Sochaux vs Dunkerque – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model rates Dunkerque at 45%, yet other data sources diverge — this Sochaux vs Dunkerque fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Match Analysis
Sochaux host Dunkerque at Stade Auguste Bonal in Ligue 2, Regular Season - 13. Kick-off is scheduled for Friday 20 November 2026 at 19:00 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, Sochaux stand at 1W 3D 1L from 5 Ligue 2 matches — 1.20 PPG. Last five: L D W D D. They are averaging 0.40 goals per game and conceding 0.80 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. Defensively, conceding just 0.80 per game is an exceptional defensive record — one of the tightest in the division. 3 clean sheets from 5 games (60%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches. Both teams have scored in only 20% of their games — a low BTTS rate that suggests clean sheets are a regular occurrence. Sochaux have played only a handful of Ligue 2 games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
Dunkerque — All Games: 2W 2D 6L from 10 Ligue 2 fixtures this season — 0.80 PPG. Last five: W D L L D. They are scoring at 1.70 per game and conceding 1.90. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. Dunkerque have played only a handful of Ligue 2 games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
Dunkerque away from home this season: 2W 1D 7L from 10 away games — 0.70 PPG on the road. They are averaging 1.80 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
The form figures are too closely matched to derive a directional pick: Sochaux 1.20 PPG, Dunkerque 0.80 PPG. Look to other data sets to build the analysis.
H2H
The H2H landscape is flat: 2 previous encounters have yielded 1 wins for Sochaux, 0 for Dunkerque and 1 draws. A neutral reading in isolation.
The last 2 meetings have been tight affairs, averaging just 0.5 goals per game. That low-scoring pattern is a meaningful historical input for the Under 2.5 market. The most recent clash, on 22 Jan 2022, ended 0–0 with a draw.
With a balanced win record and just 0.5 goals per game historically, the H2H points toward a tight, low-scoring contest. Under 2.5 goals has the strongest statistical grounding from the fixture history regardless of which side wins.
In-Play Profile
Sochaux in-play tendencies (5 games): they score before half-time in 60% of fixtures; BTTS occurs in 20% of their matches; Over 2.5 goals lands in 20% of games; they keep a clean sheet 60% of the time; they fail to score in 60% of games.
Dunkerque in-play tendencies (5 games): they score before half-time in 80% of fixtures; BTTS occurs in 60% of their matches; Over 2.5 goals lands in 40% of games; Over 3.5 in 40%; they fail to score in 40% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Sochaux 20% versus Dunkerque 60%; 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 (Sochaux 20% | Dunkerque 40%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Sochaux 1.17 xG and Dunkerque 1.57 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: Sochaux attack 0.725 / defence 1.123 | Dunkerque attack 1.119 / defence 1.273. League average goals — home 1.266 / away 1.249. Sochaux's attack strength of 0.725 is below the league average — the 1.17 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Dunkerque bring a strong defensive rating of 1.273 — this is suppressing Sochaux's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 5 Sochaux games / 39 Dunkerque games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Sochaux 27% | Draw 29% | Dunkerque 45%. Fair-value odds: Sochaux 3.70 | Draw 3.45 | Dunkerque 2.22. Dunkerque hold a narrow Poisson edge at 45% — the draw (29%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 52% | BTTS probability 56% | Total xG 2.74. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 52%/48% — the total xG of 2.74 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 56% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates Dunkerque as the most likely outcome at 45% — moderate model lean. With a 29% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Dunkerque offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.74 combined xG gives a 52% probability to Over 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration.
Poisson assigns a 56% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates are neutral: Sochaux 20% | Dunkerque 70%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Sochaux vs Dunkerque | Competition: Ligue 2, Regular Season - 13 | Venue: Stade Auguste Bonal • Kick-off: Friday 20 Nov 2026, 19:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Sochaux 27% | Draw 29% | Dunkerque 45% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 52% | BTTS 56% | xG Sochaux 1.17 / Dunkerque 1.57 • Poisson strength factors: Sochaux attack 0.725 / def 1.123 | Dunkerque attack 1.119 / def 1.273 | league avg home 1.266 / away 1.249 • Poisson stance: Dunkerque (45%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.17
Sochaux xG
Expected Goals
1.57
Dunkerque xG
56%
BTTS
78%
Over 1.5
52%
Over 2.5
29%
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 Sochaux vs Dunkerque kick off?
Sochaux vs Dunkerque is scheduled to kick off at 19:00 on Friday 20 November 2026 at Stade Auguste Bonal.
Where is Sochaux vs Dunkerque being played?
The match is being played at Stade Auguste Bonal.
What competition is Sochaux vs Dunkerque part of?
Sochaux vs Dunkerque is a Regular Season - 13 fixture in the Ligue 2 (France).
Who is favourite to win Sochaux vs Dunkerque?
Our statistical model gives Sochaux a 27% chance of winning, Dunkerque a 45% chance, and a 29% chance of a draw — making Dunkerque the favourite.
