Sochaux host Pau at Stade Auguste Bonal, Montbeliard on Friday, Feb 5 at 8:00 PM in the Ligue 2.

Sochaux come into this fixture drawing too many games (3D in last 5). Pau travel out of form (1W 2L recently), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

In 7 previous meetings, Sochaux lead 3–1 with 3 draws. Their last encounter ended in a 1–1 draw. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.8 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Sochaux look the stronger side on current evidence. Expect them to control proceedings at home, though Pau will make it uncomfortable. Sochaux to win.