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
Key match information
Sochaux played Villefranche in National (France). The match was played on 27 February 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Sochaux: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match. Villefranche: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Sochaux scores 1.48 and concedes 0.71 goals per match. Villefranche scores 1.00 and concedes 1.38. League average: 2.34 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Sochaux 48%, Villefranche 57%. Over 2.5: Sochaux 29%, Villefranche 62%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
Sochaux has higher xG: 1.24 vs 1.13. Sochaux: 10.4 shots per match, Villefranche: 10.0.
Match halves
Sochaux: half-time lead 57%, second-half goals 0.52. Villefranche: half-time lead 10%, second-half goals 0.62.
Goals by minute
Sochaux: 31-45+ (8 goals). Villefranche: 76-90+ (6 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: 0-0-1. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
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.
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 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Villefranche is 11% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Sochaux · 2 pts / match - 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 match.
1.48 goals / match - Sochaux · 1 goals / match - Villefranche
Sochaux is 94% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.71 goals / match - Sochaux · 1.38 goals / match - Villefranche
Sochaux scores in 81% of matches (17 of 21 matches), while Villefranche keeps a clean sheet in 19% (4 of 21 matches).
Villefranche scores in 67% of matches (14 of 21 matches), while Sochaux keeps a clean sheet in 38% (8 of 21 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 - Villefranche
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 110% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.1 pts / match - Sochaux · 1 pts / match - Villefranche
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sochaux - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 57% of matches and wins 52%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Villefranche - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 10% of matches and wins 33%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 (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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Sochaux
Villefranche
* 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 | Villefranche | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Sochaux 0 - 0 - 1 Villefranche. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.