FC Sochaux-Montbéliard vs SM Caen, Ligue 2 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Sochaux-Montbéliard vs SM Caen — Ligue 2 at Stade Auguste Bonal.
- FC Sochaux-Montbéliard 7 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
- SM Caen 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AS Saint-Etienne | 7 | 16 |
| 2 | Red Star FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stade de Reims | 7 | 13 |
| 4 | Montpellier HSC | 7 | 12 |
| 5 | FC Metz | 7 | 10 |
| 6 | AS Nancy-Lorraine | 7 | 10 |
| 7 | FC Annecy | 7 | 10 |
| 8 | FC Sochaux-Montbéliard | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | Dijon Football Cote d'Or | 7 | 9 |
| 10 | Pau FC | 7 | 8 |
| 11 | USL Dunkerque | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | En Avant Guingamp | 7 | 8 |
| 13 | Grenoble Foot 38 | 7 | 8 |
| 14 | Rodez Aveyron Football | 7 | 7 |
| 15 | FC Nantes | 7 | 7 |
| 16 | Clermont Foot 63 | 7 | 6 |
| 17 | US Boulogne Cote d'Opale | 7 | 5 |
| 18 | Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC | 7 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan | SM Caen | H | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Jan | Le Havre AC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Dec | FC Girondins de Bordeaux | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Rodez Aveyron Football | H | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Nov | SC Bastia | H | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Nov | FC Annecy | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan | FC Sochaux-Montbéliard | A | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Jan | FC Girondins de Bordeaux | H | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Dec | AS Saint-Etienne | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Dec | SC Bastia | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Nov | FC Annecy | H | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Nov | Valenciennes FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
57%
Clean Sheets
FC Sochaux-Montbéliard this season
FC Sochaux-Montbéliard this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Sochaux-Montbéliard
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/4
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
2/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Sochaux-Montbéliard
| Boubacar Fofana | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between FC Sochaux-Montbeliard and SM Caen is underway.
- 5' Anthony Mandrea is a natural goalkeeper and has been asked to do a very specific job for FC Sochaux-Montbeliard tonight.
- 8' What composure from Moussa Doumbia! The Mali international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 13' SM Caen seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 18' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Alex Mendy made 391 appearances and scored 86 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 23' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 26' That is a Yellow card for FC Sochaux-Montbeliard. Franck Kanoute will be fuming at that decision.
- 29' Mohamed Hafid has so much to prove this time. He replaces Caleb Zady Sery on 29 minute.
- 30' A change in the SM Caen ranks — Caleb Zady Sery exits the field as Mohamed Hafid enters on 30.
- 35' Ibrahim Sissoko has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 40' The 29-year-old Saad Agouzoul has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 45' With 0 assists to his name this season, Godson Kyeremeh is clearly more than just a goal scorer for SM Caen.
- 50' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Stephane Moulin will be considering his options from the bench.
- 55' Mohamed Hafid has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 399 appearances.
- 58' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Quentin Daubin on 58 minutes.
- 63' It’s high time Olivier Guegan made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 64' The Guinea-Bissau centre-forward Alex Mendy breaks the deadlock on 64 minutes. 1-1!
- 65' The deadlock is broken! Alex Mendy gets on the scoresheet on 65 minutes.
- 70' Another substitution for FC Sochaux-Montbeliard to replace Moussa Doumbia by Aldo Kalulu on 70 minute.
- 75' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 77' Ismael Aaneba has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 77.
- 78' Another substitution for FC Sochaux-Montbeliard to replace Ibrahim Sissoko by Hermann Tebily on 78 minute.
- 83' Benjamin Jeannot has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mohamed Hafid on 83 minute.
- 88' SM Caen is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 89' Bilal Brahimi makes no mistake. The score reads 1-3 and SM Caen are in front.
- The final score is 1-2.
Lineups
FC Sochaux-Montbéliard Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 22
- 7
- 16
- 70
- 29
- 77
- 9
- 10
- 5
- 14
Bench
- 28
- 30
- 15
- 19
- 27
- 11
- 80
Coach
Olivier Guegan
SM Caen Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 27
- 1
- 29
- 19
-
10
Caleb Zady Sery ↓ Mohamed Hafid 29'
- 2
- 17
- 24
- 18
- 6
Bench
- 16
- 9
- 91
- 99
- 28
- 20
-
12
Mohamed Hafid ↑ 29'
Coach
Stephane Moulin
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bryan Lasme | 2 |
| Aldo Kalulu | 2 |
| Alex Mendy | 2 |
| Adama Niane | 1 |
| Bryan Soumare | 1 |
| Chris Bedia | 1 |
| Andreas Hountondji | 1 |
| Alan Virginius | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Sochaux-Montbéliard Form
2023-01-20
FC Sochaux-Montbéliard
1–2
SM Caen
L
2023-01-10
Le Havre AC
1–0
FC Sochaux-Montbéliard
L
2022-12-30
FC Girondins de Bordeaux
2–1
FC Sochaux-Montbéliard
L
2022-12-26
FC Sochaux-Montbéliard
1–0
Rodez Aveyron Football
W
2022-11-12
FC Sochaux-Montbéliard
1–0
SC Bastia
W
2022-11-05
FC Annecy
2–1
FC Sochaux-Montbéliard
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.29
FC Sochaux-Montbéliard xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01
SM Caen xG
I would bet for:
FC Sochaux-Montbéliard or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: SM Caen win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.3
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
FC Sochaux-Montbéliard or Draw
71%
Draw or SM Caen
59%
FC Sochaux-Montbéliard or SM Caen
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Sochaux-Montbéliard win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
12.2%
1 – 0
11.7%
0 – 1
8.9%
2 – 1
8.1%
2 – 0
8%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5%
2 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
3.5%
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — FC Sochaux-Montbéliard
| Handicap | FC Sochaux-Montbéliard covers | Push | SM Caen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 22% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 17% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
FC Sochaux-Montbéliard keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
SM Caen keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

