Valenciennes FC are slightly favored to win against FC Bourg-Péronnas with typical early market odds hovering around 1.80–1.95 for a home win, 3.20–3.40 for a draw, and 3.70–4.10 for an away win, mainly due to home advantage and their stronger recent form since dropping into the National. Bettors are also factoring in Valenciennes’ better defensive record at Stade du Hainaut this season and their higher-quality squad depth compared to Bourg-Péronnas, making them marginal favorites with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match between Valenciennes FC and FC Bourg-Péronnas in the French Championnat National is scheduled to kick off at 6:30 PM local time on January 16, 2026, which corresponds to 5:30 PM UTC. This evening start time should ensure good pitch conditions under floodlights and a strong home crowd in Valenciennes.

The game will be played at Stade du Hainaut in Valenciennes, France, a modern multi-purpose stadium with a football capacity of around 25,000 spectators and an all-seater layout. The venue features a hybrid grass surface, excellent sightlines, and upgraded floodlighting, making it well suited for winter evening fixtures in the National.

Based on recent league form and home advantage, the most probable outcome is a Valenciennes FC win, with a home victory priced around 1.80–1.95, a draw at roughly 3.20–3.40, and an FC Bourg-Péronnas upset near 3.70–4.10. A cautious prediction would be Valenciennes to win by a one-goal margin, with some value on under 2.5 goals given both sides’ tendency toward tight, low-scoring National matches.

Historically, meetings between Valenciennes FC and FC Bourg-Péronnas have been limited, as they have crossed paths mainly in cup competitions and short overlapping periods in Ligue 2, with no dominant long-term head-to-head trend. Recent clashes have generally been closely contested, often decided by a single goal or ending level, suggesting that despite Valenciennes being favored, Bourg-Péronnas should not be underestimated in this National fixture.