On Tuesday Jan 31st, in week 21, Sochaux will host Valenciennes in a clash of these two mismatched Ligue 2 teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cold day, and temperatures reaching a maximum of only 0 degrees, so hopefuly the match makes up for the weather. In their last match, Sochaux recorded a 1-2 loss against Caen. Moussa Doumbia struck first for Sochaux in the 8th minute, but Alexandre Mendy got the equalizer for Caen in the 64th minute Finally they completed the comback victory in the 89th minute on a goal by Bilal Brahimi to cap off a wild match. Sochaux is looking for direction having 3 win and 5 losses in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 11th placed Valenciennes, recorded a 1-2 loss against Dijon. Mickaël Le Bihan struck first for Dijon in the %Minute minute of the %HalfNumber half’s stoppage time, but Jason Berthomier got the equalizer for Valenciennes in the 50th minute. Valenciennes is looking for direction having earned 12 points in their last 10 matches.
In their last match together, in Stade Du Hainaut, Valenciennes won by a score of 2 to 1. Cuffaut scored the first goal for Valenciennes in the 25th minute from the penalty spot, but Aldo Kalulu got the equalizer for Sochaux in the 31st minute from the penalty spot.
Both Boutoutaou and Jason Berthomier have been the hottest scorers for Valenciennes in the last five each having scored 2 goals each. Samuel Teixeira Do Couto Teixeira Maxime Joze has been the most effective weapon for Sochaux lately. The French midfielder has netted 2 goals in his last five matches.