To build a prediction for the Valenciennes - Lorient match, scheduled for 24 February 2012, several key factors could influence the outcome. Valenciennes have played 50 matches, in which they won 14 of them, drew 18 times and lost 18 matches. Lorient, having played 50 matches, won 13 times, drew 20 matches and lost 17 defeats. In the league, Valenciennes average 1.1 goals scored per game and 1.1 conceded. Lorient average 1.1 scored and 1.3 conceded. These sides last met on 30 September 2011 at Lorient's ground, where the home side came out on top.