FC Sochaux-Montbéliard vs Le Mans FC, Ligue 2 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Sochaux-Montbeliard vs Le Mans FC — Ligue 2 at Stade Auguste-Bonal.
- FC Sochaux-Montbeliard 2 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
- Le Mans FC 34 games · 62 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Aurelien Petit
- Referee Pascal Poupeau
- Referee Ludovic Zmyslony
- Referee Romain Zamo
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-Montbéliard | 2 | 1 |
| 18 | FC Nantes | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Feb | Le Mans FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 04 Feb | AS Nancy-Lorraine | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Feb | FC Lorient | H | 0–4 | L |
| 24 Jan | AJ Auxerre | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Jan | Paris FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Dec | US Orleans Loiret | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Feb | FC Sochaux-Montbéliard | A | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Feb | FC Lorient | A | 2–4 | L |
| 31 Jan | AS Nancy-Lorraine | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Jan | Valenciennes FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Jan | AJ Auxerre | H | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Dec | Paris FC | A | 3–0 | W |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
FC Sochaux-Montbéliard this season
FC Sochaux-Montbéliard this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Stade Auguste-Bonal!
- 5' Frederic Veseli, a Albania , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 10' FC Sochaux-Montbeliard are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Le Mans FC backline.
- 12' It’s a booking for FC Sochaux-Montbeliard player. Christophe Diedhiou gets a Yellow card.
- 16' The referee calls foul for Hamza Hafidi. He receives a Yellow card.
- 17' The supporters are chanting for Adolphe Teikeu. He replaces Melvin Sitti on 17 minute.
- 22' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 27' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 32' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 37' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Guessouma Fofana.
- 42' Le Mans FC 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.
- 45' Abdoulaye Sane puts FC Sochaux-Montbeliard on the lead.
- 46' Aboubakary Kante is replacing Yanis Merdji for the Le Mans FC side.
- 51' France international Yanis Merdji has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 55' Fresh legs for Le Mans FC! Vincent Crehin comes on to replace Guessouma Fofana.
- 60' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 65' Le Mans FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 69' FC Sochaux-Montbeliard ring the changes. Jeremy Livolant has done his job and it is now time for Jason Pendant to step up.
- 74' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Christopher Rocchia made 465 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 79' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 80' Another change for FC Sochaux-Montbeliard made on 80 minute. Fabien Ourega leaves to be changed by Bryan Lasme.
- 83' Hamza Hafidi makes way for Georges Gope-Fenepej at the 83 minute mark. A tactical switch from Le Mans FC.
- 84' The referee shows Le Mans FC player a Yellow card on 84.
- 89' Supporters expect more eagerness from Maxence Lacroix, as he is very good at scoring at Stade Auguste-Bonal with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Bryan Lasme. He receives a Yellow card.
- The points are shared — FC Sochaux-Montbeliard 1-0 Le Mans FC. Honours even.
Lineups
FC Sochaux-Montbeliard Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 13
- 16
- 27
- 5
- 29
- 18
- 2
- 21
- 28
- 6
Bench
- 14
- 26
- 8
- 15
- 1
- 17
- 4
Le Mans FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 6
- 27
- 21
- 1
- 26
-
17
Yanis Merdji ↓ Aboubakary Kante 46'
- 13
- 24
- 12
- 10
Bench
- 14
- 16
-
23
Aboubakary Kante ↑ 46'
- 28
- 7
-
19
Georges Gope-Fenepej ↑ 83'
-
9
Vincent Crehin ↑ 55'
Coach
Richard Dezire
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Yann Boe-Kane | 1 |
| Youssef Maziz | 1 |
| Abdoulaye Sane | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Sochaux-Montbeliard Form
2020-02-07
FC Sochaux-Montbéliard
1–0
Le Mans FC
L
2020-02-04
AS Nancy-Lorraine
1–1
FC Sochaux-Montbéliard
D
2020-02-01
FC Sochaux-Montbéliard
0–4
FC Lorient
W
2020-01-24
AJ Auxerre
2–1
FC Sochaux-Montbéliard
L
2020-01-10
FC Sochaux-Montbéliard
1–1
Paris FC
D
2019-12-20
US Orleans Loiret
1–0
FC Sochaux-Montbéliard
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.13
FC Sochaux-Montbeliard xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14
Le Mans FC xG
I would bet for:
FC Sochaux-Montbeliard or Le Mans FC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Sochaux-Montbeliard win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.27
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
FC Sochaux-Montbeliard or Draw
69%
Draw or Le Mans FC
60%
FC Sochaux-Montbeliard or Le Mans FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Sochaux-Montbeliard win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 0
12.6%
0 – 1
10.6%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 1
7.3%
0 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
4.3%
1 – 3
2.8%
3 – 1
2.8%
0 – 3
2.4%
Asian Handicap — FC Sochaux-Montbeliard
| Handicap | FC Sochaux-Montbeliard covers | Push | Le Mans FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 20% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 20% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
FC Sochaux-Montbeliard keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
Le Mans FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.