Annecy vs Sochaux – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model rates Annecy at 42%, yet other data sources diverge — this Annecy vs Sochaux fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Match Analysis
Annecy host Sochaux at Parc des Sports in Ligue 2, Regular Season - 21. Kick-off is scheduled for Friday 12 February 2027 at 19:00 UTC.
Form Guide
Annecy — All Games: 4W 1D 5L from 10 Ligue 2 outings this season, averaging 1.30 points per game. Last five: W L L W L. They are averaging 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.30 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for Annecy, so this record blends games from this season and last.
At home at Parc des Sports, Annecy have gone 4W 2D 4L this season (10 games, 1.40 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.50 goals scored and 1.10 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Looking at all fixtures this season, Sochaux stand at 2W 5D 2L from 9 Ligue 2 matches — 1.22 PPG. Last five: D W D D L. Their scoring rate of 0.78 per game is modest, conceding 1.00 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 4 clean sheets in 9 outings (44%) underlines their defensive solidity. This season is still relatively young for Sochaux, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Sochaux's form when playing away from home: 0W 4D 1L across 5 road games this term (0.80 PPG). Away from home they average 0.80 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game. 2 clean sheets from 5 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
The form comparison is too close to call — 1.30 PPG (Annecy) versus 1.22 (Sochaux). When the figures are this level, no pick can be reliably derived from recent results alone.
The BTTS market is worth targeting here. Annecy register both teams scoring in 70% of relevant matches, Sochaux in 60% (using home/away splits) — both sides above the 60% threshold gives BTTS Yes firm statistical grounding.
Head to Head
The rivalry is an even one: 1 wins apiece for Annecy, 1 for Sochaux and 0 shared spoils from 2 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.
The 2 previous encounters between these sides have been high-scoring affairs — 4.5 goals per contest on average. Historical precedent backs the Over 2.5 goals market. The most recent clash, on 25 Feb 2023, ended 1–5 with Sochaux winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 4.5 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
In-Play Data
Annecy trading profile (9 games, 4 at home): they score before half-time in 100% of fixtures in home games; they lead at the break 67% of the time; when winning at HT they fail to see it out 33% of the time; BTTS occurs in 75% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (home games).
Sochaux trading profile (9 games, 4 at away): they score before half-time in 50% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 50% of the time; BTTS occurs in 75% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 25% of games (away games); they keep a clean sheet 44% of the time; they fail to score in 33% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Annecy 67% versus Sochaux 44%; no strong lean in either direction. Under 2.5 goals has backing from the in-play data — both teams register low Over 2.5 rates (Annecy 56% | Sochaux 22%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Annecy 1.30 xG and Sochaux 1.03 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Annecy attack 0.931 / defence 1.016 | Sochaux attack 0.760 / defence 1.034. League average goals — home 1.350 / away 1.337. Data: 43 Annecy games / 9 Sochaux games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Annecy 42% | Draw 29% | Sochaux 29%. Fair-value odds: Annecy 2.38 | Draw 3.45 | Sochaux 3.45. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 29% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 41% | BTTS probability 48% | Total xG 2.33. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 59% — total xG of 2.33 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 48% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, Annecy are the pick at 42% — marginal model lean. With a 29% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Annecy offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 29% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
The Poisson model projects 2.33 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 41% — reasonable confidence, supported by form averaging 2.2 goals per game.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 48% on No. This conflicts with form data: Annecy 70% | Sochaux 60% from recent games — a notable divergence.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Annecy vs Sochaux | Competition: Ligue 2, Regular Season - 21 | Venue: Parc des Sports • Kick-off: Friday 12 Feb 2027, 19:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Annecy 42% | Draw 29% | Sochaux 29% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 41% | BTTS 48% | xG Annecy 1.30 / Sochaux 1.03 • Poisson strength factors: Annecy attack 0.931 / def 1.016 | Sochaux attack 0.760 / def 1.034 | league avg home 1.350 / away 1.337 • Poisson stance: Annecy (42%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.30
Annecy xG
Expected Goals
1.03
Sochaux xG
48%
BTTS
68%
Over 1.5
41%
Over 2.5
21%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Annecy vs Sochaux kick off?
Annecy vs Sochaux is scheduled to kick off at 19:00 on Friday 12 February 2027 at Parc des Sports.
Where is Annecy vs Sochaux being played?
The match is being played at Parc des Sports.
What competition is Annecy vs Sochaux part of?
Annecy vs Sochaux is a Regular Season - 21 fixture in the Ligue 2 (France).
Who is favourite to win Annecy vs Sochaux?
Our statistical model gives Annecy a 42% chance of winning, Sochaux a 29% chance, and a 29% chance of a draw — making Annecy the favourite.
Will both teams score in Annecy vs Sochaux?
Our model estimates a 48% probability that both Annecy and Sochaux will score (BTTS).
