ROUEN VS VALENCIENNES - FRANCE: NATIONAL 1 MATCH PREVIEW
FRANCE: NATIONAL 1 MATCH DETAILS: ROUEN VS VALENCIENNES
As Rouen prepare to host Valenciennes on February 6, 2026, with kick-off at 19:30, this FRANCE: National 1 fixture promises an intriguing contest.
ROUEN PREVIEW IN FRANCE: NATIONAL 1
Rouen, currently 1st in the standings with 37 points from 18 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 21 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 draws in their last five matches.
They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.
VALENCIENNES PREVIEW IN FRANCE: NATIONAL 1
Valenciennes, sitting 13th with 19 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 4 points from 8 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR ROUEN VS VALENCIENNES
Recent meetings between Rouen and Valenciennes have favored Rouen, with Valenciennes claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-2).
Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.
In their previous league match against Sochaux, Rouen recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a standard formation.
Valenciennes's last outing came against Orleans, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a standard system.
Looking ahead, Rouen are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Rouen and Valenciennes are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR ROUEN VS VALENCIENNES
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Rouen's fixtures have averaged 1.8 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Valenciennes's games average 2.5 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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