FC Sochaux

vs

FC Rouen 1899

Preview

FC Sochaux

• FC Sochaux are third with 30 points from 16 matches.
• Sochaux are on a good streak with 4 wins and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches in all competitions, including back-to-back league victories over LB Chateauroux and Orleans US 45.
• The only negative result during that run was a 0-3 defeat at home to RC Lens in the Coupe de France two weeks ago.
• Sochaux are a very organised and disciplined 4-3-3 / 4-2-3-1 unit that Vincent Hognon has been building since July 2025.
• Sochaux’s identity is based around defensive solidity, playing with a measured tempo and structured transitions from the back.

FC Rouen 1899

• FC Rouen 1899 lead the National 2025-2026 table with 36 points from 17 games.
• The visitors are unbeaten away in National 2025/2026 with 4 wins and 3 draws in 7 matches.
• Rouen are unbeaten in their last 5 league matches (2 wins, 3 draws).
• Rouen beat Versailles 3-1 away in their previous match.
• Rouen average 1.86 goals per match away from home in the National 2025/2026.

Head-to-Head

• Rouen have the edge with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss from their last 5 meetings with Sochaux.
• Both teams average 1.0 goals per game in their last 5 H2Hs at Sochaux.
• Five months ago, Rouen claimed a 3-1 win at home to Sochaux.

Key Players

• Benjamin Gomel has been a key contributor in Sochaux’s final third, top-scoring for Sochaux with 6 goals in 16 National 2025-2026 games.
• Elson Mendes Da Silva has hit form recently, scoring 3 of their last 8 goals in his last 5 appearances.
• Kenny Santos has been in great form for Rouen this season with 7 goals in 17 league appearances.

Betting Insights

• Odds listed: Rouen 2.77, hosts 2.4, draw 3.0.
• Under 2.5 goals is a safe bet here at 1.6.

Prediction

• Expect a tight, cagey matchup between Sochaux’s stubborn block and Rouen’s aggressive, high-pressing attack.
• Leaning to a narrow win for the visitors, FC Rouen 1899.
• Anticipate a low-scoring affair; Under 2.5 goals looks likely.