France · Ligue 2 · Matchweek 718:00
LavalLDLLL

1 – 1

Friday, 18 September 2026

SochauxDDWDD

Stade Francis-Le Basser · Referee Benoît Millot, France · Analysis updated 23:28 UTC

Laval vs Sochaux Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.05 expected goals for Laval and 1.14 for Sochaux, a combined total of 2.19. That distribution gives Sochaux the largest share of the 1X2 market at 38%, with the draw at 29%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 38% for over 2.5 goals and 44% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 13%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 38% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Draw/Away

66.7% probability

Moderate confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

1.05 – 1.14

Model version

poisson-v2

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Laval home form

    7 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Sochaux to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 38%, against 33% / 29% / 38% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.05 goals for Laval and 1.14 for Sochaux, a combined 2.19 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.

  • Goals markets

    Over 2.5 goals lands at 38% and both teams to score at 44%, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 13%.

Match result (1X2)

Laval win33%
Draw29%
Sochaux win38%

Double chance 1X

63%

Double chance 12

71%

Double chance X2

67%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals64%
Over 2.5 goals38%
Over 3.5 goals18%
Both teams to score44%

Correct score

  • 1–113.4%
  • 0–112.7%
  • 1–011.8%
  • 0–011.2%
  • 1–27.6%

Recent form

Laval

  • 2026-10-09T18:00:00.000Z · A vs PAU · 2-3 (L)
  • 2026-10-02T17:00:00.000Z · H vs Rennes · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-18T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Sochaux · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-11T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Dijon · 2-3 (L)
  • 2026-09-04T18:00:00.000Z · H vs RED Star FC 93 · 1-2 (L)

Sochaux

    Head-to-head

    Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

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    5Nancy8413213
    6Annecy8413113
    7PAU8323111
    8Sochaux8251-111
    9Metz7241310
    10Dijon723209
    11Guingamp8224-38
    12Dunkerque8224-38
    13Nantes8224-48
    14Grenoble8224-58
    15Rodez8215-47
    16Boulogne8062-26
    17Clermont Foot8062-36
    18Laval8125-75

    Prediction conclusion

    The model's leading selection is Draw/Away, at 66.7%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

    It puts both teams scoring at 44% and over 2.5 goals at 38%.

    A 67% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

    Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.