Valenciennes vs Lens (Predictions, Preview, Picks, Tips, Odds)

Valenciennes is coming after they took back all 3 pints lost in previous home game 1-3 against Dijon; They traveled at Creteil (who took a shock win 3-0 away at Sochaux in previous round). An ugly game in first 31 mins until Ciss (Valenciennes) saw a red card due to a futile fault in the corner of the pitch. A nasty tackling made the referee to saw direct red card. After this the game became more interesting and the goal opportunities appear. Of course for Creteil who missed 6-7 good opportunities during the game (they had also 3 posts). But the Valenciennes GK Perquis was in great shape stopping all in the goal. They had 2-3 goals opportunities and scored once Nevy scored after a personal action. Ciss will be suspended here while Fulgini is back in team.   Despite Lens made two good games in last rounds they are without a win, and surprisingly they are on a relegation spot, having 4 points thanks to 4 draws in first 7 rounds. Away at Brest they were the better team but lost 1-2. In last game at home, in front of aprox 22000 fans they took another disappointing results 1-1 against Tours. A very good first half, a fast pace and good opportunities but at HT were only 1-0. Also in 2nd half they were in charge of the game, Tours scoring at their single goal opportunity with 20 mins to go. In last minutes they played nothing and we can notice only 2 red cards, one for each team. Replacing player Bourigeaud was sent off in 92 mins for an ugly fault. Lens coach in under big pressure, failing to win at Valenciennes could be fatal for Kombouare. No fresh injured players. Remains now to see who fresh Lens will be keeping in mind this is the 3rd game in 7 days.   This is a local derby and perhaps we will see some action. Koumbouare will be perhaps history if Lens will lose; so I guess for Lens will be suitable any result than a defeat. Valenciennes youngsters shown a lot of positive attitude so far and I think they are capable to take a point here, despite Lens played quite well in last 2 games. Draw here for me. gl