Sochaux and Valenciennes face each other on Saturday 05.02.2026, at 16:00 (UK Time), in a National 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Sochaux's home ground, the Stade Auguste-Bonal.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Les Lionceaux and VA, 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 Sochaux vs Valenciennes
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Sochaux preview
Sochaux heads into the match with the following record in the National: in 29 matches, Les Lionceaux secured 16 victories, 8 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.93 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Les Jaunes et Bleus's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 18 victories so far.
Sochaux has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 57 goals, of which 45 were scored in the National, resulting in an average of 1.55 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Benjamin Gomel, who has found the back of the net 12 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Dylan Tavares has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Sochaux has conceded 21 goals in the National (an average of 0.72 per game) and 28 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.85 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Valenciennes preview
Valenciennes comes into the game with 29 matches played so far in the National. They have secured 10 victories, 6 draws, and 13 losses, maintaining an average of 1.24 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 10 wins, 6 draws, and 13 losses.
VA's attack has been highly effective, scoring 32 goals during this period. Of that total, 32 were netted in the National, with an average of 1.1 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.1.
Les Athéniens's offensive system is led by Gaëtan Courtet, the team's top scorer this season. The french forward has found the back of the net 6 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Kader Diomandé. The midfielder has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 38 goals with an average of 1.31 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 38 goals in 29 matches, averaging 1.31 per match.
Head to head: Sochaux vs Valenciennes
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Sochaux
France - National
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D D L W |
1.6 |
| Home | W D W W W |
2.6 |
| Away | D L W W D |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 55% | 64% | 47% |
| Goals | 2.28 | 2.36 | 2.2 |
| Scored | 1.55 | 1.79 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 0.72 | 0.57 | 0.87 |
| Both Teams to Score | 48% | 43% | 53% |
| Without Conceding | 38% | 50% | 27% |
| Failed To Score | 21% | 7% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 66% | 79% | 53% |
|
xG
|
1.37 | 1.57 | 1.18 |
|
xGA
|
1.1 | 0.93 | 1.27 |
Valenciennes
France - National
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W L D |
0.8 |
| Home | L W D W L |
1.4 |
| Away | L L W W D |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 34% | 47% | 21% |
| Goals | 2.41 | 2.13 | 2.71 |
| Scored | 1.1 | 1.13 | 1.07 |
| Conceded | 1.31 | 1 | 1.64 |
| Both Teams to Score | 55% | 40% | 71% |
| Without Conceding | 24% | 33% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 31% | 33% | 29% |
| 1st to Score | 66% | 53% | 21% |
|
xG
|
1.45 | 1.69 | 1.22 |
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xGA
|
1.22 | 1.17 | 1.27 |
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