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Expected score: Le Pays du Valois 3-1 Epinal
Le Pays du Valois host Epinal in National 2 - Group A on 7 November, a fixture that pits the division's eighth-placed side against a struggling twelfth. The hosts sit on 9 points from 8 games, while Epinal have accumulated just 6 points and arrive in poor form. This matchup offers a clear separation in recent trajectory and current standing.
Team form
Le Pays du Valois
Le Pays du Valois have shown genuine attacking intent over their last five outings, scoring 10 goals across that span at 2.0 per game—well above their season average of 1.75. Their record reads two wins, two draws and one loss. Most recently they drew 1-1 away at Chantilly on 31 October, but before that they produced a commanding 4-1 home victory over Montlouis on 17 October. They also won 3-1 at Dieppe on 3 October. Defensively, they have conceded just 6 goals in those five matches (1.2 per game), a marked improvement on their season average of 1.63. The hosts appear to have found a rhythm that balances attacking ambition with defensive solidity.
Epinal
Epinal's recent record is deeply concerning. Over their last five matches they have won just once, drawn twice and lost twice, scoring only 4 goals while conceding 9—a ratio of 0.8 for and 1.8 against per game. Their season average of 1.13 goals scored already suggests an attacking shortage, and recent form has made matters worse. They lost 2-3 at Biesheim on 17 October, drew 2-2 at home to St-Pryvé St-Hilaire on 31 October, but before that suffered three consecutive defeats: 0-1 to Creteil at home, 0-1 away to Furiani-Agliani, and 0-2 at home to Haguenau. A side that has failed to score in three of their last five games will struggle against an opponent in the hosts' current form.
Head-to-head
No previous meetings between these sides are on record in the available data.
Key factors
The gulf in recent form is the dominant factor here. Le Pays du Valois have won two of their last five and are creating chances at a rate well above their season norm, while Epinal have managed just one win in the same period and have been repeatedly shut out. The hosts' defensive improvement—conceding 1.2 per game lately versus 1.63 on average—suggests they are not simply relying on attack. Epinal's away record and their current inability to break down defences make them vulnerable to a side that has shown both offensive potency and defensive discipline. The league table reflects this gap: an eight-point margin separates them after nine rounds.
Prediction
The model identifies Le Pays du Valois as a strong favourite, reflecting their superior standing, recent form trajectory and the stark contrast in attacking and defensive metrics. Epinal's struggles—particularly their low goal-scoring rate and defensive fragility—align with a home win being the most likely outcome. The expected goals balance heavily favours the hosts, and both sides are forecast to score, though the hosts should dominate possession and create the clearer chances. The predicted scoreline of 3-1 sits within a cluster of outcomes that all favour a comfortable home victory.
Back Le Pays du Valois to win. The hosts are clear favourites on current form and league position, and Epinal's recent defensive record and scoring drought make them unlikely to trouble a side that has found both attacking rhythm and defensive stability. A home win is the strong play here.
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 18 | |
| 2 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 17 | |
| 3 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 17 | |
| 4 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 16 | |
| 5 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 16 | |
| 6 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 14 | |
| 7 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 | |
| 8 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | |
| 9 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 | |
| 10 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | |
| 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 7 | |
| 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | |
| 13 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | |
| 14 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | |
| 15 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | |
| 16 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
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