Sochaux vs Châteauroux: match statistics
Sochaux exhibits impressive home form with a 67% win rate and a +10 goal difference at their stadium. The hosts have won 4 of their last 5 matches, scoring 14 goals, which attests to their excellent offensive disposition. Châteauroux, meanwhile, struggles to consistently secure points, evidenced by just 1 point per game in their last 5 outings and a 57% draw rate away from home, indicative of a defensive mindset. The disparity in average xG (1.31 vs 0.97) and shot conversion (18% vs 17%), alongside a significantly higher volume of attempts by Sochaux (11.33 vs 7.57), further supports the hosts. Taking all factors into account, including league standing (3rd vs 12th) and Sochaux's 67% clean sheet record at home, I strongly favor the hosts to secure a decisive victory.
Sochaux vs Châteauroux: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sochaux played against Châteauroux in National (France). The game was played on January 16, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Sochaux has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Châteauroux has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Sochaux scores 1.47 goals per game and allows 0.67. Châteauroux scores 1.07 and allows 1.20. Games in this league average 2.31 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 33% of Sochaux's games and 53% of Châteauroux's. The Over 2.5 rates are 27% and 60%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sochaux has the higher season xG average, 1.17 to 1.09 per game. Sochaux takes 10.1 shots per game, while Châteauroux takes 8.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Sochaux leads at halftime in 47% of its games and scores 0.53 goals per game after halftime. Châteauroux leads at halftime in 27% and scores 0.60 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sochaux's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). For Châteauroux, it is minutes 46-60 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
National games average 2.31 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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
Sochaux exhibits impressive home form with a 67% win rate and a +10 goal difference at their stadium. The hosts have won 4 of their last 5 matches, scoring 14 goals, which attests to their excellent offensive disposition. Châteauroux, meanwhile, struggles to consistently secure points, evidenced by just 1 point per game in their last 5 outings and a 57% draw rate away from home, indicative of a defensive mindset. The disparity in average xG (1.31 vs 0.97) and shot conversion (18% vs 17%), alongside a significantly higher volume of attempts by Sochaux (11.33 vs 7.57), further supports the hosts. Taking all factors into account, including league standing (3rd vs 12th) and Sochaux's 67% clean sheet record at home, I strongly favor the hosts to secure a decisive victory.
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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
| Sochaux | Châteauroux | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.49 | 0.35 |
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 100% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Sochaux · 1 pts / game - Châteauroux
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 37% better for: goals scored per game.
1.47 goals / game - Sochaux · 1.07 goals / game - Châteauroux
Sochaux is 79% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.67 goals / game - Sochaux · 1.2 goals / game - Châteauroux
Sochaux scores in 73% of games (11 of 15 meczów), while Châteauroux keeps a clean sheet in 33% (5 of 15 meczów).
Châteauroux scores in 60% of games (9 of 15 meczów), while Sochaux keeps a clean sheet in 47% (7 of 15 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 - Sochaux
Over / Under - Châteauroux
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 47% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.87 pts / game - Sochaux · 1.27 pts / game - Châteauroux
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sochaux - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 47% of games and wins 53%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Châteauroux - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 20%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
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 | 2.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +4 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
* 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 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - 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
Sochaux
Châteauroux
* 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
| Sochaux | Liga | Châteauroux | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.13 | 2.31 | • 2.27 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 50% | ▲ 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 27% | 46% | ▲ 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 47% | 31% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 69% | ▼ 60% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 60% | 70% | ▲ 73% |
^ 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
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.
FAQ
What was the result of Sochaux vs Châteauroux?
The National match finished Sochaux 1:0 Châteauroux. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Sochaux vs Châteauroux?
Sochaux score 1.47 goals per game on average and Châteauroux 1.07. The National average is 2.31 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Sochaux's matches and 53% of Châteauroux's.
What form are Sochaux and Châteauroux in?
Over the last 5 games Sochaux have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Châteauroux 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sochaux vs Châteauroux?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Sochaux vs Châteauroux: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.