Rodez 1-1 Niort – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model projects a closely fought contest — draw probability sits at 34% as Rodez take on Niort.
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Pre-Match Analysis
Rodez and Niort meet at Stade Paul Lignon in Ligue 2, Regular Season - 31. This fixture gets under way on Saturday 2 April 2022 at 18:00 UTC.
Current Form
Rodez's overall Ligue 2 record this term: 0W 5D 5L from 10 games (0.50 PPG). Last five: L L D D L. They are averaging 0.40 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.
In front of their own supporters this season, Rodez have posted 2W 5D 3L at Stade Paul Lignon — 1.10 PPG. At home they are averaging 0.80 goals scored and 0.90 conceded per game. 4 home clean sheets from 10 games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground. Their home PPG of 1.10 is noticeably stronger than their overall 0.50 — Rodez are significantly better at Stade Paul Lignon than their overall form suggests.
Niort (all games): 2W 2D 6L across 10 Ligue 2 outings this term — 0.80 points per game. Last five: L L L D W. Their scoring rate of 0.60 per game is modest, conceding 1.00 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in only 20% of their fixtures — a very low rate that strongly backs BTTS No.
When travelling in Ligue 2 this season, Niort have posted 3W 1D 6L from 10 away outings — 1.00 PPG. Away from home they average 1.00 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game. Away from home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — a low rate that backs BTTS No when they travel.
Neither side holds a meaningful form edge. The 0.50 vs 0.80 PPG split is negligible — model and market signals should carry more analytical weight for this one.
H2H History
Form and model data should carry more weight here — the historical record is too balanced to provide a directional steer. From 1 meetings: Rodez 1W, Niort 0W, 0D.
The 1 previous meetings have averaged 2.0 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 23 Oct 2021, ended 2–0 with Rodez winning.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
Trading
Rodez half-time and goal-timing data (30 games, 14 at home): they score before half-time in 64% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 44% of the time; BTTS occurs in 36% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 21% of games (home games); they fail to score in 47% of games.
Niort half-time and goal-timing data (30 games, 14 at away): they score before half-time in 71% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 67% of the time; BTTS occurs in 36% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (away games); they fail to score in 47% of games.
The in-play data supports BTTS No — both teams show low combined scoring rates (Rodez 33% | Niort 30%). Under 2.5 goals has backing from the in-play data — both teams register low Over 2.5 rates (Rodez 27% | Niort 37%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Rodez 0.94 xG and Niort 0.90 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: Rodez attack 0.736 / defence 1.266 | Niort attack 0.778 / defence 1.261. League average goals — home 1.009 / away 0.913. Rodez's attack strength of 0.736 is below the league average — the 0.94 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Niort bring a strong defensive rating of 1.261 — this is suppressing Rodez's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 30 Rodez games / 30 Niort games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Rodez 34% | Draw 34% | Niort 32%. Fair-value odds: Rodez 2.94 | Draw 2.94 | Niort 3.12. The draw (34%) is the Poisson-preferred outcome — neither side is more likely to win than to draw, making draw-inclusive markets the most model-aligned approach.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 28% | BTTS probability 37% | Total xG 1.83. Under 2.5 is the strongly backed market at 72% probability — total xG of 1.83 sits well below the 2.5 threshold. The model is projecting a tight, low-scoring match based on both sides' defensive quality. BTTS probability of 37% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Verdict
The Poisson model's preferred outcome is the draw at 34% — neither side is more likely to win than to draw. Draw-inclusive markets are the most model-aligned approach. Home win at 34% and away win at 32% are close enough that backing either outright carries significant draw exposure.
Poisson projects 1.83 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 28% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by form averaging 2.0 goals per game.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 37% on No. Form rates corroborate: Rodez 40% | Niort 30% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 32% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Rodez vs Niort | Competition: Ligue 2, Regular Season - 31 | Venue: Stade Paul Lignon • Kick-off: Saturday 2 Apr 2022, 18:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Rodez 34% | Draw 34% | Niort 32% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 28% | BTTS 37% | xG Rodez 0.94 / Niort 0.90 • Poisson strength factors: Rodez attack 0.736 / def 1.266 | Niort attack 0.778 / def 1.261 | league avg home 1.009 / away 0.913 • Poisson stance: Draw (34%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
0.94
Rodez xG
Expected Goals
0.90
Niort xG
37%
BTTS
56%
Over 1.5
28%
Over 2.5
11%
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 Rodez vs Niort kick off?
Rodez vs Niort kicked off at 18:00 on Saturday 2 April 2022 at Stade Paul Lignon.
What was the final score in Rodez vs Niort?
Rodez 1 - 1 Niort.
Where is Rodez vs Niort being played?
The match is being played at Stade Paul Lignon.
What competition is Rodez vs Niort part of?
Rodez vs Niort is a Regular Season - 31 fixture in the Ligue 2 (France).
Who is favourite to win Rodez vs Niort?
Our statistical model gives Rodez a 34% chance of winning, Niort a 32% chance, and a 34% chance of a draw, making this a very evenly-matched fixture.
Will both teams score in Rodez vs Niort?
Our model estimates a 37% probability that both Rodez and Niort will score (BTTS).
Will Rodez vs Niort have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 28%.
What is the head-to-head record between Rodez and Niort?
Record (1 meetings): Rodez 1W | Draws 0 | Niort 0W.
What form are Rodez and Niort in?
