January 28th features a match where Valenciennes will host Metz at Stade Du Hainaut in a clash of these two mismatched Ligue 2 teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cold day, with daytime temperatures of only 0 degrees, making for an unpleasant day. In their last match, 11th placed Valenciennes, recorded a 1-2 loss against Dijon. Mickaël Le Bihan struck first for Dijon in the %Minute minute of the %HalfNumber half’s stoppage time, but Jason Berthomier got the equalizer for Valenciennes in the 50th minute. Valenciennes is looking for direction having earned 12 points in their last 10 matches, while metz sits at 3rd place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 2-0 shutout win against Quevilly Rouen. Ablie Jallow struck first for Metz in the 72nd minute, then Georges Mikautadze added another in the 2nd minute of the second half’s stoppage time In the end, Quevilly Rouen couldn’t muster any offence and Metz ran away with the shutout win. Metz should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 20 points in their last 10 matches.
On Aug 13th, Metz hosted Valenciennes at the Stade Saint-symphorien in their last match together. Metz was victorious by a score of 2 to 0. Ablie Jallow struck first for Metz in the 15th minute, then Georges Mikautadze added another in the 86th minute on a feed from Mamadou Gueye In the end, Valenciennes was frustrated by Metz’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Metz ended the match with the shutout victory.
For Metz, their top scorers are Lenny Joseph and Georges Mikautadze, each having 2 goals in their last 5 matches. Valenciennes is lucky enough to have a few offensive weapons, with Boutoutaou and Jason Berthomier each having 2 goals in their last five.