Sochaux vs Châteauroux: match statistics
Sochaux exhibits impressive home form with a 67% win rate and a +10 goal difference at their stadium. The hosts have won 4 of their last 5 matches, scoring 14 goals, which attests to their excellent offensive disposition. Châteauroux, meanwhile, struggles to consistently secure points, evidenced by just 1 point per game in their last 5 outings and a 57% draw rate away from home, indicative of a defensive mindset. The disparity in average xG (1.31 vs 0.97) and shot conversion (18% vs 17%), alongside a significantly higher volume of attempts by Sochaux (11.33 vs 7.57), further supports the hosts. Taking all factors into account, including league standing (3rd vs 12th) and Sochaux's 67% clean sheet record at home, I strongly favor the hosts to secure a decisive victory.
Sochaux vs Châteauroux: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Sochaux played Châteauroux in National (France). The match was played on 16 January 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Sochaux: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Châteauroux: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Sochaux scores 1.47 and concedes 0.67 goals per match. Châteauroux scores 1.07 and concedes 1.20. League average: 2.31 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Sochaux 33%, Châteauroux 53%. Over 2.5: Sochaux 27%, Châteauroux 60%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
Sochaux has higher xG: 1.17 vs 1.09. Sochaux: 10.1 shots per match, Châteauroux: 8.8.
Match halves
Sochaux: half-time lead 47%, second-half goals 0.53. Châteauroux: half-time lead 27%, second-half goals 0.60.
Goals by minute
Sochaux: 31-45+ (6 goals). Châteauroux: 46-60 (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
National: 2.31 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
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 exhibits impressive home form with a 67% win rate and a +10 goal difference at their stadium. The hosts have won 4 of their last 5 matches, scoring 14 goals, which attests to their excellent offensive disposition. Châteauroux, meanwhile, struggles to consistently secure points, evidenced by just 1 point per game in their last 5 outings and a 57% draw rate away from home, indicative of a defensive mindset. The disparity in average xG (1.31 vs 0.97) and shot conversion (18% vs 17%), alongside a significantly higher volume of attempts by Sochaux (11.33 vs 7.57), further supports the hosts. Taking all factors into account, including league standing (3rd vs 12th) and Sochaux's 67% clean sheet record at home, I strongly favor the hosts to secure a decisive victory.
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
| Sochaux | Châteauroux | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.49 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Sochaux is 100% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Sochaux · 1 pts / match - Châteauroux
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 37% better for: goals scored per match.
1.47 goals / match - Sochaux · 1.07 goals / match - Châteauroux
Sochaux is 79% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.67 goals / match - Sochaux · 1.2 goals / match - Châteauroux
Sochaux scores in 73% of matches (11 of 15 matches), while Châteauroux keeps a clean sheet in 33% (5 of 15 matches).
Châteauroux scores in 60% of matches (9 of 15 matches), while Sochaux keeps a clean sheet in 47% (7 of 15 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 - Sochaux
Over / Under - Châteauroux
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 47% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.87 pts / match - Sochaux · 1.27 pts / match - Châteauroux
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sochaux - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 47% of matches and wins 53%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Châteauroux - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 27% of matches and wins 20%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-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 | 2.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +4 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
* 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 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - 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
Sochaux
Châteauroux
* 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
| Sochaux | Liga | Châteauroux | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.13 | 2.31 | • 2.27 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 50% | ▲ 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 27% | 46% | ▲ 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 47% | 31% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 69% | ▼ 60% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 60% | 70% | ▲ 73% |
^ 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
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.
FAQ
What was the result of Sochaux vs Châteauroux?
The National match finished Sochaux 1:0 Châteauroux. 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 Châteauroux?
Sochaux score 1.47 goals per game on average and Châteauroux 1.07. The National average is 2.31 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Sochaux's matches and 53% of Châteauroux's.
What form are Sochaux and Châteauroux in?
Over the last 5 games Sochaux have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Châteauroux 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sochaux vs Châteauroux?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Sochaux vs Châteauroux: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.