Will both teams score in Sochaux vs Dunkerque?
Our model estimates a 56% probability that both Sochaux and Dunkerque will score (BTTS).
Will Sochaux vs Dunkerque have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 52%.
What is the head-to-head record between Sochaux and Dunkerque?
Record (2 meetings): Sochaux 1W | Draws 1 | Dunkerque 0W.
What form are Sochaux and Dunkerque in?
Sochaux (all comps): 1W-3D-1L in 5 | 1.20 PPG | GF 0.40 / GA 0.80 | L5 L-D-W-D-D. Dunkerque (all comps): 2W-2D-6L in 10 | 0.80 PPG | GF 1.70 / GA 1.90 | L5 W-D-L-L-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Working from Sochaux's attack rating (0.72) and Dunkerque's defence rating (1.27), the model arrives at 1.17 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, Dunkerque's attack versus Sochaux's defence, projects 1.57 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 5/39 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 13.4%. Close behind: 1-2 (9.3%), 0-1 (8.6%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 31% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Dunkerque Win
27%
3.77
29%
3.48
45%
2.23
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.9%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
10.2%
Away win
1 – 2
9.3%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.17
Sochaux xG
Total xG
2.74
1.57
Dunkerque xG
3.77
27%
Home win
3.48
29%
Draw
2.23
45%
Away win
Goals Markets
76%
Over 1.5
1.32
24%
Under 1.5
4.17
52%
Over 2.5
1.92
48%
Under 2.5
2.08
29%
Over 3.5
3.45
71%
Under 3.5
1.41
14%
Over 4.5
7.14
86%
Under 4.5
1.16
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
56%
BTTS Yes
1.77
44%
BTTS No
2.29
Clean Sheet
21%
4.80
31%
3.22
Win to Nil
6%
18.09
14%
7.19
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6.5 | 10.2 | 8.0 | 4.2 | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| 1 | 7.6 | 11.9 | 9.3 | 4.9 | 1.9 | 0.6 |
| 2 | 4.4 | 6.9 | 5.4 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 0.4 |
| 3 | 1.7 | 2.7 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 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 Sochaux vs Dunkerque?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.4%.
How many goals are Sochaux and Dunkerque expected to score?
The model projects 1.17 expected goals for Sochaux and 1.57 for Dunkerque, a combined total of 2.74.
How confident is the prediction model for Sochaux vs Dunkerque?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 45%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Sochaux come into this having played 5 games, going 1W 3D 1L for 1.20 points per game. Their last five reads L-D-W-D-D. It's still early in the season for Sochaux, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
On the other side, Dunkerque sit at 1.00 PPG from 5 outings (1W 2D 2L), a run that reads W-D-L-L-D across their last five. It's still early in the season for Dunkerque, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Form-wise this is close to level: Sochaux on 1.20 PPG, Dunkerque on 1.00. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
The Goals Picture
Sochaux are averaging 0.40 goals scored and 0.80 conceded per game recently; Dunkerque are on 1.60 scored and 1.80 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Sochaux have seen both teams score in 20% of their recent games; Dunkerque in 60%.
Defensively: Sochaux have kept a clean sheet in 60% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 5 Results — Ligue 2
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Sochaux
Early Season
Dunkerque
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Sochaux and Dunkerque in coming into this match?
Sochaux have gone 1W 3D 1L in their last 5 games (1.20 PPG), while Dunkerque have gone 1W 2D 2L in their last 5 (1.00 PPG).
Have Sochaux or Dunkerque been keeping clean sheets recently?
Sochaux have kept a clean sheet in 60% of their recent games, Dunkerque in 0%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Sochaux and Dunkerque runs to 2 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to August 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in Ligue 2. It has been a while since the last meeting — 22 January 2022, some 1 year back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Last 2 Meetings
1
Sochaux
1
Draws
0
Dunkerque
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Sochaux and Dunkerque?
From 2 meetings on record, Sochaux have won 1, Dunkerque have won 0, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Sochaux and Dunkerque last play each other?
They last met on 22 January 2022, when Dunkerque 0-0 Sochaux.
Who has won more matches between Sochaux and Dunkerque?
Sochaux have the better head-to-head record, with 1 wins from 2 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Sochaux are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 60% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 20% of those situations.
Dunkerque are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 80% of their matches.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Sochaux 20%, Dunkerque 60% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Low-scoring games have been more typical here — Over 2.5 sits at just 20% for Sochaux and 40% for Dunkerque.
On the defensive side: Sochaux keep a clean sheet in 60% of their matches; Sochaux have failed to score in 60% of games; Dunkerque in 40%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Sochaux home games / Dunkerque away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Sochaux play Dunkerque?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 20% of Sochaux's recent matches and 60% of Dunkerque's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Sochaux vs Dunkerque usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 20% of Sochaux's recent games and 40% of Dunkerque's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Sochaux and Dunkerque tend to score early?
Sochaux have had a goal before half-time in 60% of their recent matches, Dunkerque in 80% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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