Grenoble v Sochaux prediction

Ligue 2 · Sat, 02 Jan 2027 19:00 GMT · Stade des Alpes

Updated 30 Jul 2026, 10:25 UK · refreshed continuously

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TACTIX’s free model pick for Grenoble v Sochaux, Ligue 2 on Sat, 02 Jan 2027 19:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

Grenoble host Sochaux in Ligue 2 on Saturday 2 January (kick-off 19:00 UK).

The key numbers

Grenoble are winless in their last five matches in all competitions. Sochaux are winless in their last five matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

Seven of Grenoble’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in seven of Grenoble’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). At home, Grenoble have one win, three draws and three defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 0.86 points per game, scoring 0.71 and conceding 1.29. Grenoble have scored 10 goals, the fourth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 11 games). Grenoble have conceded 20 goals, the third-most of the 18 clubs.

Seven of Sochaux’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in seven of Sochaux’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). Away from home, Sochaux have two wins, five draws and two defeats in their last 9 away matches in all competitions — 1.22 points per game, scoring 1.78 and conceding 1.22. Sochaux have scored eight goals, the second-fewest of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 11 games). Sochaux have conceded 14 goals, the seventh-fewest of the 18 clubs.

Grenoble (18th) and Sochaux (13th) are three points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Grenoble the stronger side, 12 rating points above Sochaux (Grenoble 1329, Sochaux 1318, after at least 231 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 18 March 2023, finished Sochaux 1–0 Grenoble.

Team news

Predicted Grenoble XI (4-1-4-1): A. Olliero, M. Xantippe, C. Vidal, N. Zahui, A. Pelon, S. Diba, M. Corboz, Y. Magnin, L. Bernadou, B. Mouazan, U. Bonnet — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Y. Diaby (4.8 per match over three appearances, two goals) and M. Xantippe (4.6 per match over 11 appearances, one goal and one assist) have been Grenoble’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Grenoble (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Y. Diaby averages 0.7 key passes per 90 over 765 minutes, with a key pass in three of the last 10 appearances. M. Xantippe averages 2.4 tackles per 90 over 986 minutes, with a tackle in nine of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted Sochaux XI (4-2-3-1): M. Jeannin, M. Peybernes, E. N'Gatta, D. Tavares, D. Gomis, J. Masson, B. Gomel, B. Diawara, J. Mexique, L. Nomel, M. Clairicia — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, B. Gomel (3.8 per match over seven appearances, three goals) and M. Jeannin (3.6 per match over 11 appearances) have been Sochaux’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Sochaux (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), B. Gomel averages 1.7 key passes per 90 over 530 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last seven appearances. M. Jeannin averages 3.7 saves per 90 over 990 minutes, with two or more saves in nine of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

Kick-off: Sat, 02 Jan 2027 19:00 GMT · Ligue 2 · Stade des Alpes
Head-to-head (last 6): Grenoble 2 · draws 1 · Sochaux 3 · 1.83 goals/game
Recent form: Grenoble 0W 1D 4L · Sochaux 0W 2D 3L

Grenoble v Sochaux (Ligue 2): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1 / 0.88

Goals

against 1.5 / 1.38 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

3.88 / 5.63

Corners

against 6 / 5.75 · 2 of the last 5 over 9.5

over 8 matches

3.13 / 3.38

Shots on target

against 5.38 / 4.88 · 2 of the last 5 over 8.5

over 8 matches

2.75 / 1.88

Cards

against 2.25 / 1.75 · 4 of the last 5 over 3.5

over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 2 November 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 2 November 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game	Grenoble for / against	Line	Sochaux for / against
Goals scored	1 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	0.88 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	3.88 for · 6 against n 8 Last 5	9.5standard	5.63 for · 5.75 against n 8 Last 5
Shots	10.25 for · 15.38 against n 8 Last 5	19.5standard	12.25 for · 13.13 against n 8 Last 5
Shots on target	3.13 for · 5.38 against n 8 Last 5	8.5standard	3.38 for · 4.88 against n 8 Last 5
Fouls committed	16.25 for · 16.88 against n 8 Last 5	21.5standard	14.13 for · 15.63 against n 8 Last 5
Cards shown	2.75 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5	3.5standard	1.88 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5

