Ligue 2
Metz vs Laval
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 - 13:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Stade Saint-Symphorien
Metz vs Laval Prediction & Stats - Ligue 2 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Metz vs Laval carries real history into this round of the Ligue 2.
The two sides meet on 22/08 (Saturday) at Stade Saint-Symphorien, 13:00 (UK time).
Read the Metz vs Laval prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Metz vs Laval
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Metz vs Laval call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 2.5 Goals
Last updated on 20-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Metz the side to beat, with roughly 52% 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.
Metz Preview
Metz reach this fixture 2 match into their Ligue 2. Here is where Football Club de Metz stand:
In this competition
1 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost
2 points per game
2 scored, at 1 a game
1 conceded, at 0.5 a game
Football Club de Metz, season-wide
1 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Pape Moussa Fall, 1 goals
Most assists: Maxime Colin, 1 assists
Recent results — Metz
14/08/2026 14:45
08/08/2026 14:45
17/05/2026 15:00
10/05/2026 15:00
02/05/2026 13:00
Laval: how they are travelling
Laval come in 2 matches into their Ligue 2.
Here is what Les Tango have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
1.5 points per game
3 scored, at 1.5 a game
4 conceded, at 2 a game
Les Tango, season-wide
1 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Mathis Houdayer, 1 goals
Most assists: Esteban Mouton, 1 assists
Recent results — Les Tango
14/08/2026 14:45
08/08/2026 14:45
09/05/2026 14:00
02/05/2026 14:00
24/04/2026 14:00
The head-to-head favours Metz
Recent meetings have tended to go Metz's way against Laval.
From 8 match(es):
Metz: 5 win(s)
Laval: 0 win(s)
Drawn: 3
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Metz vs Laval prediction.
Form comparison Metz vs Laval
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Metz
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
|
2 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.5 | 3 | 0 |
| Scored | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.33 | 1.64 | 1.02 |
|
xGA
|
1.29 | 1.66 | 0.92 |
Away Team
Laval
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.5 | 3 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.87 | 1.1 | 0.63 |
|
xGA
|
2.11 | 1.6 | 2.61 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Laval win or Draw
Despite being the away side, we don’t expect Laval to lose this match. Our recommended bet is Laval to win or draw in the Double Chance market, ensuring a payout as long as they don’t lose.
Laval has its weaknesses, but Metz has been vulnerable, and home advantage might not be enough to keep them from losing.
👉 Prediction: Under 9.5 Corners
Our analysis of Metz vs Laval suggests there is good value in the corners market.
With low attacking activity expected from both sides, our best betting tip is under 9.5 corners. If the total stays at 9 or fewer, you will win your bet.
Fixture information - Metz vs Laval
Match: Metz vs Laval
Competition: Ligue 2
Date: Saturday, 22/08/2026
Kick-off: 13:00 (UK time)
Venue: Stade Saint-Symphorien
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Stats
The statistics for FC Metz vs Laval that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.5
League: 2.11
Both Teams to Score
100%
League: 39%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 50%
Over 2.5+
100%
League: 39%
Cards
4
League: 3.44
Corners
9
League: 9.5
Home Team
Metz
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
|
2 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.5 | 3 | 0 |
| Scored | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.33 | 1.64 | 1.02 |
|
xGA
|
1.29 | 1.66 | 0.92 |
Away Team
Laval
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.5 | 3 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.87 | 1.1 | 0.63 |
|
xGA
|
2.11 | 1.6 | 2.61 |
Corners
7 / Match
+50% Corners / Match
Laval received +50% more corners than Metz in the Ligue 2
10.5 / Match
Grenoble Foot 38
(5)
Guingamp
(5)(2)
Nantes
(4)
Rodez
Cards
2 / Match
+33% Cards / Match
Metz received +33% more cards than Laval in the Ligue 2
1.5 / Match
Grenoble Foot 38
(2)
Guingamp
(2)(1)
Nantes
(0)
Rodez
Goals Scored
1 / Match
+50%
Laval is +50% better in terms of goals scored
1.5 / Match
Grenoble Foot 38
(0)
Guingamp
(2)(2)
Nantes
(1)
Rodez
Goals Conceded
0.5 / Match
+75%
Laval condeded +75% more goals than Metz
2 / Match
Grenoble Foot 38
(0)
Guingamp
(1)(1)
Nantes
(3)
Rodez
Ligue 2 Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Saint-Étienne
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 |
Annecy
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| 3 |
Dunkerque
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 4 |
Red Star
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 5 |
Metz
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 6 |
Montpellier
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 7 |
Pau
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 8 |
Guingamp
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 9 |
Rodez
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 10 |
Laval
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 11 |
Reims
|
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 12 |
Boulogne
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 13 |
Nancy
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 14 |
Dijon
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 15 |
Clermont
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 16 |
Grenoble Foot 38
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 17 |
Sochaux
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 18 |
Nantes
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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