Stade Auguste Bonal · Analysis updated 16:21 UTC
Sochaux vs Dunkerque Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.15 expected goals for Sochaux and 0.87 for Dunkerque, a combined total of 2.01. That distribution gives Sochaux the largest share of the 1X2 market at 42%, with the draw at 30%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 33% for over 2.5 goals and 40% for both teams to score, with 1–0 the single most likely scoreline at 15%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 42% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
Model pick
Home/Draw
72.4% probability
Expected goals
1.15 – 0.87
Model version
poisson-v2
Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Why the model likes this
Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.
Dunkerque away threat
Scored in 1 of their last 4 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Sochaux to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 42%, against 42% / 30% / 28% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 1.15 goals for Sochaux and 0.87 for Dunkerque, a combined 2.01 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.
Goals markets
Over 2.5 goals lands at 33% and both teams to score at 40%, with 1–0 the single most likely scoreline at 15%.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
72%
Double chance 12
70%
Double chance X2
58%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–015.3%
- 0–013.4%
- 1–113.3%
- 0–111.6%
- 2–08.8%
Recent form
Sochaux
Dunkerque
- 2026-09-18T18:00:00.000Z · A vs PAU · 0-2 (L)
- 2026-09-12T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Saint Etienne · 2-1 (W)
- 2026-09-04T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Clermont Foot · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-08-28T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Nancy · 0-2 (L)
- 2026-08-21T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Montpellier · 0-1 (L)
Head-to-head
Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.
Ligue 2 table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Etienne | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 19 |
| 2 | RED Star FC 93 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 17 |
| 3 | Montpellier | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 15 |
| 4 | Reims | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 14 |
| 5 | Nancy | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 13 |
| 6 | Annecy | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 13 |
| 7 | PAU | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 11 |
| 8 | Sochaux | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | -1 | 11 |
| 9 | Metz | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| 10 | Dijon | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| 11 | Guingamp | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -3 | 8 |
| 12 | Dunkerque | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -3 | 8 |
| 13 | Nantes | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 8 |
| 14 | Grenoble | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -5 | 8 |
| 15 | Rodez | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 7 |
| 16 | Boulogne | 8 | 0 | 6 | 2 | -2 | 6 |
| 17 | Clermont Foot | 8 | 0 | 6 | 2 | -3 | 6 |
| 18 | Laval | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -7 | 5 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Home/Draw, at 72.4%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–0.
It puts both teams scoring at 40% and over 2.5 goals at 33%.
A 72% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.