Ligue 2
Laval vs Sochaux
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 - 19:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Stade Francis Le Basser
Laval vs Sochaux Prediction & Stats - Ligue 2 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Laval vs Sochaux carries real history into this round of the Ligue 2.
The two sides meet on 18/09 (Friday) at Stade Francis Le Basser, 19:00 (UK time).
Read the Laval vs Sochaux prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Laval vs Sochaux
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Laval vs Sochaux call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Correct Score: 1 - 1
Last updated on 16-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Laval the side to beat, with roughly 40% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Ligue 2 odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Laval Preview
Laval reach this fixture 6 match into their Ligue 2. Here is where Les Tango stand:
In this competition
1 won, 1 drawn, 4 lost
0.67 points per game
7 scored, at 1.17 a game
13 conceded, at 2.17 a game
Les Tango, season-wide
1 won, 1 drawn, 4 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Mathis Houdayer, 2 goals
Most assists: Ethan Clavreul, 3 assists
Recent results — Laval
11/09/2026 14:00
04/09/2026 14:00
28/08/2026 14:00
22/08/2026 08:00
14/08/2026 14:45
Sochaux: how they are travelling
Sochaux come in 6 matches into their Ligue 2.
Here is what Les Lionceaux have produced:
In this competition
2 won, 3 drawn, 1 lost
1.5 points per game
3 scored, at 0.5 a game
4 conceded, at 0.67 a game
Les Lionceaux, season-wide
2 won, 3 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Benjamin Gomel, 1 goals
Most assists: Benjaloud Youssouf, 1 assists
Recent results — Les Lionceaux
12/09/2026 08:00
04/09/2026 14:00
28/08/2026 14:00
21/08/2026 14:00
14/08/2026 14:45
The head-to-head favours Sochaux
Sochaux have generally come out ahead of Les Tango in their recent meetings.
From 8 match(es):
Sochaux: 2 win(s)
Laval: 1 win(s)
Drawn: 5
That trend is worth factoring into the Laval vs Sochaux prediction.
Form comparison Laval vs Sochaux
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Laval
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
L
D
W
|
0.67 |
| Home |
L
L
W
|
1 |
| Away |
L
D
L
|
0.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 3 | 3.67 |
| Scored | 1.17 | 1 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 2.17 | 2 | 2.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 83% | 67% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.39 | 1.48 | 1.3 |
|
xGA
|
1.64 | 1.4 | 1.88 |
Away Team
Sochaux
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
D
W
D
|
1.5 |
| Home |
W
W
L
|
2 |
| Away |
D
D
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 67% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.17 | 1.67 | 0.67 |
| Scored | 0.5 | 0.67 | 0.33 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 1 | 0.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 17% | 0% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 67% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 33% | 67% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.95 | 1.08 | 0.81 |
|
xGA
|
1.62 | 1.56 | 1.67 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5
Based on our research, Laval vs Sochaux is shaping up to be a defensive match.
The stats suggest a careful approach from both teams, making under 2.5 goals a strong pick.
👉 Our prediction is: Draw
Who wins this match between Laval and Sochaux? For us, it's too close to call, so a draw is the best betting option for this match.
After taking into account the strengths and weaknesses of both sides, including recent form, it is clear that the most likely outcome is that the match ends with no winner.
Fixture information - Laval vs Sochaux
Match: Laval vs Sochaux
Competition: Ligue 2
Date: Friday, 18/09/2026
Kick-off: 19:00 (UK time)
Venue: Stade Francis Le Basser
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Stats
The statistics for Laval vs Les Jaunes et Bleus that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
1.84
League: 2.46
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 54%
Over 1.5+
67%
League: 63%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 44%
Cards
2.66
League: 3.81
Corners
6.67
League: 9.09
Home Team
Laval
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
L
D
W
|
0.67 |
| Home |
L
L
W
|
1 |
| Away |
L
D
L
|
0.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 3 | 3.67 |
| Scored | 1.17 | 1 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 2.17 | 2 | 2.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 83% | 67% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.39 | 1.48 | 1.3 |
|
xGA
|
1.64 | 1.4 | 1.88 |
Away Team
Sochaux
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
D
W
D
|
1.5 |
| Home |
W
W
L
|
2 |
| Away |
D
D
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 67% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.17 | 1.67 | 0.67 |
| Scored | 0.5 | 0.67 | 0.33 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 1 | 0.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 17% | 0% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 67% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 33% | 67% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.95 | 1.08 | 0.81 |
|
xGA
|
1.62 | 1.56 | 1.67 |
Corners
10 / Match
+0% Corners / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of corners
10 / Match
Dijon
(7)
Red Star
(5)
Grenoble Foot 38
(8)
Metz
(7)
Nantes
(2)
Rodez
(4)(4)
Nantes
(1)
Pau
(3)
Clermont
(2)
Guingamp
(1)
Red Star
(6)
Saint-Étienne
Cards
1.67 / Match
+43% Cards / Match
Laval received +43% more cards than Sochaux in the Ligue 2
1.17 / Match
Dijon
(1)
Red Star
(2)
Grenoble Foot 38
(1)
Metz
(3)
Nantes
(1)
Rodez
(0)(2)
Nantes
(2)
Pau
(1)
Clermont
(1)
Guingamp
(0)
Red Star
(0)
Saint-Étienne
Goals Scored
1.17 / Match
+134%
Laval is +134% better in terms of goals scored
0.5 / Match
Dijon
(2)
Red Star
(1)
Grenoble Foot 38
(0)
Metz
(1)
Nantes
(2)
Rodez
(1)(1)
Nantes
(1)
Pau
(0)
Clermont
(1)
Guingamp
(0)
Red Star
(0)
Saint-Étienne
Goals Conceded
2.17 / Match
+69%
Laval condeded +69% more goals than Sochaux
0.67 / Match
Dijon
(3)
Red Star
(2)
Grenoble Foot 38
(3)
Metz
(1)
Nantes
(1)
Rodez
(3)(0)
Nantes
(1)
Pau
(0)
Clermont
(0)
Guingamp
(0)
Red Star
(3)
Saint-Étienne
Ligue 2 Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Saint-Étienne
|
6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 2.5 |
| 2 |
Reims
|
6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 2 |
| 3 |
Montpellier
|
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 1.83 |
| 4 |
Red Star
|
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 1.83 |
| 5 |
Annecy
|
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 1.67 |
| 6 |
Metz
|
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 1.5 |
| 7 |
Sochaux
|
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 9 | 1.5 |
| 8 |
Guingamp
|
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 1.33 |
| 9 |
Dunkerque
|
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 1.33 |
| 10 |
Nancy
|
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 1.17 |
| 11 |
Rodez
|
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 12 | -1 | 7 | 1.17 |
| 12 |
Grenoble Foot 38
|
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 7 | 1.17 |
| 13 |
Dijon
|
6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 9 | -1 | 6 | 1 |
| 14 |
Boulogne
|
6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 5 | 0.83 |
| 15 |
Clermont
|
6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 5 | 0.83 |
| 16 |
Pau
|
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 5 | 0.83 |
| 17 |
Nantes
|
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 12 | -5 | 4 | 0.67 |
| 18 |
Laval
|
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 13 | -6 | 4 | 0.67 |
Odds
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