Grenoble

Grenoble Goalkeeper

Grenoble — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
A. Olliero	11	90990 min	383.5 /90	161.5 /90	00 /90

Grenoble — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Grenoble before kick-off, to 2 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
A. Olliero n 8	90	3.6 7/6

Grenoble Defensive

Grenoble — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
M. Xantippe	11	90986 min	262.4 /90	232.1 /90	20.2 /90	635.8 /90	211.9 /90	20.2 /90
C. Vidal	11	87956 min	80.8 /90	131.2 /90	90.8 /90	565.3 /90	111 /90	50.5 /90
N. Zahui	10	86862 min	171.8 /90	151.6 /90	50.5 /90	616.4 /90	20.2 /90	00 /90
A. Pelon	7	80558 min	50.8 /90	61 /90	50.8 /90	142.3 /90	61 /90	10.2 /90
Y. Maçon	6	51307 min	92.6 /90	41.2 /90	20.6 /90	123.5 /90	72.1 /90	20.6 /90
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Grenoble — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Grenoble before kick-off, to 2 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
A. Olliero n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0	—
M. Xantippe n 8	89.5	2 8/3	1 5/3	—
C. Vidal n 8	85.8	1.2 6/1	1.6 7/5	—
N. Zahui n 8	85.3	0.3 2/0	2.1 8/5	—
Y. Magnin n 8	82.1	2.6 7/5	0.8 5/1	—
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Grenoble — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Grenoble before kick-off, to 2 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
M. Xantippe n 8	89.5	1.6 7/5
C. Vidal n 8	85.8	0.4 3/0
N. Zahui n 8	85.3	1.5 5/3
Y. Magnin n 8	82.1	2.6 6/5
S. Diba n 8	74.4	0.8 5/0
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Grenoble Attacking

Grenoble — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
K. Fofana	9	52464 min	10.2 /90	00 /90	61.2 /90	20.4 /90	30.6 /90	40.8 /90
U. Bonnet	8	62497 min	20.4 /90	10.2 /90	91.6 /90	61.1 /90	30.5 /90	30.5 /90
L. Cerri	6	52314 min	00 /90	00 /90	30.9 /90	30.9 /90	20.6 /90	10.3 /90
M. Djitté	1	3232 min	00 /90	00 /90	411.3 /90	12.8 /90	00 /90	00 /90
Y. Magnin	10	84837 min	00 /90	10.1 /90	20.2 /90	00 /90	30.3 /90	10.1 /90
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Grenoble — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Grenoble before kick-off, to 2 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
A. Olliero n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
M. Xantippe n 8	89.5	0.6 4/1	0.3 2/0
C. Vidal n 8	85.8	0.7 3/1	0.1 1/0
N. Zahui n 8	85.3	0.3 2/0	0 0/0
Y. Magnin n 8	82.1	0.3 2/0	0 0/0
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Grenoble — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Grenoble before kick-off, to 2 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
A. Olliero n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
M. Xantippe n 8	89.5	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
C. Vidal n 8	85.8	0 0/0	0 0/0
N. Zahui n 8	85.3	0 0/0	0 0/0
Y. Magnin n 8	82.1	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
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Sochaux

Sochaux Goalkeeper

Sochaux — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
M. Jeannin	11	90990 min	413.7 /90	80.7 /90	00 /90

Sochaux — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sochaux before kick-off, to 2 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
M. Jeannin n 8	90	3.2 7/5

