27 April 2018 at 18:00

02
Full Time
Referee: William Lavis

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

Lorient dominates

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

Sochaux1wins
1draws6 meetings
Lorient4wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

1.8

Average goals per game

33%

Games with 3+ goals

17%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 6.3%

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 40.0%Draw 30.2%Away 36.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.453.292.62
Max2.553.332.97
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 market38.1%29.2%32.7%
Public market37.5%28.5%34.1%
Δ0.6%0.7%1.3%

Sochaux vs Lorient — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Lorient
Result vs. Market: Sochaux (40%)

Result differed from 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.

SochauxHalf-time:01Lorient
4Shots11
1Shots on target6

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
01/02/20Sochaux0–4Lorient3.75/2.98/2.21
16/08/19Lorient1–0Sochaux1.65/3.43/6.33
10/05/19Lorient0–0Sochaux1.77/3.47/5.03
22/12/18Sochaux1–0Lorient3.69/3.10/2.17
08/12/17Lorient2–1Sochaux1.67/3.95/4.83
27/04/18Sochaux0–2Lorient2.50/3.31/2.78

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: Sochaux

W 184D 147L 161
Over 2.539
Goals scored593

Away Record: Lorient

W 210D 116L 124
Over 2.546
Goals scored629

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Lorient defeated Sochaux 2:0. The match was played in Ligue 2 2017. Goals were scored by P. Hamel 26′, A. Claude Maurice 89′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Sochaux had 47% possession while Lorient held 53%. Sochaux had 5 shots (1 on target) compared to 13 (5 on target) for Lorient. Sochaux made 3 substitutions, Lorient made 2.

Match Events

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

Sochaux
Lorient
Kick Off
26′
P. Hamel

assist: J. Cabot

Half Time
J. RuizA. Teikeu
46′
J. PendantY. Meïté
46′
46′
D. PetkovićP. Delecroix
58′
P. HamelA. Claude Maurice
64′Zargo Touré
Florent Ogier66′
71′Gaël Danic
M. SaoZ. Bergdich
72′
89′
A. Claude Maurice

assist: J. Cabot

Full Time

Match Statistics

Sochaux had 47% possession against Lorient's 53%. Sochaux registered 5 shots (1 on target) while Lorient managed 13 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 9–2. Fouls committed: 10–14.

1Shots on Goal5
3Shots off Goal6
5Total Shots13
1Blocked Shots2
1Shots insidebox8
4Shots outsidebox5
10Fouls14
9Corner Kicks2
1Offsides0
47%Ball Possession53%
1Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves1
405Total passes453
306Passes accurate364
76%Passes %80%

Recent Form

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

Sochaux

DDLWWW

Lorient

WLDLWD

Sochaux vs Lorient Head to Head Results

Sochaux and Lorient have met 14 times — Sochaux won 5, Lorient won 5, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. A combined 28 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (13 for the home side, 15 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 6 matches (43%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 4 games (29%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 0–4 in 2020.

5

Sochaux

4

Drawn

5

Lorient

Goals: 13Goals: 15

Recent Meetings (14)

6 Jan 2024Sochaux2 – 1Lorient
1 Feb 2020Sochaux0 – 4Lorient
16 Aug 2019Lorient1 – 0Sochaux
10 May 2019Lorient0 – 0Sochaux
22 Dec 2018Sochaux1 – 0Lorient
8 Dec 2017Lorient2 – 1Sochaux
15 Mar 2014Sochaux2 – 0Lorient
26 Oct 2013Lorient2 – 1Sochaux
4 May 2013Sochaux1 – 0Lorient
12 Dec 2012Lorient2 – 0Sochaux
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026