France · Ligue 2 · Matchweek 118:45
RodezLLLLD

3 – 1

Saturday, 8 August 2026

LavalLDLLL

Stade Paul-Lignon · Referee Eddy Rosier, France · Analysis updated 22:29 UTC

Rodez vs Laval Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 2.48 expected goals for Rodez and 1.71 for Laval, a combined total of 4.19. That distribution gives Rodez the largest share of the 1X2 market at 55%, with the draw at 19%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 79% for over 2.5 goals and 75% for both teams to score, with 2–1 the single most likely scoreline at 8%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 55% 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

Rodez win

54.8% probability

Low confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

2.48 – 1.71

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.

  • Rodez home form

    7 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 Rodez to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 55%, against 55% / 19% / 26% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 2.48 goals for Rodez and 1.71 for Laval, a combined 4.19 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Rodez win55%
Draw19%
Laval win26%

Double chance 1X

74%

Double chance 12

81%

Double chance X2

45%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals92%
Over 2.5 goals79%
Over 3.5 goals60%
Both teams to score75%

Correct score

  • 2–18.0%
  • 2–26.8%
  • 3–16.6%
  • 1–16.4%
  • 3–25.6%

Recent form

Rodez

  • 2026-10-10T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Saint Etienne · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-10-03T13:00:00.000Z · H vs Inter Club d'Escaldes · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-18T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Nancy · 3-4 (L)
  • 2026-09-11T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Grenoble · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-09-05T12:00:00.000Z · A vs Metz · 1-4 (L)

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.

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Saint Etienne86111319
2RED Star FC 938521317
3Montpellier8431315
4Reims8350614
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 Rodez win, at 54.8%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 75% and over 2.5 goals at 79%.

A 55% 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.