Valenciennes vs Sochaux: match statistics
Valenciennes vs Sochaux: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Valenciennes played against Sochaux in National (France). The game was played on December 12, 2025. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Valenciennes has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Sochaux has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Valenciennes scores 1.07 goals per game and allows 1.29. Sochaux scores 1.50 and allows 0.71. Games in this league average 2.37 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 57% of Valenciennes's games and 36% of Sochaux's. The Over 2.5 rates are 43% and 29%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Valenciennes has the higher season xG average, 1.48 to 1.19 per game. Valenciennes takes 12.1 shots per game, while Sochaux takes 10.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Valenciennes leads at halftime in 21% of its games and scores 0.71 goals per game after halftime. Sochaux leads at halftime in 43% and scores 0.57 after halftime.
When the teams score
Valenciennes's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Sochaux, it is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
National games average 2.37 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Stats 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
| Valenciennes | Sochaux | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 41% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.22 | 0.49 |
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 60% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Valenciennes · 1.6 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 40% better for: goals scored per game.
1.07 goals / game - Valenciennes · 1.5 goals / game - Sochaux
Sochaux is 82% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.29 goals / game - Valenciennes · 0.71 goals / game - Sochaux
Valenciennes scores in 79% of games (11 of 14 meczów), while Sochaux keeps a clean sheet in 43% (6 of 14 meczów).
Sochaux scores in 71% of games (10 of 14 meczów), while Valenciennes keeps a clean sheet in 36% (5 of 14 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 - Valenciennes
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 79% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Valenciennes · 1.79 pts / game - Sochaux
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Valenciennes - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Sochaux - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 50%. 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 | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 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 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). 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
Valenciennes
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
| Valenciennes | Liga | Sochaux | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.36 | 2.37 | ▼ 2.21 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 57% | 52% | ▼ 36% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 43% | 48% | ▼ 29% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 36% | 30% | ▲ 43% |
| Goal before half-time | • 71% | 70% | ▼ 64% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 79% | 71% | ▼ 64% |
^ 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.
FAQ
What was the result of Valenciennes vs Sochaux?
The National match finished Valenciennes 0:1 Sochaux. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Valenciennes vs Sochaux?
Valenciennes score 1.07 goals per game on average and Sochaux 1.50. The National average is 2.37 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Valenciennes's matches and 36% of Sochaux's.
What form are Valenciennes and Sochaux in?
Over the last 5 games Valenciennes have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Sochaux 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Valenciennes vs Sochaux?
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.