7 January 2019 at 19:55
Match Summary
Lille defeated Sochaux 1:0. The match was played in Coupe de France 2018. Goals were scored by Luiz Araújo 40′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Lille had 65% possession while Sochaux held 35%. Lille had 14 shots (7 on target) compared to 7 (2 on target) for Sochaux. Lille made 3 substitutions, Sochaux made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Lille and Sochaux — 1 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.
assist: Nicolas Pépé
Match Statistics
Lille had 65% possession against Sochaux's 35%. Lille registered 14 shots (7 on target) while Sochaux managed 7 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 5–4. Fouls committed: 14–16.
Lineups
Lille lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under C. Galtier, while Sochaux deployed a 4-2-3-1 under O. Daf.
Defensive Solidity
Lille deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Sochaux's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Lille field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Sochaux's 3 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Lille start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Sochaux averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Coach: C. Galtier
Substitutes
Coach: O. Daf
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Lille have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. Sochaux show 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Lille vs Sochaux Head to Head Results
Lille and Sochaux have met 8 times — Lille won 4, Sochaux won 0, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Lille leads the head-to-head with 4 victories from 8 meetings. A combined 18 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.25 per match (12 for the home side, 6 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (38%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (25%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Lille are currently unbeaten in the last 8 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–3 in 2013.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (8)
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