Stade Saint Symphorien · Referee Gael Angoula, France · Analysis updated 14:58 UTC
Metz vs Laval Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 2.22 expected goals for Metz and 1.21 for Laval, a combined total of 3.43. That distribution gives Metz the largest share of the 1X2 market at 60%, with the draw at 20%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 67% for over 2.5 goals and 63% for both teams to score, with 2–1 the single most likely scoreline at 10%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 60% 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
Metz win
60.2% probability
Expected goals
2.22 – 1.21
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.
Metz home form
8 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.
Laval away threat
Scored in 5 of their last 5 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Metz to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 60%, against 60% / 20% / 20% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 2.22 goals for Metz and 1.21 for Laval, a combined 3.43 — an open game on paper.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
80%
Double chance 12
80%
Double chance X2
40%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 2–19.7%
- 1–18.7%
- 2–08.0%
- 1–07.2%
- 3–17.1%
Recent form
Metz
- 2026-09-19T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Saint Etienne · 2-2 (D)
- 2026-09-14T18:45:00.000Z · A vs RED Star FC 93 · 0-1 (L)
- 2026-09-05T12:00:00.000Z · H vs Rodez · 4-1 (W)
- 2026-08-29T12:00:00.000Z · A vs Annecy · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-08-22T12:00:00.000Z · H vs Laval · 1-1 (D)
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)
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.
Ligue 2 table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Etienne | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 19 |
| 2 | RED Star FC 93 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 17 |
| 3 | Montpellier | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 15 |
| 4 | Reims | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 14 |
| 5 | Nancy | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 13 |
| 6 | Annecy | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 13 |
| 7 | Dijon | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 12 |
| 8 | PAU | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 11 |
| 9 | Sochaux | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | -1 | 11 |
| 10 | Metz | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| 11 | Guingamp | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -3 | 8 |
| 12 | Dunkerque | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -3 | 8 |
| 13 | Nantes | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 8 |
| 14 | Grenoble | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -5 | 8 |
| 15 | Rodez | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 7 |
| 16 | Boulogne | 8 | 0 | 6 | 2 | -2 | 6 |
| 17 | Clermont Foot | 8 | 0 | 6 | 2 | -3 | 6 |
| 18 | Laval | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -7 | 5 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Metz win, at 60.2%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–1.
It puts both teams scoring at 63% and over 2.5 goals at 67%.
A 60% 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.