Ligue 2· Kick-off : Saturday, November 7, 2026, 19:00 (UK time)
Saint Etienne vs Laval: 2-0 result and AI prediction review
Review: prediction vs result
Final score: Saint Etienne 2-0 Laval. The 1X2 prediction came good: victory for Saint Etienne was the model's favourite outcome (73%). The exact score 2-0 was the most likely scoreline in our grid (15.0%). On goals, the model did not expect both teams to score (39%): correct; it pointed to over 2.5 goals (51%): missed.
Match analysis
Saint Etienne vs Laval was played on Saturday, November 7, 2026 (Ligue 2, matchday 12). Venue: Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint Etienne. Before kick-off, our model gave Saint Etienne a 73% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Laval 9%. The most likely correct score is 2-0 (15.0%), ahead of 1-0 (14.1%) and 3-0 (10.6%).
Over their last 5 matches, Saint Etienne have 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat, scoring 9 and conceding 4. Over their last 5 matches, Laval have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats, scoring 7 and conceding 7. Recent momentum is clearly with Saint Etienne. On average Saint Etienne score 1.80 and concede 0.80 goals per game; Laval score 1.40 and concede 1.40. In the table, Saint Etienne sit 1st with 25 points from 11 games, Laval 18th with 9 points from 11. 17 places separate the two sides. Over their recent games, Saint Etienne have averaged 1.19 xG (expected goals) per match, against 1.14 for Laval.
In the last 2 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 1 win for Saint Etienne, 0 for Laval and 1 draw. The most recent ended Saint Etienne 2-1 Laval (Feb 21, 2026). In double chance terms, "Saint Etienne or draw" stands at 91%, "Laval or draw" at 27% and "no draw" at 82%.
In short : Saint Etienne are favourites for this Saint Etienne v Laval, with a 73% win probability from our model. On recent form, Saint Etienne are in good shape (4 wins in 5) while Laval have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in 5. Our model's most likely scoreline: 2-0.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
Most likely correct scores
Scores shown as Saint Etienne – Laval. 2-0 is the single most likely scoreline (15.0%); the 5 scores below add up to 57% of all outcomes, which is why an exact score remains hard to call.
| Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| Saint Etienne 2-0 Laval | 15.0% |
| Saint Etienne 1-0 Laval | 14.1% |
| Saint Etienne 3-0 Laval | 10.6% |
| Saint Etienne 2-1 Laval | 8.8% |
| Saint Etienne 1-1 Laval | 8.3% |
Goals: both teams to score, over/under
The model expects 2.71 goals in total (2.12 for Saint Etienne, 0.59 for Laval): over 2.5 goals has a 51% probability and both teams to score 39%. Saint Etienne keep a clean sheet in 55% of scenarios, Laval in 12%.
| Probability | |
|---|---|
| Saint Etienne expected goals | 2.12 |
| Laval expected goals | 0.59 |
| Both teams to score | 39% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 75% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 51% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 29% |
| Saint Etienne clean sheet | 55% |
| Laval clean sheet | 12% |
Recent form
Latest matches in all competitions, at the time of the prediction.
Saint Etienne
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2026 | Guingamp · Ligue 2 | 0-3 | L |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Nantes · Ligue 2 | 1-0 | W |
| Oct 17, 2026 | RED Star FC 93 · Ligue 2 | 1-0 | W |
| Oct 10, 2026 | Rodez · Ligue 2 | 2-0 | W |
| Oct 2, 2026 | FC Sion · Club Friendlies | 5-1 | W |
Laval
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | Boulogne · Ligue 2 | 1-0 | W |
| Oct 23, 2026 | Nancy · Ligue 2 | 0-1 | L |
| Oct 16, 2026 | Clermont Foot · Ligue 2 | 3-3 | D |
| Oct 9, 2026 | PAU · Ligue 2 | 2-3 | L |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Rennes · Club Friendlies | 1-0 | W |
Standings before the match
| Pos. | Points | Played | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Etienne | 1 | 25 | 11 |
| Laval | 18 | 9 | 11 |
Head-to-head
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2026 | Saint Etienne 2-1 Laval | Ligue 2 |
| Aug 9, 2025 | Laval 3-3 Saint Etienne | Ligue 2 |
Out and doubtful
Saint Etienne
No absences reported.
Laval
No absences reported.
Most regular starters
Saint Etienne
Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).
- J. Breum5/5
- M. Bernauer5/5
- A. Boakye4/5
- K. Pedro4/5
- T. Ballo4/5
- A. Csongvai3/5
- B. Old3/5
- I. Cardona3/5
- J. Ferreira3/5
- J. Le Cardinal3/5
- S. Nair3/5
Laval
Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).
- E. Mouton5/5
- M. Hautbois5/5
- M. Houdayer5/5
- S. Sanna5/5
- S. Bane4/5
- A. Lo3/5
- C. Gourichy3/5
- E. Clavreul3/5
- L. Samb3/5
- T. Bouriaud3/5
- T. Dago3/5
Other matches in this competition
- Dijon 1-0 RED Star FC 93Nov 6, 2026
- Nancy 1-0 SochauxNov 6, 2026
- Grenoble 3-2 ReimsNov 6, 2026
- Boulogne 3-0 AnnecyNov 6, 2026
- Dunkerque 3-0 GuingampNov 6, 2026
- Montpellier 2-3 MetzNov 6, 2026
- Clermont Foot 1-0 RodezNov 7, 2026
- PAU 0-2 NantesNov 7, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the Saint Etienne vs Laval prediction?
Before the match, our AI gave Saint Etienne a 73% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Laval 9%. Saint Etienne are therefore favourites. Final score: 2-0.
What is the most likely correct score for Saint Etienne vs Laval?
2-0 (15.0%), followed by 1-0 (14.1%), 3-0 (10.6%), 2-1 (8.8%) and 1-1 (8.3%).
Will both teams score in Saint Etienne vs Laval?
The probability that both Saint Etienne and Laval score is 39%. Saint Etienne have a 55% chance of keeping a clean sheet, Laval 12%.
How many goals should we expect in Saint Etienne vs Laval?
The model expects 2.71 goals (2.12 for Saint Etienne, 0.59 for Laval). Probabilities: over 1.5 goals 75%, over 2.5 goals 51%, over 3.5 goals 29%.
When and where is Saint Etienne vs Laval played?
Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 19:00 (UK time), Ligue 2, matchday 12. Venue: Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint Etienne.
What form are Saint Etienne and Laval in?
Saint Etienne: 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (9 scored, 4 conceded). Laval: 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (7 scored, 7 conceded).
What is the head-to-head record between Saint Etienne and Laval?
In the last 2 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 1 win for Saint Etienne, 0 for Laval and 1 draw. The most recent ended Saint Etienne 2-1 Laval (Feb 21, 2026).
What was the Saint Etienne vs Laval result, and was the prediction right?
Final score: Saint Etienne 2-0 Laval. The 1X2 prediction came good: victory for Saint Etienne was the model's favourite outcome (73%). The exact score 2-0 was the most likely scoreline in our grid (15.0%). On goals, the model did not expect both teams to score (39%): correct; it pointed to over 2.5 goals (51%): missed.
How is the Saint Etienne vs Laval prediction calculated?
The model estimates each team's expected goals (2.12 for Saint Etienne, 0.59 for Laval) from recent form, xG and standings, then applies a Poisson distribution: every possible score gets a probability, from which the 1X2, correct score, both teams to score and total goals are derived. Every figure is calculated, none is made up.
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