01 · 2 legs
Safe
- Double chance Sochaux or draw (1X)65%
- Under 3.5 goals76%
Ligue 2Stade Auguste Bonal, Montbéliard16°5 km/h
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Sochauxvs
NantesThe model's lean: 1 · Sochaux (38%)Soft draw
Sochaux – Nantes · Ligue 2
1 · Sochaux 38%X 29%33% Nantes · 2
38%
29%
33%
Analysis: Sochaux – Nantes
Anna Karlsson · · A data-driven preview · How the predictions work
TEXT (corrected):
When Sochaux take to the pitch against Nantes, the tension lies in the razor-thin margins separating the two sides. With model probabilities tilting slightly in favor of the hosts at 38% and expected goals sitting at 1.26 for Sochaux and 1.23 for the visitors, the match promises a closely fought battle. The key question, then, is whether Sochaux can exploit these narrow edges to secure a vital home win.
A small sample of recent head-to-head contests provides limited insight, making current form and statistical expectations more relevant in this case. The most likely scorelines according to the model are 1-1 (13%) and 1-0 (10%). Such numbers suggest a tight, potentially low-scoring affair, with the over 2.5 goals sitting at just 45%. However, it's worth noting both teams are equally likely to find the net, with a 51% probability of both teams scoring.
Sochaux, playing at home, hold a slight advantage in this matchup, supported by the model's lean and reflected in the available value bets. Odds of 3.2 for the home side on platforms like Betsafe, Betsson, and Nordicbet indicate a 22% edge over the model's assessment of their win probability. This presents an enticing opportunity for punters seeking value in a match that could be decided by the smallest of margins.
As we look towards tomorrow's clash, the numbers suggest a close contest with potential for a narrow Sochaux victory, perhaps a 1-0 scoreline. The under 2.5 goals market appears slightly more appealing given the expected goal figures and most likely scorelines. For those seeking value, backing Sochaux at odds of 3.2 stands out as the sharpest angle, capturing the essence of this finely balanced encounter.
SochauxForm LDWDD
Key players
- Kapitbafan DjocoFxG 0.30 · xT 0.07
- Mathieu PeybernesCBxG 0.00 · xT 0.07
- Dalangunypole GomisLBxG 0.05 · xT 0.09
NantesForm LLLDW
Key players
- Wilitty YounoussaLWxG 0.15 · xT -0.04
- Herba GuirassyLWxG 0.31 · xT 0.08
- Killian CorredorFxG 0.37 · xT 0.24
Match prediction: Sochaux – Nantes
Predicted score matrix
Nantes →
Sochaux →
0
1
2
3
4+
0
0–08.7%
0–19.8%
0–26.2%
0–32.6%
0–4+1.0%
1
1–010.1%
1–113.2%
1–27.9%
1–33.2%
1–4+1.3%
2
2–06.6%
2–18.1%
2–25.0%
2–32.0%
2–4+0.8%
3
3–02.8%
3–13.4%
3–22.1%
3–30.9%
3–4+0.3%
4+
4+–01.2%
4+–11.4%
4+–20.9%
4+–30.4%
4+–4+0.1%
Most likely scorelines
- 1.1-113%
- 2.1-010%
- 3.0-110%
- 4.0-09%
- 5.2-18%
Expected goals
1,26–1,23
Both teams to score
51%
Over/under goals
Expected goals: 2,509%
120%
226%
321%
413%
5+11%
Under 2,555%
@1.85EV+1%
Over 2,545%
@2.10
Ready-made bet suggestions
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Balanced
- Double chance Sochaux or draw (1X)65%
- Under 2.5 goals55%
- Bakary Diawara to score18%
03 · 4 legs
Bold
- Both teams to score51%
- Over 2.5 goals45%
- Bahmed Deuff to score26%
- Ibrahima Sissoko to be booked25%
Odds & value
The model's value spots
Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).
- 1 · Sochaux38% probability@3.50Paddy PowerEV+33%reference odds
- 1 · Sochaux38% probability@3.28PinnacleEV+25%reference odds
- 1 · Sochaux38% probability@3.20BetsafeEV+22%reference odds
| Bookmaker | 1 · Sochaux | X | 2 · Nantes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsafe | EV+ 22% 3.20 | 3.15 | 2.15 |
| Betsson | EV+ 22% 3.20 | 3.15 | 2.15 |
| Nordicbet | EV+ 22% 3.20 | 3.15 | 2.15 |
| Paddy Power | EV+ 33% 3.50 | 3.30 | 2.00 |
| Pinnacle | EV+ 25% 3.28 | EV+ 1% 3.50 | 2.18 |
Odds updated 11 Sept, 16:13
Odds movement
Market signal
The market has moved clearly towards over 2.5 goals since 8 September — the odds have shortened from 2.16 to 1.98 (−8%).
1+3 %
34 %24 %
3.18 → 3.28
X+2 %
32 %22 %
3.43 → 3.50
2-1 %
49 %39 %
2.20 → 2.18
Over 2,5-8 %
51 %41 %
2.16 → 1.98
Pinnacle · 10 recorded price levels · 08/09/2026 → 11/09/2026 · fixed scale 10 percentage points
Statistics
Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).
Sochaux
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Sochaux (2–4)
Nantes (7–11)
Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.
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Nantes
The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.
Sochaux
Nantes
| The goalkeepers | Mehdi Jeannin (Sochaux) | Maxime Dupé (Nantes) |
|---|---|---|
| Saves | 23 | 10 |
| Save % | 85% | 50% |
| xG prevented | 72% | 44% |
| Claims | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
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Frequently asked questions
Who wins Sochaux vs Nantes according to our model?
The model gives Sochaux a 38% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Sochaux 38%, draw 29%, Nantes 33%.
What is the most likely scoreline?
The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 13% probability.
Over or under 2.5 goals?
The model rates over 2.5 goals at 45% and under at 55%.
Will both teams score?
The probability of both teams scoring is 51% according to the model.
Why are some legs locked in the bet builder?
The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.
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