The Ligue 2 sees Saint Etienne take on Laval on Friday 6 November, kicking off at 20:00 (WAT) at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard. Saint Etienne are 1st with 28 points from 12 games (top of the table), while Laval sit 18th on 9 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 19 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Saint Etienne's last 5: LWWWW Most recently they lost to Guingamp 0–3 away. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 1.0 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Laval's last 5: WLDLW Most recently they beat Boulogne 1–0 at home. They average 1.3 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Saint Etienne arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.2 points a game against 1.3.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.1 goals: 2.4 for Saint Etienne and 0.8 for Laval. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 60% and both teams to score at 56%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Saint Etienne 71%, draw 21%, Laval 8%.
Both teams to score: yes (56%) at 1.80.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Saint Etienne to win – a 71% chance at odds of 1.36. Predicted score: Saint Etienne 2–0 Laval. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Saint Etienne71%fair 1.41 · @1.36
Draw21%fair 4.73 · @4.20
Laval8%fair 12.56 · @7.00
3.12Expected goals
2.36Saint Etienne xG
0.76Laval xG
56%Both score
60%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–012%
1–010%
3–010%
2–19%
1–18%
3–17%
From our goals model: Saint Etienne 2.4 – 0.8 Laval 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
Saint Etienne to win✓
71%
1.41
1.36
Double chance
Saint Etienne or draw✓
92%
1.09
1.07
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
56%
1.79
1.80
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
81%
1.23
1.17
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
60%
1.66
1.57
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
61%
1.63
1.53
Half-time result
Saint Etienne ahead at half-time✓
53%
1.88
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Saint Etienne / FT Saint Etienne✓
49%
2.03
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–0✓
12%
8.13
–
Form
Saint Etienne – last 6
LWWWWD
31 Oct
@ Guingamp
0–3
L
24 Oct
vs Nantes
1–0
W
17 Oct
@ RED Star FC 93
1–0
W
10 Oct
vs Rodez
2–0
W
2 Oct
vs FC Sion
5–1
W
19 Sep
@ Metz
2–2
D
1.8Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Laval – last 6
WLDLWD
30 Oct
vs Boulogne
1–0
W
23 Oct
@ Nancy
0–1
L
16 Oct
vs Clermont Foot
3–3
D
9 Oct
@ PAU
2–3
L
2 Oct
vs Rennes
1–0
W
18 Sep
vs Sochaux
1–1
D
1.3Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Saint Etienne and Laval.
What is the prediction for Saint Etienne vs Laval?
Our pick is Saint Etienne to win with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Saint Etienne vs Laval?
On our numbers Saint Etienne have a 71% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Laval 8%.
How many goals will there be in Saint Etienne vs Laval?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 60% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Saint Etienne vs Laval?
Our predicted score is Saint Etienne 2–0 Laval, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is Saint Etienne vs Laval?
Saint Etienne vs Laval (Ligue 2) kicks off on Friday 6 November 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard.
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.
