Valenciennes and Châteauroux face each other on Friday 05.15.2026, at 18:30 (UK Time), in a National 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Valenciennes's home ground, the Stade du Hainaut.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between VA and Châteauroux, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Valenciennes vs Châteauroux
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Valenciennes Win
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Valenciennes preview
Valenciennes heads into the match with the following record in the National: in 31 matches, VA secured 10 victories, 7 draws, and 14 losses, maintaining an average of 1.19 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Les Athéniens's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 10 victories so far.
Valenciennes has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 33 goals, of which 33 were scored in the National, resulting in an average of 1.06 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Gaëtan Courtet, who has found the back of the net 6 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Kader Diomandé has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Valenciennes has conceded 40 goals in the National (an average of 1.29 per game) and 40 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.29 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Châteauroux preview
Châteauroux comes into the game with 31 matches played so far in the National. They have secured 7 victories, 11 draws, and 13 losses, maintaining an average of 1.03 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 8 wins, 11 draws, and 14 losses.
Châteauroux's attack has been highly effective, scoring 36 goals during this period. Of that total, 33 were netted in the National, with an average of 1.06 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.09.
Châteauroux's offensive system is led by Yannis Verdier, the team's top scorer this season. The french forward has found the back of the net 3 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Samba Dembélé. The midfielder has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 46 goals with an average of 1.48 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 50 goals in 33 matches, averaging 1.52 per match.
Head to head: Valenciennes vs Châteauroux
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Valenciennes
France - National
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D L L W |
0.8 |
| Home | L W D W L |
1.4 |
| Away | L D L L W |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 32% | 47% | 19% |
| Goals | 2.35 | 2.13 | 2.56 |
| Scored | 1.06 | 1.13 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.29 | 1 | 1.56 |
| Both Teams to Score | 55% | 40% | 69% |
| Without Conceding | 23% | 33% | 13% |
| Failed To Score | 32% | 33% | 31% |
| 1st to Score | 35% | 53% | 19% |
|
xG
|
1.44 | 1.69 | 1.22 |
|
xGA
|
1.22 | 1.17 | 1.27 |
Châteauroux
France - National
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L L L |
1.2 |
| Home | W L L W L |
1.2 |
| Away | W L D L D |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 23% | 19% | 27% |
| Goals | 2.55 | 2.69 | 2.4 |
| Scored | 1.06 | 1 | 1.13 |
| Conceded | 1.48 | 1.69 | 1.27 |
| Both Teams to Score | 55% | 50% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 16% | 13% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 42% | 50% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 35% | 38% | 40% |
|
xG
|
1.19 | 1.26 | 1.12 |
|
xGA
|
1.4 | 1.37 | 1.44 |
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