Sochaux vs Nantes: match statistics
Sochaux vs Nantes: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sochaux played against Nantes in Ligue 2 (France). The game was played on September 12, 2026. Venue: Stade Auguste-Bonal. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Sochaux has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Nantes has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Sochaux scores 0.40 goals per game and allows 0.80. Nantes scores 1.40 and allows 2.20. Games in this league average 2.50 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 20% of Sochaux's games and 60% of Nantes's. The Over 2.5 rates are 20% and 60%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Nantes has the higher season xG average, 1.47 to 0.95 per game. Sochaux takes 9.0 shots per game, while Nantes takes 14.8.
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 20% and scores 0.60 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 2.50 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 44% 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
Nantes are currently only 16th, but they create significantly more chances away from home: averaging 18 shots and 4.5 shots on target per match, compared with Sochaux’s 11 and 2.5 at home. The visitors also average 2 goals and an xG of 1.71 away from home, while the hosts score just 0.5 goals with an xG of 1.16 and have failed to score in 50% of their home matches. Sochaux have a slightly better recent run, collecting 6 points from their last five matches compared with Nantes’ 4, but their home record stands at just one win and one defeat, with a -2 goal difference. Nantes’ defense is vulnerable, conceding an average of 2.5 goals away from home and keeping no clean sheets there, but the hosts may fail to exploit this weakness due to their low 5% finishing rate. The visitors’ edge in chance creation, possession—60% compared with 43%—and xG quality gives them a slight advantage to win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Nantes have a very clear profile of matches featuring goals from both sides: BTTS occurred in 100% of their matches this season, and the team has kept no clean sheets, conceding an average of 2.5 goals. The visitors are also dangerous in attack, averaging 2.0 goals scored, 1.71 xG, and 4.5 shots on target per match. Sochaux have so far scored only 1.0 goal per game, and just 0.4 over their last five matches, making their contribution to the BTTS scenario the main risk. However, Nantes’ defense has conceded 11 goals in their last 5 matches—2.2 per game—which clearly increases the hosts’ chances of scoring. BTTS - Yes is slightly stronger than BTTS - No, although Sochaux’s low current scoring efficiency limits the edge of this selection.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Nantes generate clearly greater offensive potential: they average 18 shots and 4.5 shots on target per match, compared with 13 and 3.33 for Sochaux. The visitors also have a higher average xG, 1.71 versus 1.36 for the hosts, while Sochaux have allowed an average of 1.67 xG over their last five matches. Nantes’ defense remains vulnerable, however, having conceded 11 goals in their matches so far and keeping no clean sheets. All of the visitors’ matches have produced at least 2 goals, with 100% also going over the 2.5-goal line, whereas the hosts recorded this outcome in only 33% of matches. The strongest signal is therefore Over 1.5: Nantes’ offensive advantage and the defensive weaknesses of both sides should be enough to produce at least two goals.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest scenario is a draw at half-time and a draw at full-time (X/X), as Sochaux have drawn 3 of their last 5 matches, while Nantes have won only 1 of their last 5 and lost 3. The hosts are cautious before the break: over their last five matches, they have averaged 0.2 goals scored in the first half and 0.8 goals conceded, while Nantes have been level at half-time in 60% of those fixtures. Sochaux also have a clearly more stable defense in the current data, averaging 0.8 goals conceded over their last five matches compared with Nantes’ 2.2. Nantes’ advantage in chance creation—an xG of 1.71 and 4.5 shots on target per match compared with Sochaux’s 1.36 and 3.33—increases the visitors’ chances of a response, but their 0% clean-sheet rate limits the credibility of an away win. Both teams have won 20% of their last five fixtures, making a balanced result after a cagey first half the most likely outcome.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
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 | Nantes | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 24% | 24% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.18 | 0.39 |
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 - Sochaux · 0.8 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 250% better for: goals scored per game.
0.4 goals / game - Sochaux · 1.4 goals / game - Nantes
Sochaux is 175% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.8 goals / game - Sochaux · 2.2 goals / game - Nantes
Sochaux scores in 40% of games (2 of 5 games), while Nantes keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 games).
Nantes scores in 80% of games (4 of 5 games), while Sochaux keeps a clean sheet in 60% (3 of 5 games).
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 20% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Sochaux · 1.2 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 20% of games and wins 20%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 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 | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -4 |
* 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 | 2.50 | ▲ 3.60 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 20% | 54% | ▲ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 20% | 44% | ▲ 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 60% | 30% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 60% | 58% | ▲ 60% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 20% | 76% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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.
FAQ
What was the result of Sochaux vs Nantes?
The Ligue 2 match finished Sochaux 1:0 Nantes. 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 Nantes?
Sochaux score 0.40 goals per game on average and Nantes 1.40. The Ligue 2 average is 2.50 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 20% of Sochaux's matches and 60% 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 1-1-3 (0.80 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.