Sochaux Defensive

Sochaux — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
E. N'Gatta	11	86946 min	101 /90	101 /90	40.4 /90	312.9 /90	111 /90	30.3 /90
M. Peybernes	10	87872 min	80.8 /90	111.1 /90	50.5 /90	333.4 /90	60.6 /90	00 /90
Dalangunypole Gomis	8	77618 min	50.7 /90	101.5 /90	20.3 /90	253.6 /90	40.6 /90	00 /90
Dylan Tavares	8	62495 min	112 /90	142.5 /90	10.2 /90	295.3 /90	81.5 /90	00 /90
B. Youssouf	5	79394 min	61.4 /90	61.4 /90	30.7 /90	112.5 /90	10.2 /90	00 /90
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Sochaux — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sochaux before kick-off, to 2 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
M. Jeannin n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0	—
E. N'Gatta n 8	84.5	0.9 4/2	0.9 5/2	—
M. Clairicia n 8	47.8	3.5 7/4	2.6 5/2	—
J. Masson n 8	88.4	1.9 7/4	1 4/2	—
M. Peybernes n 8	90	0.5 4/0	1.4 7/2	—
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Sochaux — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sochaux before kick-off, to 2 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
E. N'Gatta n 8	84.5	0.9 6/1
M. Clairicia n 8	47.8	0 0/0
J. Masson n 8	88.4	1.1 5/3
M. Peybernes n 8	90	0.9 6/1
L. Nomel n 8	64.9	0.7 4/0
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Sochaux Attacking

Sochaux — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
M. Clairicia	11	51562 min	10.2 /90	00 /90	152.4 /90	40.6 /90	30.5 /90	10.2 /90
K. Djoco	8	54432 min	00 /90	10.2 /90	61.3 /90	10.2 /90	61.3 /90	20.4 /90
L. Deedson	5	44218 min	10.4 /90	00 /90	83.3 /90	31.2 /90	20.8 /90	62.5 /90
J. Masson	10	89887 min	00 /90	00 /90	20.2 /90	00 /90	20.2 /90	20.2 /90
L. Nomel	9	65581 min	00 /90	00 /90	60.9 /90	20.3 /90	60.9 /90	30.5 /90
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Sochaux — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sochaux before kick-off, to 2 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
M. Jeannin n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
E. N'Gatta n 8	84.5	0.4 3/0	0 0/0
M. Clairicia n 8	47.8	3.1 6/4	0.9 3/1
J. Masson n 8	88.4	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
M. Peybernes n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
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Sochaux — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sochaux before kick-off, to 2 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
M. Jeannin n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
E. N'Gatta n 8	84.5	0 0/0	0 0/0
M. Clairicia n 8	47.8	0.2 1/0	0 0/0
J. Masson n 8	88.4	0 0/0	0 0/0
M. Peybernes n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Grenoble v Sochaux — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form

GrenobleDLLLL

Last 5: 0W 1D 4L · 0.6 scored / 2 conceded per game

SochauxDDLLL

Last 5: 0W 2D 3L · 1 scored / 2 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 6

Grenoble 2 · 1 draw · Sochaux 3 · 1.83 goals/game

2023-03-18 Sochaux 1–0 Grenoble
2022-08-06 Grenoble 1–0 Sochaux
2022-02-12 Grenoble 1–3 Sochaux
2021-08-28 Sochaux 1–0 Grenoble
2021-04-20 Grenoble 2–0 Sochaux
2020-12-18 Sochaux 1–1 Grenoble

League standing · 2026/27

Grenoble#18 pos8 pts11 pl-10 GD

Sochaux#13 pos11 pts11 pl-6 GD

Goals per game

Grenoble scored0.91

Sochaux scored0.73

Grenoble conceded1.82

Sochaux conceded1.27

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What is the head-to-head record between Grenoble and Sochaux?: In their last 6 meetings, Grenoble won 2, Sochaux won 3 and there was 1 draw, averaging 1.83 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Grenoble and Sochaux?: Recent form — Grenoble 0W 1D 4L; Sochaux 0W 2D 3L.

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