Niort and Sochaux spectators can't wait for Ligue 2 clash at Stade Rene Gaillard

The hosts Niort saw competitive action as recent as three days ago, playing in the Coupe de la Ligue. This match was also played here at Stade Rene Gaillard. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Sochaux have had more rest. At least it's nice to return home after that away game at Toulouse.

Niort form and stats

With {1 Ligue 2 wins}, 3 draws and 2 defeats from their home games, Niort are certainly not brimming with confidence. Niort have played two draws in a row on their own stadium.

Niort's previous game was also a home match, the defeat 1-2 versus Toulouse. Prior to that, an away loss at Le Mans in the Ligue 2.

Niort are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home in league matches, having created 6 goals in 6 attempts. 6 goals have been conceded.

Sochaux form and stats

The visitors, who have the fewest conceded goals (7) in Ligue 2, are W1-D2-L2 on the road this term. That's in the Ligue 2.

Sochaux failed to get anything from their last game, a Ligue 2 home match vs Ajaccio (placed 3rd) that ended with defeat 0-2. Before that, Sochaux travelled to Chambly and returned home with a draw after the game finished 0-0.

The attacking power of Sochaux when travelling is not overwhelming with 3 goals scored from 5 league matches away. It's not easy to score on Sochaux as they have only conceded 4 goals from these away games.

Head 2 Head

Numbers for the last ten meetings between these two teams are: 4 wins for Niort, 3 draws and 3 wins for Sochaux. Over 2,5 goals: 6 times; under 2,5 goals: 4 games.

Top Goalscorers

A. Sané 7 goals

I. Sissoko 6 goals

G. Weissbeck 2 goals

Niort missing players

Sochaux missing players