In this week 20 match on Jan 8th, Valenciennes hosts Guingamp at Stade Du Hainaut in a clash of these two mismatched Ligue 2 teams. The game day is forecasted to be a windy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 8 degrees, which will make playing unpleasant. Valenciennes is fresh off their 1-1 draw against Sochaux. Floyd Ayité struck first for Valenciennes in the 11th minute, then in the 63rd minute, Aldo Kalulu sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Tony Mauricio earning Sochaux a comeback draw. Valenciennes is looking for direction having earned 12 points in their last 10 matches, while 9th placed Guingamp is fresh off their 2-1 win against Dunkerque. Frantzdy Pierrot scored the first goal for Guingamp in the 49th minute, but Malik Tchokounte got the equalizer for Dunkerque in the 52nd minute. Guingamp is looking for direction having earned 14 points in their last 10 matches.
In their last match together, Guingamp and Valenciennes battled to a 1-1 draw. Gaëtan Robail scored the first goal for Valenciennes in the 76th minute, but Philipe Sampaio got the equalizer for Guingamp in the 90th minute earning Guingamp at least a draw.
Guingamp’s most prolific scorer has been Frantzdy Pierrot. The attacker has netted 3 goals over the last five matches. Valenciennes’s top weapon lately has been Baptiste Guillaume, who has 2 goals in the last five matches.