Will Annecy vs Sochaux have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 41%.
What is the head-to-head record between Annecy and Sochaux?
Record (2 meetings): Annecy 1W | Draws 0 | Sochaux 1W.
What form are Annecy and Sochaux in?
Annecy (all comps): 4W-1D-5L in 10 | 1.30 PPG | GF 1.20 / GA 1.30 | L5 W-L-L-W-L. Sochaux (all comps): 2W-5D-2L in 9 | 1.22 PPG | GF 0.78 / GA 1.00 | L5 D-W-D-D-L.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Annecy's attacking strength (0.93x league average) is weighed against Sochaux's defensive record (1.03x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.30. The same calculation in reverse, Sochaux's attack versus Annecy's defence, projects 1.03 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 43/9 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 14.7%. Close behind: 0-0 (11.4%), 1-0 (10.9%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 37% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Annecy Win
42%
2.39
29%
3.42
29%
3.47
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
13.0%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
12.6%
Home win
0 – 1
10.0%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.30
Annecy xG
Total xG
2.33
1.03
Sochaux xG
2.39
42%
Home win
3.42
29%
Draw
3.47
29%
Away win
Goals Markets
68%
Over 1.5
1.47
32%
Under 1.5
3.12
41%
Over 2.5
2.44
59%
Under 2.5
1.69
21%
Over 3.5
4.76
79%
Under 3.5
1.27
9%
Over 4.5
11.11
91%
Under 4.5
1.10
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
48%
BTTS Yes
2.10
52%
BTTS No
1.91
Clean Sheet
36%
2.81
27%
3.67
Win to Nil
15%
6.70
8%
12.72
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 9.7 | 10.0 | 5.2 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 12.6 | 13.0 | 6.7 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 8.2 | 8.5 | 4.4 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Annecy vs Sochaux?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.7%.
How many goals are Annecy and Sochaux expected to score?
The model projects 1.30 expected goals for Annecy and 1.03 for Sochaux, a combined total of 2.33.
How confident is the prediction model for Annecy vs Sochaux?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 42%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Annecy's recent record stands at 4W 1D 4L from 9 games, a 1.44 PPG return, with W-L-L-W-L in the last five. The sample for Annecy is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Sochaux, meanwhile, have gone 2W 5D 2L across 9 games — 1.22 PPG, with D-W-D-D-L in their last five. The sample for Sochaux is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Form-wise this is close to level: Annecy on 1.44 PPG, Sochaux on 1.22. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
At home specifically, Annecy have managed 1W 1D 2L from 4 games — 1.00 PPG in front of their own supporters. That actually lags their 1.44 PPG overall record — home advantage hasn't been translating into results for them lately.
Sochaux's away record stands at 0W 3D 1L across 4 trips, a 0.75 PPG haul. That's a step down from their 1.22 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of Sochaux's season.
Goals in Recent Form
Annecy are averaging 1.22 goals scored and 1.22 conceded per game recently; Sochaux are on 0.78 scored and 1.00 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Annecy have seen both teams score in 67% of their recent games.
Defensively: Sochaux in 44% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 9 Results — Ligue 2
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Annecy
Blended
Sochaux
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Annecy and Sochaux in coming into this match?
Annecy have gone 4W 1D 4L in their last 9 games (1.44 PPG), while Sochaux have gone 2W 5D 2L in their last 9 (1.22 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Annecy at home or Sochaux away?
Annecy's home record (1.00 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Annecy at home: 1.00 PPG; Sochaux away: 0.75 PPG.
Have Annecy or Sochaux been keeping clean sheets recently?
Annecy have kept a clean sheet in 33% of their recent games, Sochaux in 44%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
2 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to November 2022. Every recorded meeting has come in Ligue 2. It has been a while since the last meeting — 25 February 2023, some 1 year back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Last 2 Meetings
1
Annecy
0
Draws
1
Sochaux
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Annecy and Sochaux?
From 2 meetings on record, Annecy have won 1, Sochaux have won 1, and 0 have been drawn.
When did Annecy and Sochaux last play each other?
They last met on 25 February 2023, when Sochaux 5-1 Annecy.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Annecy are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 100% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 50% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 25% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
Sochaux see a goal before the break in 50% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 25% of those situations.
Full-Time Trends
Both teams scoring has been the norm for this pairing lately — Annecy at 75%, Sochaux at 75%. That combined rate makes BTTS Yes a well-supported trading angle.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 50% (Annecy) and 25% (Sochaux).
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Annecy home games / Sochaux away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Annecy play Sochaux?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 75% of Annecy's games and 75% of Sochaux's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Annecy vs Sochaux usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 50% of Annecy's recent games and 25% of Sochaux's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Annecy and Sochaux tend to score early?
Annecy have had a goal before half-time in 100% of their recent matches, Sochaux in 50% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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