Valenciennes vs. AJ Auxerre

Valenciennes lacks offensive punch with 11 goals netted in 13 French League 2 contests. They've scored just five goals in their last eight home matches, including a pair of 0-0 DRAWs against Dunkerque and Niort. Fifth-ranked AJ Auxerre is in town and focusing on defense, outscoring league foes 19-13. That defense is tied for the fourth-best. They play best at home as the offense has failed to score a single goal in its last three road matches, though they managed a pair of 0-0 DRAWs at Quevilly Rouen and Sochaux. In 24 all-time meetings between these rivals, 12 have been ties, including the last four by 1-1, 2-2, 1-1, and 1-1 finals. Play the DRAW.