Sochaux vs Nantes: match statistics
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Sochaux vs Nantes: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sochaux plays Nantes in Ligue 2 (France). The game is scheduled for September 12, 2026.
Recent form
Sochaux has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Nantes has 0 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.25 points per game.
Scoring records
Sochaux scores 0.40 goals per game and allows 0.80. Nantes scores 1.50 and allows 2.75. Games in this league average 2.59 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 20% of Sochaux's games and 75% of Nantes's. The Over 2.5 rates are 20% and 75%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Nantes has the higher season xG average, 1.51 to 0.95 per game. Sochaux takes 9.0 shots per game, while Nantes takes 15.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Sochaux leads at halftime in 20% of its games and scores 0.20 goals per game after halftime. Nantes leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sochaux's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (1 goals). For Nantes, it is minutes 16-30 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 2 games average 2.59 goals. Both teams score in 57% of games, and 45% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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 | Nantes | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 24% | 28% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.18 | 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 380% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Sochaux · 0.25 pts / game - Nantes
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.
Nantes is 275% better for: goals scored per game.
0.4 goals / game - Sochaux · 1.5 goals / game - Nantes
Sochaux is 244% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.8 goals / game - Sochaux · 2.75 goals / game - Nantes
Sochaux scores in 40% of games (2 of 5 meczów), while Nantes keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 4 meczów).
Nantes scores in 75% of games (3 of 4 meczów), while Sochaux keeps a clean sheet in 60% (3 of 5 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 - Nantes
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.
Nantes is 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Sochaux · 1.25 pts / game - Nantes
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sochaux - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 20%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Nantes - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 0%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.8 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 100% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.25 | 0.75 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 2.3 |
| 1 goal | 75% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 75% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 50% | 50% |
| Clean sheet | 25% | 0% |
| No goal | 25% | 75% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -5 |
* 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 0-15 (1 goal). Concedes most in 16-30 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
Nantes
* 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 (Ligue 2).
Teams vs league
| Sochaux | Liga | Nantes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.20 | 2.59 | ▲ 4.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 20% | 57% | ▲ 75% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 20% | 45% | ▲ 75% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 60% | 28% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | • 60% | 59% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 20% | 77% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Sochaux and Nantes play?
Sochaux face Nantes on September 12, 2026 in Ligue 2. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Sochaux vs Nantes?
Sochaux score 0.40 goals per game on average and Nantes 1.50. The Ligue 2 average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 20% of Sochaux's matches and 75% of Nantes's.
What form are Sochaux and Nantes in?
Over the last 5 games Sochaux have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Nantes 0-1-3 (0.25 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sochaux vs Nantes?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Sochaux vs Nantes: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.