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Clermont vs Sochaux

France France

Ligue 2 Stade Gabriel Montpied, Clermont-Ferrand
Fri, Aug 28, 2026
VS
06:00 PM
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AI Match Summary

Clermont host Sochaux in the Ligue 2. This one's hard to separate. Recent numbers: Clermont at 1.11 goals for, 1.14 against; Sochaux at 1.6 for, 1.17 against. Head-to-head, Clermont have won 1 to Sochaux's 2, with 2 draws. They last met on Dec 22, 2024, ending 1:0. The numbers (1.38 xG vs 0.69) point toward Sochaux. Home (1) are the model's selection here, or BTTS: GG.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

39%
Clermont
35%
Draws
26%
Sochaux
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Clermont

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

39% / Low Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Sochaux lately — more wins on the board than Clermont.
  • Clermont are the model's pick here, at 80%.
  • Regular Ligue 2 form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 19%
Over 4.5 Goals 9%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 71.8%
Clermont Clean Sheet 20%
Sochaux Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Clermont Sochaux
Matches Played 28 30
Wins 7 14
Draws 9 9
Losses 12 7
Goals Scored 1.11 1.6
Goals Conceded 1.14 1.17
Expected Goals (xG) 1.38 0.69
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Dec 22, 2024 Coupe de France
Sochaux vs Clermont
1:0
Jul 29, 2023 Club Friendly
Clermont vs Sochaux
0:0
Dec 20, 2022 Club Friendly
Clermont vs Sochaux
0:1
May 8, 2021 Ligue 2
Clermont vs Sochaux
3:1
Jan 8, 2021 Ligue 2
Sochaux vs Clermont
0:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Clermont 76 / 100
Sochaux 10 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Clermont Sochaux

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Clermont Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Clermont's goal record stands at 64% scoring rate across 28 recent games.

Sochaux's defensive record shows goals conceded in 73% of 30 matches.

Recent resilience: Clermont stayed unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 games.

Sochaux's recent record shows 3 losses from the last 5 matches.

Scoring Trends

Clermont VS Sochaux
1 Goals Scored 0.88
0.5 Goals Conceded 1.75
38% Over 1.5 75%
13% Over 2.5 63%
13% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Clermont

(Home)
14 Aug
St Etienne
3 : 1
Clermont
08 Aug
Clermont
0 : 0
Reims
01 Aug
Clermont
1 : 1
Grenoble
25 Jul
Clermont
0 : 1
Montpellier
22 Jul
Clermont
1 : 1
Quevilly
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Sochaux

(Away)
14 Aug
Red Star
0 : 0
Sochaux
08 Aug
Sochaux
0 : 3
St Etienne
01 Aug
Sochaux
1 : 1
Auxerre
25 Jul
Sochaux
0 : 3
Dijon
22 Jul
Metz
4 : 1
Sochaux
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 St Etienne 2 2 0 0 6:1 6
2 Annecy 2 2 0 0 3:0 6
3 Dunkerque 2 1 1 0 7:5 4
4 Metz 2 1 1 0 2:1 4
5 Montpellier 2 1 1 0 2:1 4
6 Red Star 2 1 1 0 1:0 4
7 Rodez 2 1 0 1 3:3 3
8 Guingamp 2 1 0 1 2:2 3
9 Pau 2 1 0 1 1:1 3
10 Laval 2 1 0 1 3:4 3
11 Reims 2 0 2 0 3:3 2
12 Dijon 2 0 1 1 1:2 1
13 Nancy 2 0 1 1 0:1 1
14 Boulogne 2 0 1 1 0:1 1
15 Grenoble 2 0 1 1 2:4 1
16 Clermont 2 0 1 1 1:3 1
17 Sochaux 2 0 1 1 0:3 1
18 Nantes 2 0 0 2 1:3 0
Promotion - Ligue 1 2027/2028 (Main)
Promotion - Ligue 1 (Relegation - Play Offs)
Promotion - Ligue 1 (Relegation - Play Offs)
Relegation - Ligue 2 (Relegation)
Relegation - Ligue 3 2027/2028 (Main)