Châteauroux and Sochaux face each other on Saturday 05.09.2026, at 18:30 (UK Time), in a National 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Châteauroux's home ground, the Stade Gaston Petit.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Châteauroux and Les Lionceaux, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Châteauroux vs Sochaux
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Sochaux Win
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Châteauroux preview
Châteauroux heads into the match with the following record in the National: in 30 matches, Châteauroux secured 6 victories, 11 draws, and 13 losses, maintaining an average of 0.97 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Châteauroux's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 7 victories so far.
Châteauroux has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 34 goals, of which 31 were scored in the National, resulting in an average of 1.03 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Yannis Verdier, who has found the back of the net 3 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Samba Dembélé has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Châteauroux has conceded 45 goals in the National (an average of 1.5 per game) and 49 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.53 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Sochaux preview
Sochaux comes into the game with 30 matches played so far in the National. They have secured 16 victories, 9 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.9 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 18 wins, 10 draws, and 6 losses.
Les Lionceaux's attack has been highly effective, scoring 58 goals during this period. Of that total, 46 were netted in the National, with an average of 1.53 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.71.
Les Jaunes et Bleus's offensive system is led by Benjamin Gomel, the team's top scorer this season. The french forward has found the back of the net 12 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Dylan Tavares. The defender has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 22 goals with an average of 0.73 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 29 goals in 34 matches, averaging 0.85 per match.
Head to head: Châteauroux vs Sochaux
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Châteauroux
France - National
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L L D |
0.8 |
| Home | L L W L L |
0.6 |
| Away | W L D L W |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 13% | 27% |
| Goals | 2.53 | 2.67 | 2.4 |
| Scored | 1.03 | 0.93 | 1.13 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1.73 | 1.27 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53% | 47% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 13% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 43% | 53% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 37% | 33% | 40% |
|
xG
|
1.2 | 1.28 | 1.12 |
|
xGA
|
1.39 | 1.34 | 1.44 |
Sochaux
France - National
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W D D L |
1.2 |
| Home | D W D W W |
2.2 |
| Away | D L W W D |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 53% | 60% | 47% |
| Goals | 2.27 | 2.33 | 2.2 |
| Scored | 1.53 | 1.73 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 0.73 | 0.6 | 0.87 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 47% | 53% |
| Without Conceding | 37% | 47% | 27% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 7% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 37% | 80% | 53% |
|
xG
|
1.37 | 1.55 | 1.18 |
|
xGA
|
1.11 | 0.95 | 1.27 |
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