Value bet: Sochaux to win @ 3.25 – our chance 38% vs 31% implied by the price (edge +22%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultSochaux to win ✗38% · @3.25
Double chanceEither team to win ✗75% · @1.36
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓52% · @1.83
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓81% · fair 1.24
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗12% · fair 8.40
Laval vs Sochaux preview and prediction
The match
The Ligue 2 sees Laval take on Sochaux on Friday 18 September, kicking off at 19:00 (WAT) at Stade Francis-Le Basser. Laval are 18th with 9 points from 12 games (in the bottom three), while Sochaux sit 16th on 11 points (in the bottom three). Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Laval's last 5: LLLDW Most recently they lost to Dijon 2–3 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 2.2 conceded.
Sochaux's last 5: WDDWD Most recently they beat Nantes 1–0 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.5 per game. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Sochaux arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 0.7.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.3 goals: 1.1 for Laval and 1.1 for Sochaux. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 39%, both teams to score at 52%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Laval 37%, draw 25%, Sochaux 38%.
Both teams to score: yes (52%) at 1.83.
Value angle: Sochaux to win at 3.25 – 38% on our numbers against 31% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 52% chance at odds of 1.83. Predicted score: Laval 1–1 Sochaux. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Laval37%fair 2.70 · @2.20
Draw25%fair 3.95 · @3.00
Sochaux38%fair 2.66 · @3.25
2.25Expected goals
1.12Laval xG
1.13Sochaux xG
52%Both score
39%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
0–112%
1–012%
0–011%
1–28%
2–17%
From our goals model: Laval 1.1 – 1.1 Sochaux expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Sochaux to win✗
38%
2.66
3.25 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✗
75%
1.34
1.36
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
52%
1.94
1.83
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
66%
1.52
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
61%
1.64
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
81%
1.24
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
47%
2.14
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Sochaux / FT Sochaux✗
20%
4.95
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–1✗
12%
8.40
–
Form
Laval – last 6
LLLDWL
11 Sep
@ Dijon
2–3
L
4 Sep
vs RED Star FC 93
1–2
L
28 Aug
vs Grenoble
0–3
L
22 Aug
@ Metz
1–1
D
14 Aug
vs Nantes
2–1
W
8 Aug
@ Rodez
1–3
L
1.2Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Sochaux – last 6
WDDWDL
12 Sep
vs Nantes
1–0
W
4 Sep
@ PAU
1–1
D
28 Aug
@ Clermont Foot
0–0
D
21 Aug
vs Guingamp
1–0
W
14 Aug
@ RED Star FC 93
0–0
D
8 Aug
vs Saint Etienne
0–3
L
0.5Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
17%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Laval and Sochaux.
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 52% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.83.
Who will win Laval vs Sochaux?
On our numbers Laval have a 37% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Sochaux 38%.
How many goals will there be in Laval vs Sochaux?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 39% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Laval vs Sochaux?
Our predicted score is Laval 1–1 Sochaux, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is Laval vs Sochaux?
Laval vs Sochaux (Ligue 2) kicks off on Friday 18 September 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Stade Francis-Le Basser.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
