Sochaux vs Le Mans Prediction & Betting Tips (30 August)

To say that Sochaux come into this contest in poor form would be somewhat of an understatement, with the National strugglers suffering 11 defeats in their previous 15 top-flight matches. Although Le Mans have not been firing on all cylinders this season, the fact remains that the Le Mans have enjoyed eight wins in their last 11 fixtures at this level.

Given their status as one of the powerhouses of the National, it is surprising to learn that Sochaux are currently on a run of 32 consecutive top-flight home fixtures in which under 3.5 goals have been netted. As for Le Mans, 19 of their last 20 away matches at this level have followed the same pattern, so it would come as a shock to see four goals or more here.

Sochaux have both scored and conceded in 13 of their previous 16 National home games, including in each of the last five, whilst the home club have kept just a single clean sheet during this run. What’s more, eight of the most recent 12 Le Mans away matches at this level have followed suit, and they have only pitched one shutout in 13 trips themselves.