Saint Etienne vs Sochaux: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 28 January

Saint Etienne

D W L W D

8th place in France Ligue 2

2 - 3

28/01/2023 10:00

Sochaux

L L L L L

9th place in France Ligue 2

France Ligue 2

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Saint Etienne vs Sochaux on 28 January 2023 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Saint Etienne vs Sochaux preview before placing your bet.

Saint Etienne will face Sochaux in France Ligue 2 on January 28, 2023 at 10:00.
Saint Etienne are currently 8th with 53 points after 38 matches.
Sochaux sit 9th with 52 points from 38 matches.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 28/01/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Le Havre	75	38	20	15	3	46	19	27
02 Metz	72	38	20	12	6	61	33	28
03 Bordeaux	69	37	20	9	8	51	27	24
04 Bastia	60	38	17	9	12	52	45	7
05 Caen	59	38	16	11	11	52	43	9
06 Guingamp	55	38	15	10	13	51	46	5
07 Paris FC	55	38	15	10	13	45	43	2
08 Saint Etienne	53	38	15	11	12	63	57	6
09 Sochaux	52	38	15	7	16	54	41	13
10 Grenoble	51	38	14	9	15	33	36	-3
11 Quevilly	50	38	12	14	12	47	49	-2
12 Amiens	47	38	13	8	17	40	52	-12
13 Pau FC	47	38	12	11	15	40	52	-12
14 Stade Lavallois MFC	46	38	14	4	20	44	56	-12
15 Valenciennes	45	38	10	15	13	42	49	-7
16 Annecy	45	38	11	12	15	39	51	-12
17 Rodez Aveyron	43	37	10	13	14	38	44	-6
18 Dijon	42	38	10	12	16	38	43	-5
19 Nimes	36	38	10	6	22	44	62	-18
20 Chamois Niortais	29	38	7	8	23	35	67	-32

Saint Etienne Last 6 matches

23/07/2026 01:45

Glasgow Rangers 2 - 1 Saint Etienne

International Club Friendly

18/07/2026 23:00

Servette 1 - 0 Saint Etienne

International Club Friendly

11/07/2026 23:00

Saint Etienne 2 - 2 Biel Bienne

International Club Friendly

30/05/2026 01:45

Nice 4 - 1 Saint Etienne

France Ligue 2

27/05/2026 01:45

Saint Etienne 0 - 0 Nice

France Ligue 2

16/05/2026 01:30

Saint Etienne 0 - 0 Rodez Aveyron

France Ligue 2

Win

Draw

50%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Sochaux

22/07/2026 22:30

Metz 4 - 1 Sochaux

International Club Friendly

18/07/2026 20:00

Sochaux 1 - 0 Grenoble

International Club Friendly

10/07/2026 22:15

FC Zurich 1 - 2 Sochaux

International Club Friendly

10/05/2026 00:30

Chateauroux 2 - 1 Sochaux

France Ligue 3

02/05/2026 22:00

Sochaux 1 - 1 Valenciennes

France Ligue 3

25/04/2026 00:30

Sochaux 2 - 1 Bourg Peronnas

France Ligue 3

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues France Ligue 2

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Saint Etienne

Sochaux

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.63

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.63

Scored

Avg. per game

0.71

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.50

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

17 (45%)21 (55%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

20 (53%)18 (47%)

Saint Etienne

Recent matches

Sochaux

Under /Over

(92%)35 3(8%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(66%)25 13(34%)

Under /Over

(37%)14 24(63%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(39%)15 23(61%)

Under /Over

(66%)25 13(34%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(37%)14 24(63%)

/Yes

(63%)24 14(37%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(50%)19 19(50%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Saint Etienne

Sochaux

Shots

Saint Etienne

Total shots

11.82 avg / game

Blocked

104 total

Avg. 3.25

Sochaux

Total shots

10.58 avg / game

Blocked

109 total

Avg. 3.89

Saint Etienne Pass Sochaux

Total passes

17453

Avg. 459 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

56%

Total passes

18111

Avg. 489 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

56%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Saint Etienne

Played games

Sochaux

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.26

Clean sheets

0.32

5.45

207

Corners

175

4.61

11.45

435

Throw-ins

391

10.29

2.08

Offsides

2.18

2.68

102

GK saves

127

3.34

Saint Etienne

DISCIPLINARY

Sochaux

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.29

2.08

0.24

0.08

15.26

580

Fouls

527

13.87

12.95

492

Tackles

449

11.82

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How We Build the Saint Etienne vs Sochaux Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Saint Etienne vs Sochaux on 28 January 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this France Ligue 2 fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Saint Etienne vs Sochaux Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Saint Etienne's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Sochaux's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

France Ligue 2 Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live France Ligue 2 standings and the France Ligue 2 form table to understand exactly where Saint Etienne and Sochaux sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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