Sochaux vs Villefranche: match statistics
Sochaux presents significantly better home form with 56% of matches won at their own stadium and an impressive goal difference of +11 in home games. The home team boasts 56% clean sheets on their own turf and concedes an average of just 0.44 goals per match, evidencing a solid defense. Villefranche, on the other hand, performs very poorly away with only 11% wins, 67% losses, and a negative goal difference of -9. The visitors fail to score in 44% of away matches and concede an average of 1.78 goals per match, which poses a serious problem given Sochaux's effective offense (1.67 goals averaged at home). While the recent form of both teams (Sochaux 1.8 PPG, Villefranche 2.0 PPG) might suggest a balanced game, the home and away statistics unequivocally point to the hosts' advantage. Taking all parameters into account, especially Sochaux's dominance on home soil and Villefranche's dismal away results, a home victory is the most probable scenario for this encounter.
Sochaux vs Villefranche: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sochaux played against Villefranche in National (France). The game was played on February 27, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Sochaux has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Villefranche has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Sochaux scores 1.48 goals per game and allows 0.71. Villefranche scores 1.00 and allows 1.38. Games in this league average 2.34 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 48% of Sochaux's games and 57% of Villefranche's. The Over 2.5 rates are 29% and 62%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sochaux has the higher season xG average, 1.24 to 1.13 per game. Sochaux takes 10.4 shots per game, while Villefranche takes 10.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Sochaux leads at halftime in 57% of its games and scores 0.52 goals per game after halftime. Villefranche leads at halftime in 10% and scores 0.62 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sochaux's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). For Villefranche, it is minutes 76-90+ (6 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, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
Sochaux presents significantly better home form with 56% of matches won at their own stadium and an impressive goal difference of +11 in home games. The home team boasts 56% clean sheets on their own turf and concedes an average of just 0.44 goals per match, evidencing a solid defense. Villefranche, on the other hand, performs very poorly away with only 11% wins, 67% losses, and a negative goal difference of -9. The visitors fail to score in 44% of away matches and concede an average of 1.78 goals per match, which poses a serious problem given Sochaux's effective offense (1.67 goals averaged at home). While the recent form of both teams (Sochaux 1.8 PPG, Villefranche 2.0 PPG) might suggest a balanced game, the home and away statistics unequivocally point to the hosts' advantage. Taking all parameters into account, especially Sochaux's dominance on home soil and Villefranche's dismal away results, a home victory is the most probable scenario for this encounter.
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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 | Villefranche | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.43 | 0.33 |
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.
Villefranche is 11% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Sochaux · 2 pts / game - Villefranche
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 48% better for: goals scored per game.
1.48 goals / game - Sochaux · 1 goals / game - Villefranche
Sochaux is 94% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.71 goals / game - Sochaux · 1.38 goals / game - Villefranche
Sochaux scores in 81% of games (17 of 21 meczów), while Villefranche keeps a clean sheet in 19% (4 of 21 meczów).
Villefranche scores in 67% of games (14 of 21 meczów), while Sochaux keeps a clean sheet in 38% (8 of 21 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 - Villefranche
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 110% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.1 pts / game - Sochaux · 1 pts / game - Villefranche
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sochaux - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 57% of games and wins 52%. 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.
Villefranche - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 10% of games and wins 33%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 0% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +5 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
* 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 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* 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
Villefranche
* 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 | Villefranche | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.19 | 2.34 | • 2.38 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 48% | 52% | ▲ 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 29% | 46% | ▲ 62% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 30% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 71% | 69% | ▼ 57% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 70% | ▲ 81% |
^ 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 Sochaux's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Villefranche. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Sochaux vs Villefranche?
The National match finished Sochaux 2:0 Villefranche. 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 Villefranche?
Sochaux score 1.48 goals per game on average and Villefranche 1.00. The National average is 2.34 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Sochaux's matches and 57% of Villefranche's.
What form are Sochaux and Villefranche in?
Over the last 5 games Sochaux have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and Villefranche 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sochaux vs Villefranche?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.