Valenciennes – AC Ajaccio : Preview & Prediction
The third club of the north in difficulty! Valenciennes, 16th in the Ligue 2 standings, host TFC’s runner-up AC Ajaccio on the 35th day of the season, with a crucial issue at stake: a probable play-off place in case of defeat but at the same time, a win for Quevilly at Nancy. Since the derby win over Dunkerque, Christophe Delmotte’s men have lost four consecutive games without scoring a goal, including a 3-0 win over Grenoble last weekend. The final sprint is very bad, especially as the three games that are coming up are likely to be complicated: Ajaccio this Friday, Paris FC next week and Sochaux at the beginning of May. VAFC will have to perform at a high level if they are to retain their place in the second tier of French football at the end of the season.
Heading to the top of the table with ACA who have the advantage to finish second in a few weeks. The Corsicans are on an excellent dynamic, unlike their opponent of the evening because they have lost only one of their last ten games for eight wins and five in a row since March 19. After a 0-0 draw in the first leg, the result should not be the same as the two teams have a different objective at the end of the year. To maintain this gap of three points on Auxerre and four on Paris FC, the group coached by Olivier Pantaloni must not leave the Hauts-de-France with a result other than victory!
Valenciennes have not won at home since 26 February (2 draws and 2 defeats).
Valenciennes are unbeaten against their opponent since February 2018 (2 draws, 2 wins).
AC Ajaccio are on a run of 3 wins and 3 draws against Valenciennes.
AC Ajaccio have the best defence in Ligue 2 with 17 goals conceded.
AC Ajaccio have not conceded a goal in their last 5 away games.
Valenciennes have not been in great form for the last month and a half, which does not bode well for their visit to AC Ajaccio. Their place in Ligue 2 is in danger so VAFC must react but the Corsican club seems unbeatable on the road in 2022.
Valenciennes – AC Ajaccio : Betting Tips
BTS/YES Odds: 2.25
