Caen vs Sochaux: match statistics
Caen demonstrates solid home form with 80% clean sheets and only 10% losses at home, yet they have a tendency for draws (50% of home matches). Sochaux holds a high 3rd league position with an impressive record of 45% away wins and a good streak of 5 matches unbeaten. xG statistics show Caen's advantage in home matches (1.46 vs 1.08), but Sochaux has a better shot conversion rate (13% vs 6%). Caen scores on average only 0.8 goals per home match with low efficiency, suggesting difficulties in finishing. Considering the hosts' solid defense, the visitors' rising form, and Caen's history of draws, a points split seems most likely, although a slight home advantage stems from their home strengths.
Caen vs Sochaux: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Caen played Sochaux in National (France). The match was played on 20 February 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Current form
Caen: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. Sochaux: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Caen scores 1.15 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. Sochaux scores 1.40 and concedes 0.70. League average: 2.34 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Caen 55%, Sochaux 45%. Over 2.5: Caen 35%, Sochaux 25%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
Caen has higher xG: 1.37 vs 1.25. Caen: 11.1 shots per match, Sochaux: 10.6.
Match halves
Caen: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.60. Sochaux: half-time lead 55%, second-half goals 0.45.
Goals by minute
Caen: 31-45+ (7 goals). Sochaux: 31-45+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
National: 2.34 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
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
Caen demonstrates solid home form with 80% clean sheets and only 10% losses at home, yet they have a tendency for draws (50% of home matches). Sochaux holds a high 3rd league position with an impressive record of 45% away wins and a good streak of 5 matches unbeaten. xG statistics show Caen's advantage in home matches (1.46 vs 1.08), but Sochaux has a better shot conversion rate (13% vs 6%). Caen scores on average only 0.8 goals per home match with low efficiency, suggesting difficulties in finishing. Considering the hosts' solid defense, the visitors' rising form, and Caen's history of draws, a points split seems most likely, although a slight home advantage stems from their home strengths.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Caen | Sochaux | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.41 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Sochaux is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Caen · 1.8 pts / match - 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 22% better for: goals scored per match.
1.15 goals / match - Caen · 1.4 goals / match - Sochaux
Sochaux is 43% better for: goals conceded per match.
1 goals / match - Caen · 0.7 goals / match - Sochaux
Caen scores in 75% of matches (15 of 20 matches), while Sochaux keeps a clean sheet in 40% (8 of 20 matches).
Sochaux scores in 80% of matches (16 of 20 matches), while Caen keeps a clean sheet in 40% (8 of 20 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Caen
Over / Under - Sochaux
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 32% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.55 pts / match - Caen · 2.05 pts / match - Sochaux
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Caen - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 25%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Sochaux - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 55% of matches and wins 50%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +5 | -3 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Caen
Sochaux
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (National).
Teams vs league
| Caen | Liga | Sochaux | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.15 | 2.34 | ▼ 2.10 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 55% | 52% | ▼ 45% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 35% | 46% | ▼ 25% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 30% | ▲ 40% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 65% | 68% | ▲ 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 65% | 71% | ▼ 65% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: Caen 0 - 1 - 0 Sochaux. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Caen vs Sochaux?
The National match finished Caen 1:3 Sochaux. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Caen vs Sochaux?
Caen score 1.15 goals per game on average and Sochaux 1.40. The National average is 2.34 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 55% of Caen's matches and 45% of Sochaux's.
What form are Caen and Sochaux in?
Over the last 5 games Caen have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Sochaux 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Caen vs Sochaux?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Caen vs Sochaux: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.