FC Sochaux-Montbeliard vs ES Troyes AC, Ligue 2 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Sochaux-Montbeliard vs ES Troyes AC — Ligue 2 at Stade Auguste-Bonal.
- FC Sochaux-Montbeliard 2 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
- ES Troyes AC 34 games · 67 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Olivier Thual
- Referee Matthieu Lombard
- Referee Pascal Poupeau
- Referee Julien Schmitt
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AS Saint-Étienne | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Annecy | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | USL Dunkerque | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | FC Metz | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | Montpellier HSC | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | Red Star FC | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | Rodez Aveyron Football | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | En Avant Guingamp | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Pau FC | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | Stade de Reims | 2 | 2 |
| 12 | Dijon Football Cote d'Or | 2 | 1 |
| 13 | AS Nancy-Lorraine | 2 | 1 |
| 14 | US Boulogne Côte d'Opale | 2 | 1 |
| 15 | Grenoble Foot 38 | 2 | 1 |
| 16 | Clermont Foot 63 | 2 | 1 |
| 17 | FC Sochaux-Montbeliard | 2 | 1 |
| 18 | FC Nantes | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov | ES Troyes AC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Nov | Racing Club de Lens | A | 0–4 | L |
| 08 Nov | Le Havre AC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Nov | Chamois Niortais FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Oct | AC Ajaccio | H | 0–2 | L |
| 18 Oct | FC Chambly Oise | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov | FC Sochaux-Montbeliard | A | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Nov | FC Chambly Oise | H | 0–4 | L |
| 08 Nov | AS Nancy-Lorraine | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Nov | Valenciennes FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Oct | FC Lorient | A | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Oct | Le Mans FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
54%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
FC Sochaux-Montbeliard this season
FC Sochaux-Montbeliard this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between FC Sochaux-Montbéliard and ES Troyes AC is underway.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' ES Troyes AC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 15' 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.
- 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 21' The whistle greets Maxence Lacroix as he departs to be replaced by Jason Pendant.
- 26' FC Sochaux-Montbéliard is showing some good football. However, FC Sochaux-Montbéliard are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 29' Pape Ba has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yoann Touzghar on 29 minute.
- 31' Time for substitution for FC Sochaux-Montbeliard. Maxence Prevot is replaced by Lawrence Ati-Zigi.
- 36' FC Sochaux-Montbéliard are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 41' Tunisia international Yoann Touzghar has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 46' Yoann Salmier, a French Guiana , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 51' Chris Bedia does the damage! The net is bulging and ES Troyes AC surge ahead!
- 56' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 57' Controversy at the stadium! Adolphe Teikeu argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 62' A meaty challenge results in booking for Pape Ba on 62.
- 65' A moment of madness from Jeremy Livolant on 65 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FC Sochaux-Montbeliard will be frustrated.
- 68' A change in the FC Sochaux-Montbeliard ranks — Thomas Toure exits the field as Fabien Ourega enters on 68.
- 73' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Sochaux-Montbéliard in their trying to find a way past ES Troyes AC's compact .
- 74' ES Troyes AC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Stone Mambo is hanging Warren Tchimbembe on the field on 74 minute.
- 77' The referee has no hesitation. Ousseynou Thioune is booked for FC Sochaux-Montbeliard — Red card on 77.
- 82' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 86' Another change for ES Troyes AC made on 86 minute. Rui Pires leaves to be changed by Lenny Pintor.
- 89' Jason Pendant is having his name booked by the referee on 89.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 0-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
FC Sochaux-Montbeliard Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 13
- 16
- 27
- 22
- 5
- 29
- 20
- 28
- 6
- 4
Bench
- 10
- 7
- 30
- 26
- 8
- 15
- 33
ES Troyes AC Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
-
7
Yoann Touzghar ↓ Pape Ba 29'
- 15
- 24
- 17
-
12
Warren Tchimbembe ↓ Stone Mambo 74'
- 30
- 10
- 26
- 3
-
20
Rui Pires ↓ Lenny Pintor 86'
Bench
- 16
- 8
-
11
Lenny Pintor ↑ 86'
- 14
-
23
Stone Mambo ↑ 74'
- 25
-
29
Pape Ba ↑ 29'
Coach
Laurent Batlles
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Florian Tardieu | 2 |
| Ermedin Demirovic | 2 |
| Joseph Lopy | 1 |
| Gaetan Weissbeck | 1 |
| Bryan Soumare | 1 |
| Bryan Mbeumo | 1 |
| Chris Bedia | 1 |
| Pape Ba | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Sochaux-Montbeliard Form
2019-11-30
FC Sochaux-Montbeliard
0–1
ES Troyes AC
L
2019-11-23
Racing Club de Lens
4–0
FC Sochaux-Montbeliard
L
2019-11-08
FC Sochaux-Montbeliard
2–0
Le Havre AC
W
2019-11-02
Chamois Niortais FC
0–2
FC Sochaux-Montbeliard
W
2019-10-25
FC Sochaux-Montbeliard
0–2
AC Ajaccio
L
2019-10-18
FC Chambly Oise
0–0
FC Sochaux-Montbeliard
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.91
FC Sochaux-Montbeliard xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06
ES Troyes AC xG
I would bet for:
ES Troyes AC or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: ES Troyes AC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.97
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 2.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
FC Sochaux-Montbeliard or Draw
62%
Draw or ES Troyes AC
70%
FC Sochaux-Montbeliard or ES Troyes AC
67%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.3%
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11.3%
0 – 2
7.5%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 1
6%
2 – 0
5.5%
2 – 2
3.3%
0 – 3
2.6%
1 – 3
2.5%
3 – 1
1.8%
Asian Handicap — FC Sochaux-Montbeliard
| Handicap | FC Sochaux-Montbeliard covers | Push | ES Troyes AC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 18% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 22% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
FC Sochaux-Montbeliard keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
ES Troyes AC keeps clean sheet
41%
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Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

