Caen and Sochaux face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 National season. The game takes place at Stade Michel d'Ornano on Friday, 20/02/2026, at 18:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Stade Malherbe Caen vs Les Lionceaux, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Caen vs Sochaux
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Stade Malherbe Caen preview
Caen comes into the match having played 20 games in the National so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 11 draws, and 4 losses, with an average of 1.3 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 5 wins, 11 draws, and 5 losses.
Caen's attack has scored 25 goals during this period. Out of this total, 23 goals were scored in the National, averaging 1.15 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.19.
The offence system of Caen is led by Ivann Botella as the top scorer of the season. The french forward has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Ronny Labonne, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 20 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 23 goals conceded in 21 matches, resulting in an average of 1.1.
Les Jaunes et Bleus preview
On the other hand, Sochaux comes into the match having played 20 games in the National so far. They have recorded 10 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses, with an average of 1.8 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 12 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses.
Sochaux's attack has scored 40 goals during this period. Out of this total, 28 goals were scored in the National, averaging 1.4 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.67.
The offence system of Sochaux is led by Benjamin Gomel as the top scorer of the season. The french forward has scored 7 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Dylan Tavares, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 14 goals with an average of 0.7 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 21 goals conceded in 24 matches, resulting in an average of 0.88.
Head to head: Caen vs Sochaux
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Caen
France - National
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W L D D |
1.3 |
| Home | W D W D D |
1.7 |
| Away | D L D D D |
0.9 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 40% | 10% |
| Goals | 2.15 | 1.1 | 3.2 |
| Scored | 1.15 | 0.8 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.3 | 1.7 |
| Both Teams to Score | 55% | 10% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 80% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 45% | 40% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.37 | 1.46 | 1.29 |
|
xGA
|
1.2 | 1.08 | 1.32 |
Sochaux
France - National
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D D W W |
1.8 |
| Home | D D W L W |
2 |
| Away | D W W W D |
1.64 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 56% | 45% |
| Goals | 2.1 | 2.11 | 2.09 |
| Scored | 1.4 | 1.67 | 1.18 |
| Conceded | 0.7 | 0.44 | 0.91 |
| Both Teams to Score | 45% | 33% | 55% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 56% | 27% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 11% | 27% |
| 1st to Score | 45% | 78% | 55% |
|
xG
|
1.25 | 1.44 | 1.1 |
|
xGA
|
1.15 | 1.02 | 1.25 |
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