D 131L 154
Over 2.541
Goals scored445

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Valenciennes defeated Lorient 1:0. The match was played in Ligue 2 2017. Goals were scored by G. Robail 37′. 6 yellow cards were shown. Lorient had 61% possession while Valenciennes held 39%. Lorient had 12 shots (1 on target) compared to 10 (4 on target) for Valenciennes. Lorient made 3 substitutions, Valenciennes made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Lorient and Valenciennes — 1 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.

Lorient
Valenciennes
Kick Off
33′Johann Ramare
37′
G. Robail

assist: L. Dos Santos

Half Time
Vincent Le Goff55′
Denis BouangaG. Danic
61′
J. DelaplaceS. Marveaux
61′
65′
S. RoudetL. Karaboué
M. EtuinF. Wadja
78′
80′
T. MauricioB. Aloé
Gaël Danic87′
90′
M. GuezouiJ. Tell
Full Time

Match Statistics

Lorient had 61% possession against Valenciennes's 39%. Lorient registered 12 shots (1 on target) while Valenciennes managed 10 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 8–4. Fouls committed: 12–11.

1Shots on Goal4
6Shots off Goal4
12Total Shots10
5Blocked Shots2
8Shots insidebox7
4Shots outsidebox3
12Fouls11
8Corner Kicks4
1Offsides1
61%Ball Possession39%
5Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves1
558Total passes352
466Passes accurate264
84%Passes %75%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Lorient have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Valenciennes show 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Lorient

WLDLWD

Valenciennes

LWLDWW

Lorient vs Valenciennes Head to Head Results

Lorient and Valenciennes have met 13 times — Lorient won 6, Valenciennes won 4, with 3 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Lorient leads the head-to-head with 6 victories from 13 meetings. A combined 36 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.77 per match (16 for the home side, 20 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 7 matches (54%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 6 games (46%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 6–1 in 2012.

6

Lorient

3

Drawn

4

Valenciennes

Goals: 16Goals: 20

Recent Meetings (13)

20 Dec 2019Valenciennes3 – 0Lorient
25 Jan 2019Valenciennes1 – 2Lorient
17 Aug 2018Lorient3 – 1Valenciennes
14 Aug 2018Valenciennes0 – 1Lorient
24 Nov 2017Valenciennes4 – 2Lorient
25 Jan 2014Valenciennes1 – 1Lorient
31 Aug 2013Lorient1 – 0Valenciennes
2 Mar 2013Lorient1 – 1Valenciennes
20 Oct 2012Valenciennes6 – 1Lorient
25 Feb 2012Valenciennes2 – 0Lorient
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026