Ligue 2 · Season 2018
Match Events
assist: W. Mesloub
assist: C. Doucoure
Match Statistics
Match Summary
Lens defeated Sochaux 2:0. The match was played in Ligue 2 2018. Goals were scored by A. Gomis 15′, W. Mesloub 63′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Lens had 47% possession while Sochaux held 53%. Lens had 15 shots (5 on target) compared to 3 (0 on target) for Sochaux. Lens made 3 substitutions, Sochaux made 3.
Lens vs Sochaux Head to Head Results
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Recent Form
Lens
Sochaux
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
Lens dominatesHistorical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.
Goals in This Fixture
How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.
2
Average goals per game
33%
Games with 3+ goals
22%
Both teams scored
Potential Betting Value Detected
Historical win rate (80%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (49%) — the odds may underestimate Lens.
Market Summary
Margin: 5.9%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
Odds Range
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 1.90 | 3.10 | 3.90 |
| Max | 2.00 | 3.24 | 4.66 |
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.
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional market | 49.5% | 29.8% | 20.7% |
| Public market | 49.1% | 30.1% | 20.7% |
Lens vs Sochaux — margin-removed probabilities
Result vs. Market
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.
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.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Avg. odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/11/1919/20 | Lens | 4–0 | Sochaux | 1.94/3.03/4.87 |
| 17/02/1918/19 | Sochaux | 0–1 | Lens | 3.15/3.00/2.42 |
| 15/09/1818/19 | Lens | 2–0 | Sochaux | 1.95/3.18/4.35 |
| 12/08/1717/18 | Sochaux | 3–2 | Lens | 2.25/3.08/3.47 |
| 30/01/1817/18 | Lens | 0–1 | Sochaux | 1.93/3.36/3.83 |
| 17/10/1616/17 | Sochaux | 1–0 | Lens | 2.41/2.86/3.39 |
| 13/03/1716/17 | Lens | 2–1 | Sochaux | 2.01/3.04/4.36 |
| 25/09/1515/16 | Lens | 1–0 | Sochaux | 2.36/2.90/3.51 |
| 19/02/1615/16 | Sochaux | 0–0 | Lens | 2.35/2.98/3.38 |
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: Lens
Away Record: Sochaux
Data: football-data.co.uk
API data: 11 May 2026