Caen vs Sochaux: match statistics
Caen demonstrates solid home form with 80% clean sheets and only 10% losses at home, yet they have a tendency for draws (50% of home matches). Sochaux holds a high 3rd league position with an impressive record of 45% away wins and a good streak of 5 matches unbeaten. xG statistics show Caen's advantage in home matches (1.46 vs 1.08), but Sochaux has a better shot conversion rate (13% vs 6%). Caen scores on average only 0.8 goals per home match with low efficiency, suggesting difficulties in finishing. Considering the hosts' solid defense, the visitors' rising form, and Caen's history of draws, a points split seems most likely, although a slight home advantage stems from their home strengths.
Caen vs Sochaux: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Caen played against Sochaux in National (France). The game was played on February 20, 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Recent form
Caen has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Sochaux has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Caen scores 1.15 goals per game and allows 1.00. Sochaux scores 1.40 and allows 0.70. Games in this league average 2.34 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 55% of Caen's games and 45% of Sochaux's. The Over 2.5 rates are 35% and 25%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Caen has the higher season xG average, 1.37 to 1.25 per game. Caen takes 11.1 shots per game, while Sochaux takes 10.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Caen leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 0.60 goals per game after halftime. Sochaux leads at halftime in 55% and scores 0.45 after halftime.
When the teams score
Caen's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (7 goals). For Sochaux, it is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
National games average 2.34 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Caen demonstrates solid home form with 80% clean sheets and only 10% losses at home, yet they have a tendency for draws (50% of home matches). Sochaux holds a high 3rd league position with an impressive record of 45% away wins and a good streak of 5 matches unbeaten. xG statistics show Caen's advantage in home matches (1.46 vs 1.08), but Sochaux has a better shot conversion rate (13% vs 6%). Caen scores on average only 0.8 goals per home match with low efficiency, suggesting difficulties in finishing. Considering the hosts' solid defense, the visitors' rising form, and Caen's history of draws, a points split seems most likely, although a slight home advantage stems from their home strengths.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Caen | Sochaux | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.41 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Sochaux is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Caen · 1.8 pts / game - Sochaux
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Sochaux is 22% better for: goals scored per game.
1.15 goals / game - Caen · 1.4 goals / game - Sochaux
Sochaux is 43% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Caen · 0.7 goals / game - Sochaux
Caen scores in 75% of games (15 of 20 meczów), while Sochaux keeps a clean sheet in 40% (8 of 20 meczów).
Sochaux scores in 80% of games (16 of 20 meczów), while Caen keeps a clean sheet in 40% (8 of 20 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Caen
Over / Under - Sochaux
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Sochaux is 32% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.55 pts / game - Caen · 2.05 pts / game - Sochaux
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Caen - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 25%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Sochaux - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 55% of games and wins 50%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +5 | -3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Caen
Sochaux
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (National).
Teams vs league
| Caen | Liga | Sochaux | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.15 | 2.34 | ▼ 2.10 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 55% | 52% | ▼ 45% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 35% | 46% | ▼ 25% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 30% | ▲ 40% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 65% | 68% | ▲ 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 65% | 71% | ▼ 65% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Caen's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Sochaux. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Caen vs Sochaux?
The National match finished Caen 1:3 Sochaux. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Caen vs Sochaux?
Caen score 1.15 goals per game on average and Sochaux 1.40. The National average is 2.34 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 55% of Caen's matches and 45% of Sochaux's.
What form are Caen and Sochaux in?
Over the last 5 games Caen have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Sochaux 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Caen vs Sochaux?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Caen vs Sochaux: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.