Rodez (all comps): 0W-5D-5L in 10 | 0.50 PPG | GF 0.40 / GA 1.30 | L5 L-L-D-D-L. Niort (all comps): 2W-2D-6L in 10 | 0.80 PPG | GF 0.60 / GA 1.00 | L5 L-L-L-D-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
The model rates Rodez's attack at 0.74x the league average against Niort's defence at 1.26x — combine the two and it projects 0.94 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Niort's attack (0.78x) against Rodez's defence (1.27x) — and the away total comes out at 0.90.
These ratings are built from 30/30 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 0-0 carries the highest individual probability at 17.7% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 1-1 (15.2%), 1-0 (13.2%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 46% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Draw
34%
2.95
34%
2.92
32%
3.14
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
0 – 0
16.0%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
14.9%
Home win
0 – 1
14.3%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
0.94
Rodez xG
Total xG
1.83
0.90
Niort xG
2.95
34%
Home win
2.92
34%
Draw
3.14
32%
Away win
Goals Markets
55%
Over 1.5
1.82
45%
Under 1.5
2.22
28%
Over 2.5
3.57
72%
Under 2.5
1.39
11%
Over 3.5
9.09
89%
Under 3.5
1.12
4%
Over 4.5
25.00
96%
Under 4.5
1.04
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
37%
BTTS Yes
2.71
63%
BTTS No
1.59
Clean Sheet
41%
2.46
39%
2.55
Win to Nil
14%
7.25
12%
8.00
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 16.0 | 14.3 | 6.4 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 14.9 | 13.4 | 6.0 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 7.0 | 6.3 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 | – |
| 3 | 2.2 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · White ring = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Rodez vs Niort?
Our Poisson model rates 0-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 17.7%.
How many goals are Rodez and Niort expected to score?
The model projects 0.94 expected goals for Rodez and 0.90 for Niort, a combined total of 1.83.
How confident is the prediction model for Rodez vs Niort?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 34%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Across their last 30 outings, Rodez have picked up 1.07 PPG on a 7W 11D 12L record — L-L-D-D-L across the most recent five.
Niort's form line: 11W 6D 13L from 30 games, 1.30 PPG, last five L-L-L-D-W.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.07 PPG for Rodez against 1.30 for Niort. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
Home & Away Splits
On home soil, Rodez have posted 1.14 PPG from 14 outings (3W 7D 4L).
On the road, Niort have gone 4W 2D 8L from 14 away games — 1.00 PPG when travelling.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Rodez are averaging 0.80 goals scored and 1.13 conceded per game recently; Niort are on 1.03 scored and 1.03 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Niort in 30%.
Defensively: Rodez have kept a clean sheet in 37% of their games; Niort in 37% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 30 Results — Ligue 2
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Rodez
Current Season
Niort
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Rodez and Niort in coming into this match?
Rodez have gone 7W 11D 12L in their last 30 games (1.07 PPG), while Niort have gone 11W 6D 13L in their last 30 (1.30 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Rodez at home or Niort away?
Rodez's home record (1.14 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Rodez at home: 1.14 PPG; Niort away: 1.00 PPG.
Have Rodez or Niort been keeping clean sheets recently?
Rodez have kept a clean sheet in 37% of their recent games, Niort in 37%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 4 times since October 2021 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Ligue 2. It has been a while since the last meeting — 4 March 2023, some 1 year back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Records & Recent Trends
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Rodez have gone 0W 2D 0L from 2 meetings on their own ground against Niort — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 4 Meetings
2
Rodez
2
Draws
0
Niort
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Rodez and Niort?
From 4 meetings on record, Rodez have won 2, Niort have won 0, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Rodez and Niort last play each other?
They last met on 4 March 2023, when Niort 2-3 Rodez.
Who has won more matches between Rodez and Niort?
Rodez have the better head-to-head record, with 2 wins from 4 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Rodez are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 64% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 21% of those situations.
Niort are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 71% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 29% of the time.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Rodez 36%, Niort 36% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 21% (Rodez) and 50% (Niort).
On the defensive side: Rodez keep a clean sheet in 43% of their matches; Rodez have failed to score in 43% of games; Niort in 50%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Rodez home games / Niort away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Rodez play Niort?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 36% of Rodez's recent matches and 36% of Niort's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Rodez vs Niort usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 21% of Rodez's recent games and 50% of Niort's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Rodez and Niort tend to score early?
Rodez have had a goal before half-time in 64% of their recent matches, Niort in 71% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Rodez and Niort share the spoils in a 1-1 draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
The points were shared at Stade Paul Lignon, Regular Season - 31, as Rodez and Niort drew 1-1 in the Ligue 2. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Rodez 0.94 xG and Niort 0.90 xG, a combined 1.83. The scoreboard read 1-1 for 2 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Rodez attack 0.74 / defence 1.27 against Niort attack 0.78 / defence 1.26, drawn from 30/30 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Rodez 34% | Draw 34% | Niort 32%, with Rodez to win its most likely call at 34%. The actual draw had been the model's second-ranked read at 34%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 28%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 56% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 37% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 32% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Rodez 27%, Niort 37%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 32%, which did not match the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Rodez's trading profile (30 games, 14 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 33% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 37% of the time, and conceded here.
Niort's trading profile (30 games, 14 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 30% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 37% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Rodez 1.07 PPG, Niort 1.30 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the draw fit that even billing.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss). This one broke away from the data — most of the pre-match signals were overturned by how the ninety minutes actually played out.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.