Sochaux 1-3 Annecy: result and AI prediction

Sochaux – Annecy, Ligue 2, Friday, October 23, 2026 at 07:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Stade Bonal

Sochaux is #11 in the table (11 pts) and Annecy #8 (13 pts). Sochaux has not won any of its last 5 matches. Sochaux has kept 4 clean sheets in 9 matches. Last 3 head-to-head meetings: Sochaux 1, draws 0, Annecy 2. Their last meeting, on August 10, 2024, ended Sochaux 0-1 Annecy.

SochauxSochaux
Final score1 - 3
AnnecyAnnecy
AI predicted: 2-1 · Final score: 1-3Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Sochaux return to Stade Bonal needing a response after a frustrating run in which improved performances have not consistently produced results. Annecy also arrive after a setback, but their energetic approach gives them a credible route to disrupt the hosts and attack transitions. The home crowd and Sochaux’s need for a more ruthless display are major drivers, while the reported absences in their defensive spine create an obvious vulnerability. Expect a tense contest shaped by midfield duels, set-pieces and which forward line takes its first clear opening.

Injuries and absences

Local reporting lists Youssouf and Vitelli in Sochaux’s defensive unit and Lobry in midfield as absent, which would weaken their protection against Annecy transitions and reduce control of second balls. This must be checked against the official team sheet because it conflicts with the supplied availability snapshot.

Form (last 5)

SochauxLeague position #11 · 11 ptsD D L
AnnecyLeague position #8 · 13 ptsL W L

Sochaux vs Annecy stats

SochauxAnnecy
Played99
Goals scored711
Goals conceded911
Clean sheets43

Last meetings

  • 2024-08-10Sochaux 0-1 Annecy
  • 2023-07-18Sochaux --- Annecy
  • 2023-02-25Sochaux 5-1 Annecy
  • 2022-11-05Annecy 2-1 Sochaux

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