16 January 2017 at 19:45

21
Full Time
Referee: Olivier Thual

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Valenciennes5wins
3draws10 meetings
Sochaux2wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

1.9

Average goals per game

30%

Games with 3+ goals

30%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (80%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (35%) — the odds may underestimate Valenciennes.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.0%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 38.7%Draw 34.2%Away 33.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.502.882.90
Max2.763.003.17
Market favourite: · Even contest

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market35.3%33.9%30.8%
Public market37.5%31.3%31.3%
Δ2.2%2.6%0.5%

Valenciennes vs Sochaux — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Valenciennes
Result vs. Market: Valenciennes (39%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

ValenciennesHalf-time:00Sochaux

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
31/01/23Sochaux4–0Valenciennes1.66/3.70/5.38
01/10/22Valenciennes2–1Sochaux3.49/3.02/2.24
07/05/22Valenciennes1–0Sochaux3.10/3.24/2.28
21/12/21Sochaux1–1Valenciennes1.83/3.27/4.56
15/02/21Sochaux2–0Valenciennes2.15/3.17/3.67
17/10/20Valenciennes0–0Sochaux2.54/2.98/3.07
14/02/20Valenciennes3–2Sochaux2.55/2.86/3.18
13/09/19Sochaux0–0Valenciennes2.24/2.98/3.69
11/01/19Valenciennes1–0Sochaux2.43/3.08/3.17
03/08/18Sochaux0–1Valenciennes2.06/3.28/3.70

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Valenciennes

W 122D 131L 154
Over 2.541
Goals scored445

Away Record: Sochaux

W 184D 147L 161
Over 2.539
Goals scored593

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Valenciennes defeated Sochaux 2:1. The match was played in Ligue 2 2016. Goals were scored by E. Butin 64′, F. Andriatsima 69′, A. Faustin 89′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Valenciennes had 51% possession while Sochaux held 49%. Valenciennes had 9 shots (4 on target) compared to 11 (3 on target) for Sochaux. Valenciennes made 3 substitutions, Sochaux made 2.

Match Events

Key match events between Valenciennes and Sochaux — 3 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.

Valenciennes
Sochaux
Kick Off
Nuno Da CostaE. Butin
29′
Half Time
60′
F. HonoratM. Sao
E. Butin
64′
65′
J. RamaréT. Robinet
69′
F. Andriatsima

assist: F. Tardieu

Ahmed Kantari78′
S. RoudetA. Azbague
87′
S. DiarraA. Faustin
87′
A. Faustin
89′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Valenciennes had 51% possession against Sochaux's 49%. Valenciennes registered 9 shots (4 on target) while Sochaux managed 11 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 1–7. Fouls committed: 10–11.

4Shots on Goal3
3Shots off Goal7
9Total Shots11
2Blocked Shots1
6Shots insidebox8
3Shots outsidebox3
10Fouls11
1Corner Kicks7
1Offsides3
51%Ball Possession49%
1Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves2
516Total passes469
415Passes accurate362
80%Passes %77%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Valenciennes have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats. Sochaux show 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.

Valenciennes

LWLDWW

Sochaux

DDLWWW

Valenciennes vs Sochaux Head to Head Results

Valenciennes and Sochaux have met 29 times — Valenciennes won 9, Sochaux won 9, with 11 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. A combined 69 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.38 per match (32 for the home side, 37 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 15 matches (52%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 13 games (45%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–2 in 2020.

9

Valenciennes

11

Drawn

9

Sochaux

Goals: 32Goals: 37

Recent Meetings (29)

12 Dec 2025Valenciennes0 – 3Sochaux
14 Mar 2025Valenciennes1 – 0Sochaux
18 Oct 2024Sochaux2 – 0Valenciennes
31 Jan 2023Sochaux4 – 0Valenciennes
1 Oct 2022Valenciennes2 – 1Sochaux
7 May 2022Valenciennes1 – 0Sochaux
21 Dec 2021Sochaux1 – 1Valenciennes
15 Feb 2021Sochaux2 – 0Valenciennes
17 Oct 2020Valenciennes0 – 0Sochaux
14 Feb 2020Valenciennes3 – 2Sochaux
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026