21 December 2021 at 19:45

11
Full Time
Referee: A. Kherradji

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.

Sochaux2wins
3draws10 meetings
Valenciennes5wins

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 (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (51%) — the odds may underestimate Valenciennes.

Market Summary

Margin: 7.4%

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 54.7%Draw 30.6%Away 21.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.803.204.20
Max1.883.354.89
Over 2.5: 44.4%Under 2.5: 62.1%
Market favourite:Sochaux · Moderate favourite

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 market51.4%28.8%19.8%
Public market50.2%28.3%21.5%
Δ1.2%0.6%1.8%

Sochaux vs Valenciennes — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Sochaux (55%)

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:01Valenciennes
14Shots6
6Shots on target2

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: Sochaux

W 184D 147L 161
Over 2.539
Goals scored593

Away Record: Valenciennes

W 122D 131L 154
Over 2.541
Goals scored445

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Sochaux and Valenciennes drew 1:1. The match was played in Ligue 2 2021. Goals were scored by F. Ayité 11′, T. Mauricio 63′. 5 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Sochaux had 62% possession while Valenciennes held 38%. Sochaux had 14 shots (6 on target) compared to 6 (2 on target) for Valenciennes. Sochaux made 5 substitutions, Valenciennes made 4.

Match Events

Key match events between Sochaux and Valenciennes — 2 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.

Sochaux
Valenciennes
Kick Off
11′
F. Ayité

assist: Q. Lecoeuche

Ousseynou Thioune31′
Half Time
Tony Mauricio46′
Steve AmbriM. Do Couto
46′
O. ThiouneR. Ndiaye
46′
58′
S. YatabaréL. Dos Santos
T. Mauricio

assist: A. Kalulu

63′
J. LopyY. Kitala
64′
67′
B. GuillaumeO. Sidibé
A. KaluluH. Tebily
80′
80′
N. DilibertoJ. Masson
80′
G. RobailI. Hamache
T. MauricioA. Virginius
89′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Sochaux had 62% possession against Valenciennes's 38%. Sochaux registered 14 shots (6 on target) while Valenciennes managed 6 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 6–8. Fouls committed: 17–18.

6Shots on Goal2
5Shots off Goal2
14Total Shots6
3Blocked Shots2
9Shots insidebox3
5Shots outsidebox3
17Fouls18
6Corner Kicks8
5Offsides2
62%Ball Possession38%
2Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards1
1Goalkeeper Saves5
501Total passes301
386Passes accurate189
77%Passes %63%

Recent Form

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

Sochaux

DDLWWW

Valenciennes

LWLDWW

Sochaux vs Valenciennes Head to Head Results

Sochaux and Valenciennes have met 29 times — Sochaux won 9, Valenciennes won 10, with 10 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Valenciennes leads the head-to-head with 10 victories from 29 meetings. A combined 70 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.41 per match (37 for the home side, 33 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 15 matches (52%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 14 games (48%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–2 in 2020.

9

Sochaux

10

Drawn

10

Valenciennes

Goals: 37Goals: 33

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
15 Feb 2021Sochaux2 – 0Valenciennes
17 Oct 2020Valenciennes0 – 0Sochaux
14 Feb 2020Valenciennes3 – 2Sochaux
13 Sept 2019Sochaux0 – 0Valenciennes
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026