- History: In their last 4 meetings, Bourg-Peronnas have won 3 times and Valenciennes 1 (no draws). The away side have also won the last 3 games going into this match.
- Team stats: In their 4 most recent home matches, Valenciennes have averaged 2.0 goals while Bourg-Peronnas have averaged 1.5 as visitors.
Two clubs, two leagues, two different trajectories
Form and recent results
Valenciennes FC are coming into this Ligue 3 2026-2027, 18th in the table and with 0 points from 1 game, while Bourg-Peronnas are 5th and have 3 points from 1 match. The home side are in mixed-to-poor form having won 0, drawn 2, and lost 3 of their last 5 in all competitions.
- They drew 2-2 at home to LB Chateauroux in National 2025/2026 last season.
- They lost 4-0 away to Stade Caen in Ligue 3 2026/2027 last time out.
- Bourg-Peronnas have won 3 and lost 2 of their last 5 in all competitions.
- They come into this game fresh from winning 3 games in a row and that momentum continued today with a 3-2 home win over FC Villefranche Beaujolais in Ligue 3 2026/2027.
Managers and tactics
Stephane Moulin has been in charge of Valenciennes since 1st July 2025 and he has kept it simple and compact, relying on stability and wing-back thrust. Nicolas Rabuel has been in charge of Bourg-Peronnas since 1st July 2026 and in that short time has installed an organised system that prioritises connection and transition.
Neither team will be overly adventurous, but Bourg-Peronnas are more than capable of doing damage on the break.
Bourg-Peronnas to nick it
Bourg-Peronnas have had Valenciennes' number over the last 4 meetings and will be keen to make it a fourth win against them on Friday. At 3.5, the away team look a worthy bet to upset the odds in this one and take the win.
Under 2.5 goals at 1.67 is slightly overpriced but there is plenty of value to be found in Both Teams To Score – No at 1.85, which will be the main selection here. Valenciennes do have the home advantage, but they're winless in their last 2 home (D1, L1) and Bourg-Peronnas have been in much better form of late.
Stredair Appuah has been the spark for Valenciennes with 2 of their 3 goals in the last 5 matches. Bourg-Peronnas have Ikauar Mendes who has 1 goal in 1 Ligue 3 2026/2027 game and has a knack for arriving in the box.
Expect both teams to play 3-5-2, Valenciennes will look to control the middle third and stretch the game wide, Bourg-Peronnas will be the more organised side and look to counter. The wing-back battles will be key to the flow of the game.
