March 19th features a match where Sochaux plays host to Rodez in a Ligue 2 match. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 9 degrees, making for an unpleasant day. Sochaux is fresh off their 1-1 draw against Niort. Aldo Kalulu struck first for Sochaux in the 8th minute on a feed from Samuel Teixeira Do Couto Teixeira Maxime Joze, then Sissoko tied it up for Niort in the 48th minute earning them at least the one point. Sochaux is looking for direction having earned 15 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 16th placed Rodez, recorded a 1-1 draw against Guingamp. Jérémy Livolant struck first for Guingamp in the 16th minute on a feed from M’Changama, but Clément Depres got the equalizer for Rodez in the 5th minute of the second half’s stoppage time earning Rodez a comeback draw. Rodez looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 5 points in their last 10 matches.
Rodez and Sochaux last played eachother at the Stade Paul Lignon on Oct 16th. Sochaux won by a score of 1 to 0. Tony Mauricio struck first for Sochaux in the 75th minute, and that was all the excitement the two teams could muster In the end, Rodez was frustrated by Sochaux’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Sochaux ended the match with the shutout victory.
Rodez’s most prolific scorer has been Arni Vilhjalmsson. He has netted two goals over the last 5 matches. Tony Mauricio has been the most prolific scorer on Sochaux in his last 5 matches with 2 goals.