Gobelins vs Valenciennes: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Gobelins welcome Valenciennes to Stade Pele for a National 1 fixture on Thursday 20 August (19:45 WAT). In the table, Gobelins are 9th, upper half, on 16 points after 12 matches; Valenciennes are 15th (lower half) with 10.
Current form
Gobelins, last 5: LWWWD Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Villefranche, away. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Valenciennes, last 5: WLDWD Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Bourg-en-bresse 01, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (20 Feb 2026) it ended Gobelins 1–1 Valenciennes.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Gobelins 1.0 xG, Valenciennes 1.3 xG – a total near 2.3. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 39%, GG 56%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Gobelins 31%, draw 24%, Valenciennes 45%.
GG/NG: GG (56%) at 1.80.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (56%, odds 1.80). Most likely score in line with that pick: Gobelins 1–1 Valenciennes. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Gobelins31%fair 3.20 · @3.30
Draw24%fair 4.15 · @2.90
Valenciennes45%fair 2.24 · @2.05
2.25Expected goals
0.99Gobelins xG
1.26Valenciennes xG
56%Both score
39%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–113%
1–113%
0–011%
1–010%
0–28%
1–28%
From our goals model: Gobelins 1.0 – 1.3 Valenciennes expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Gobelins vs Valenciennes?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 56% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.80.
Who will win Gobelins vs Valenciennes?
On our numbers Gobelins have a 31% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Valenciennes 45%.
How many goals will there be in Gobelins vs Valenciennes?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 39% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Gobelins vs Valenciennes?
Our predicted score is Gobelins 1–1 Valenciennes, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is Gobelins vs Valenciennes?
Gobelins vs Valenciennes (National 1) kicks off on Thursday 20 August 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Stade Pele.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.