Ligue 2
Pau vs Laval
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 - 19:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Stade Du Hameau Idron 1
Pau vs Laval Prediction & Stats - Ligue 2 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Pau vs Laval carries real history into this round of the Ligue 2.
The two sides meet on 09/10 (Friday) at Stade Du Hameau Idron 1, 19:00 (UK time).
Read the Pau vs Laval prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Pau vs Laval
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Pau vs Laval call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Correct Score: 1 - 1
Last updated on 09-10-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Pau the side to beat, with roughly 45% 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.
Pau Preview
Pau reach this fixture 7 match into their Ligue 2. Here is where Les Maynats stand:
In this competition
2 won, 2 drawn, 3 lost
1.14 points per game
6 scored, at 0.86 a game
6 conceded, at 0.86 a game
Les Maynats, season-wide
2 won, 2 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Babacar Leye, 3 goals
Most assists: Jessy Benet, 1 assists
Recent results — Pau
18/09/2026 14:00
11/09/2026 14:00
04/09/2026 14:00
28/08/2026 14:00
21/08/2026 14:00
Laval: how they are travelling
Laval come in 7 matches into their Ligue 2.
Here is what Les Tango have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 2 drawn, 4 lost
0.71 points per game
8 scored, at 1.14 a game
14 conceded, at 2 a game
Les Tango, season-wide
1 won, 2 drawn, 4 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Mathis Houdayer, 2 goals
Most assists: Ethan Clavreul, 3 assists
Recent results — Les Tango
18/09/2026 14:00
11/09/2026 14:00
04/09/2026 14:00
28/08/2026 14:00
22/08/2026 08:00
The head-to-head favours Pau
Recent meetings have tended to go Pau's way against Laval.
From 13 match(es):
Pau: 7 win(s)
Laval: 4 win(s)
Drawn: 2
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Pau vs Laval prediction.
Form comparison Pau vs Laval
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Pau
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
D
D
L
|
1.14 |
| Home |
W
D
L
L
|
1 |
| Away |
L
D
W
|
1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 25% | 33% |
| Goals | 1.71 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Scored | 0.86 | 0.75 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.86 | 0.75 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 29% | 25% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 25% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 43% | 50% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.52 | 1.94 | 0.97 |
|
xGA
|
1.29 | 1 | 1.67 |
Away Team
Laval
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
L
D
|
0.71 |
| Home |
D
L
L
W
|
1 |
| Away |
L
D
L
|
0.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 14% | 25% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.14 | 2.75 | 3.67 |
| Scored | 1.14 | 1 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 2 | 1.75 | 2.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 86% | 75% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 25% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.49 | 1.64 | 1.3 |
|
xGA
|
1.56 | 1.33 | 1.88 |
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
Pau and Laval have shown a preference for defensive football this season, often avoiding risky attacks.
With both teams likely to play carefully, we see under 2.5 goals as the best value bet for this match.
👉 Our prediction is: Draw
Pau vs Laval is a matchup that is as close as they come, with our analysis finding hardly anything to separate the two sides. And so, our betting tip is to take the draw on the 1X2 market.
The 3.59 odds for a draw are quite favourable and would result in a substantial payout if the match does end in a stalemate.
Fixture information - Pau vs Laval
Match: Pau vs Laval
Competition: Ligue 2
Date: Friday, 09/10/2026
Kick-off: 19:00 (UK time)
Venue: Stade Du Hameau Idron 1
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Stats
The statistics for Les Béarnais vs Laval that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.59
League: 2.57
Both Teams to Score
63%
League: 59%
Over 1.5+
75%
League: 68%
Over 2.5+
34%
League: 46%
Cards
4.25
League: 3.98
Corners
12.25
League: 8.95
Home Team
Pau
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
D
D
L
|
1.14 |
| Home |
W
D
L
L
|
1 |
| Away |
L
D
W
|
1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 25% | 33% |
| Goals | 1.71 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Scored | 0.86 | 0.75 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.86 | 0.75 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 29% | 25% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 25% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 43% | 50% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.52 | 1.94 | 0.97 |
|
xGA
|
1.29 | 1 | 1.67 |
Away Team
Laval
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
L
D
|
0.71 |
| Home |
D
L
L
W
|
1 |
| Away |
L
D
L
|
0.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 14% | 25% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.14 | 2.75 | 3.67 |
| Scored | 1.14 | 1 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 2 | 1.75 | 2.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 86% | 75% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 25% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.49 | 1.64 | 1.3 |
|
xGA
|
1.56 | 1.33 | 1.88 |
Corners
8.71 / Match
+13% Corners / Match
Laval received +13% more corners than Pau in the Ligue 2
9.86 / Match
Dunkerque
(6)
Montpellier
(3)
Sochaux
(8)
Rodez
(3)
Nancy
(5)
Dijon
(2)
Annecy
(6)(6)
Sochaux
(7)
Dijon
(5)
Red Star
(8)
Grenoble Foot 38
(7)
Metz
(2)
Nantes
(4)
Rodez
Cards
2.14 / Match
+0% Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
2.14 / Match
Dunkerque
(2)
Montpellier
(3)
Sochaux
(1)
Rodez
(1)
Nancy
(3)
Dijon
(2)
Annecy
(3)(5)
Sochaux
(1)
Dijon
(2)
Red Star
(1)
Grenoble Foot 38
(3)
Metz
(1)
Nantes
(0)
Rodez
Goals Scored
0.86 / Match
+33%
Laval is +33% better in terms of goals scored
1.14 / Match
Dunkerque
(2)
Montpellier
(0)
Sochaux
(1)
Rodez
(2)
Nancy
(0)
Dijon
(1)
Annecy
(0)(1)
Sochaux
(2)
Dijon
(1)
Red Star
(0)
Grenoble Foot 38
(1)
Metz
(2)
Nantes
(1)
Rodez
Goals Conceded
0.86 / Match
+57%
Laval condeded +57% more goals than Pau
2 / Match
Dunkerque
(0)
Montpellier
(1)
Sochaux
(1)
Rodez
(2)
Nancy
(1)
Dijon
(0)
Annecy
(1)(1)
Sochaux
(3)
Dijon
(2)
Red Star
(3)
Grenoble Foot 38
(1)
Metz
(1)
Nantes
(3)
Rodez
Ligue 2 Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Saint-Étienne
|
7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 2.29 |
| 2 |
Red Star
|
7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 14 | 2 |
| 3 |
Reims
|
7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 1.86 |
| 4 |
Montpellier
|
7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 1.71 |
| 5 |
Metz
|
7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 1.43 |
| 6 |
Nancy
|
7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 1.43 |
| 7 |
Annecy
|
7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 1.43 |
| 8 |
Sochaux
|
7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 10 | 1.43 |
| 9 |
Dijon
|
7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 1.29 |
| 10 |
Pau
|
7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 1.14 |
| 11 |
Dunkerque
|
7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 8 | 1.14 |
| 12 |
Guingamp
|
7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 8 | 1.14 |
| 13 |
Grenoble Foot 38
|
7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 11 | -3 | 8 | 1.14 |
| 14 |
Rodez
|
7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 16 | -2 | 7 | 1 |
| 15 |
Nantes
|
7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 13 | -4 | 7 | 1 |
| 16 |
Clermont
|
7 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 6 | 0.86 |
| 17 |
Boulogne
|
7 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 5 | 0.71 |
| 18 |
Laval
|
7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 14 | -6 | 5 | 0.71 |
Odds
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