Ligue 2
Sochaux vs Nantes
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 - 13:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Stade Auguste-Bonal
Sochaux vs Nantes Prediction & Stats - Ligue 2 2026/27
Predictions
Sochaux vs Nantes is part of the Ligue 2 schedule for Saturday (12/09).
The fixture is staged at Stade Auguste-Bonal, 13:00 (UK time).
Below is our Sochaux vs Nantes prediction, built before you place a bet.
Our verdict on Sochaux vs Nantes
Value at this level takes some digging out. Having gone through the form and the numbers, here is our preferred Sochaux vs Nantes prediction:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Draw or Nantes
Last updated on 10-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Nantes the side to beat, with roughly 29% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Ligue 2 odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Sochaux Preview
Sochaux reach this fixture 5 match into their Ligue 2. Here is where Les Lionceaux stand:
In this competition
1 won, 3 drawn, 1 lost
1.2 points per game
2 scored, at 0.4 a game
4 conceded, at 0.8 a game
Les Lionceaux, season-wide
1 won, 3 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Boubacar Fofana, 1 goals
Most assists: Benjaloud Youssouf, 1 assists
Recent results — Sochaux
04/09/2026 14:00
28/08/2026 14:00
21/08/2026 14:00
14/08/2026 14:45
08/08/2026 14:45
Nantes: how they are travelling
Nantes come in 5 matches into their Ligue 2.
Here is what FC Nantes have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 1 drawn, 3 lost
0.8 points per game
7 scored, at 1.4 a game
11 conceded, at 2.2 a game
FC Nantes, season-wide
1 won, 1 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Kilian Corredor, 2 goals
Most assists: Mathieu Cafaro, 1 assists
Recent results — FC Nantes
07/09/2026 14:45
29/08/2026 14:00
22/08/2026 08:00
14/08/2026 14:45
08/08/2026 14:45
The head-to-head favours Sochaux
Recent meetings have tended to go Sochaux's way against Nantes.
From 4 match(es):
Sochaux: 2 win(s)
Nantes: 1 win(s)
Drawn: 1
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Sochaux vs Nantes prediction.
Form comparison Sochaux vs Nantes
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Sochaux
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
W
D
L
|
1.2 |
| Home |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Away |
D
D
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.2 | 2 | 0.67 |
| Scored | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.33 |
| Conceded | 0.8 | 1.5 | 0.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.95 | 1.16 | 0.81 |
|
xGA
|
1.68 | 1.71 | 1.67 |
Away Team
Nantes
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
L
L
L
|
0.8 |
| Home |
W
L
L
|
1 |
| Away |
D
L
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.6 | 3 | 4.5 |
| Scored | 1.4 | 1 | 2 |
| Conceded | 2.2 | 2 | 2.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 33% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.47 | 1.32 | 1.71 |
|
xGA
|
1.25 | 1.23 | 1.29 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Our prediction is: Draw
Sochaux vs Nantes is a matchup that is as close as they come, with our analysis finding hardly anything to separate the two sides. And so, our betting tip is to take the draw on the 1X2 market.
The 3.25 odds for a draw are quite favourable and would result in a substantial payout if the match does end in a stalemate.
👉 Prediction: Nantes to Win the First Half
All signs point to Nantes being the dominant team in Sochaux vs Nantes. They have been the superior team this season, while Sochaux has struggled to keep up.
Instead of backing them for the full match, we recommend betting on Nantes to win the first half.
Fixture information - Sochaux vs Nantes
Match: Sochaux vs Nantes
Competition: Ligue 2
Date: Saturday, 12/09/2026
Kick-off: 13:00 (UK time)
Venue: Stade Auguste-Bonal
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Stats
The statistics for Les Jaunes et Bleus vs Nantes that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.25
League: 2.56
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 56%
Over 1.5+
75%
League: 67%
Over 2.5+
75%
League: 44%
Cards
1
League: 3.78
Corners
10
League: 9.16
Home Team
Sochaux
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
W
D
L
|
1.2 |
| Home |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Away |
D
D
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.2 | 2 | 0.67 |
| Scored | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.33 |
| Conceded | 0.8 | 1.5 | 0.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.95 | 1.16 | 0.81 |
|
xGA
|
1.68 | 1.71 | 1.67 |
Away Team
Nantes
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
L
L
L
|
0.8 |
| Home |
W
L
L
|
1 |
| Away |
D
L
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.6 | 3 | 4.5 |
| Scored | 1.4 | 1 | 2 |
| Conceded | 2.2 | 2 | 2.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 33% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.47 | 1.32 | 1.71 |
|
xGA
|
1.25 | 1.23 | 1.29 |
Corners
10 / Match
+19% Corners / Match
Sochaux received +19% more corners than Nantes in the Ligue 2
8.4 / Match
Pau
(1)
Clermont
(3)
Guingamp
(2)
Red Star
(1)
Saint-Étienne
(6)(4)
Nancy
(5)
Guingamp
(4)
Rodez
(7)
Laval
(4)
Red Star
Cards
1 / Match
+40% Cards / Match
Nantes received +40% more cards than Sochaux in the Ligue 2
1.4 / Match
Pau
(2)
Clermont
(1)
Guingamp
(1)
Red Star
(0)
Saint-Étienne
(0)(2)
Nancy
(1)
Guingamp
(2)
Rodez
(0)
Laval
(2)
Red Star
Goals Scored
0.4 / Match
+250%
Nantes is +250% better in terms of goals scored
1.4 / Match
Pau
(1)
Clermont
(0)
Guingamp
(1)
Red Star
(0)
Saint-Étienne
(0)(1)
Nancy
(3)
Guingamp
(2)
Rodez
(1)
Laval
(0)
Red Star
Goals Conceded
0.8 / Match
+64%
Nantes condeded +64% more goals than Sochaux
2.2 / Match
Pau
(1)
Clermont
(0)
Guingamp
(0)
Red Star
(0)
Saint-Étienne
(3)(0)
Nancy
(3)
Guingamp
(5)
Rodez
(2)
Laval
(1)
Red Star
Ligue 2 Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Saint-Étienne
|
5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 15 | 3 |
| 2 |
Annecy
|
5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 2 |
| 3 |
Reims
|
5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 1.8 |
| 4 |
Metz
|
5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 1.8 |
| 5 |
Montpellier
|
5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1.6 |
| 6 |
Red Star
|
5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 8 | 1.6 |
| 7 |
Nancy
|
5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1.4 |
| 8 |
Rodez
|
5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 1.4 |
| 9 |
Sochaux
|
5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 6 | 1.2 |
| 10 |
Pau
|
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 5 | 1 |
| 11 |
Guingamp
|
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 5 | 1 |
| 12 |
Dunkerque
|
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 9 | -1 | 5 | 1 |
| 13 |
Boulogne
|
5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 4 | 0.8 |
| 14 |
Clermont
|
5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 4 | 0.8 |
| 15 |
Grenoble Foot 38
|
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | -4 | 4 | 0.8 |
| 16 |
Nantes
|
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11 | -4 | 4 | 0.8 |
| 17 |
Laval
|
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 10 | -5 | 4 | 0.8 |
| 18 |
Dijon
|
5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 3 | 0.6 |
Odds
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