Laval 1-2 Estac Troyes – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Laval at 41% — neither recent form nor the head-to-head data gives a clear steer either way as Laval face Estac Troyes.
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Analysis & Preview
Estac Troyes travel to Stade Francis Le Basser to take on Laval in Ligue 2 (matchday 37). The game is scheduled for Friday 10 May 2024 at 20:45 UK time.
Form Guide
Laval — last 10 games: 2W 2D 6L, averaging 0.80 points per game. Last five: L L L W L. They are averaging 0.70 goals per game and conceding 1.70 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings (20%).
Laval at home: 1W 4D 5L from their last 10 home games — 0.70 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.00 goals scored and 1.80 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 80% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Across their last 10 games, Estac Troyes have recorded 1W 5D 4L — 0.80 PPG. Last five: L L D D D. Their scoring rate of 1.00 per game is modest, conceding 1.30 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings (30%). Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
Estac Troyes's away record over their last 10 away games: 1W 5D 4L (0.80 PPG). Away from home they average 0.40 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game. 4 clean sheets from their last 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road. Away from home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — a low rate that backs BTTS No when they travel.
The form figures are too closely matched to derive a directional pick: Laval 0.80 PPG, Estac Troyes 0.80 PPG. Look to other data sets to build the analysis.
H2H
The H2H picture is flat: the 1 H2H match we hold have produced 0 wins for Laval, 1 for Estac Troyes and 0 draws. Form and model data should carry more weight here. With only 1 H2H match to go on, treat this as a light input.
These two sides have produced goals at a healthy rate, averaging 4.0 per game across the 1 H2H match we hold. That scoring profile supports the Over 2.5 angle. The most recent of those, on 12 Aug 2023, ended Laval 1–3 Estac Troyes — a Estac Troyes win.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H signal is in the goals market — at 4.0 goals per game, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle from the head-to-head data.
In-Play Profile
Laval in-play tendencies (last 74 games, 37 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 68% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 81% of the time; of the 21 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 29%; BTTS occurs in 60% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 54% of games (home games).
Estac Troyes in-play tendencies (last 74 games, 37 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 68% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 65% of the time; of the 21 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 57%; BTTS occurs in 60% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 60% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 42%; they fail to score in 31% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Laval 49% versus Estac Troyes 65%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Laval 50% | Estac Troyes 57%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Laval 1.08 xG and Estac Troyes 0.82 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Laval attack 0.825 / defence 1.224 | Estac Troyes attack 0.584 / defence 1.064. League average goals — home 1.231 / away 1.146. Estac Troyes's attack rating of 0.584 is below the league average, which holds their xG down at 0.82. Laval's defence rating of 1.224 (above 1 = concedes more than average) is pushing Estac Troyes's projected output up. Data: built from Laval's last 74 games and Estac Troyes's last 36.
Result probabilities: Laval 41% | Draw 32% | Estac Troyes 27%. Fair-value odds: Laval 2.45 | Draw 3.09 | Estac Troyes 3.73. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome reaches 45%. The draw at 32% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 30% | BTTS Yes probability 37% | Total xG 1.90. Under 2.5 is the strongly backed market at 70% probability — total xG of 1.90 sits well below the 2.5 threshold. The model is projecting a tight, low-scoring match. BTTS No at 63% is only a slight lean — the model gives both sides a fair chance of scoring, so No isn't a clear standalone call.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, Laval are the pick at 41% — marginal model lean. With a 32% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Laval offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
On the goals line, Poisson's 1.90 combined xG gives a 70% probability to Under 2.5 — reasonable conviction, supported by recent form (Laval's last 10 home games and Estac Troyes's last 10 away games) averaging 2.2 goals per game.
Poisson assigns a 63% probability to BTTS No based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates are neutral — both teams scored in: Laval 80% (last 10 home games) | Estac Troyes 30% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Laval vs Estac Troyes | Competition: Ligue 2, matchday 37 | Venue: Stade Francis Le Basser • Kick-off: Friday 10 May 2024 at 20:45 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Laval 41% | Draw 32% | Estac Troyes 27% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 30% (Under 70%) | BTTS Yes 37% (No 63%) | xG Laval 1.08 / Estac Troyes 0.82 • Poisson strength factors: Laval attack 0.825 / def 1.224 | Estac Troyes attack 0.584 / def 1.064 | league avg home 1.231 / away 1.146 • Poisson stance: Laval (41%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.08
Laval xG
Expected Goals
0.82
Estac Troyes xG
37%
BTTS
57%
Over 1.5
30%
Over 2.5
12%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Laval vs Estac Troyes FAQs
What time does Laval vs Estac Troyes kick off?
Laval vs Estac Troyes kicked off at 20:45 UK time on Friday 10 May 2024 at Stade Francis Le Basser.
What was the final score in Laval vs Estac Troyes?
Laval 1 - 2 Estac Troyes.
Where is Laval vs Estac Troyes being played?
The match is being played at Stade Francis Le Basser.
What competition is Laval vs Estac Troyes part of?
Laval vs Estac Troyes is a Ligue 2 fixture (matchday 37) (France).
Who is favourite to win Laval vs Estac Troyes?
Our statistical model gives Laval a 41% chance of winning, Estac Troyes a 27% chance, and a 32% chance of a draw — making Laval the favourite.
Will both teams score in Laval vs Estac Troyes?
Our model estimates a 37% probability that both Laval and Estac Troyes will score, so it leans towards BTTS No (63%).
Will Laval vs Estac Troyes have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 30%, so it leans towards under 2.5 goals (70%).
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
The model rates Laval's attack at 0.82x the league average against Estac Troyes's defence at 1.06x — combine the two and it projects 1.08 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Estac Troyes's attack versus Laval's defence, projects 0.82 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from Laval's last 74 games and Estac Troyes's last 36 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 0-0 carries the highest individual probability at 16.7% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 1-1 (15.0%), 1-0 (14.5%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 46% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Laval Win
41%
2.45
32%
3.09
27%
3.73
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
16.2%
Home win
Most likely
0 – 0
15.0%
Draw
1 – 1
13.2%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.08
Laval xG
Total xG
1.90
0.82
Estac Troyes xG
2.45
41%
Home win
3.09
32%
Draw
3.73
27%
Away win
Goals Markets
57%
Over 1.5
1.75
43%
Under 1.5
2.33
30%
Over 2.5
3.33
70%
Under 2.5
1.43
12%
Over 3.5
8.33
88%
Under 3.5
1.14
4%
Over 4.5
25.00
96%
Under 4.5
1.04
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
37%
BTTS Yes
2.68
63%
BTTS No
1.60
Clean Sheet
44%
2.27
34%
2.94
Win to Nil
18%
5.56
9%
10.98
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 15.0 | 12.3 | 5.0 | 1.4 | 0.3 | – |
| 1 | 16.2 | 13.2 | 5.4 | 1.5 | 0.3 | – |
| 2 | 8.7 | 7.1 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 0.2 | – |
| 3 | 3.1 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Laval vs Estac Troyes Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Laval vs Estac Troyes?
Our Poisson model rates 0-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 16.7%.
How many goals are Laval and Estac Troyes expected to score?
The model projects 1.08 expected goals for Laval and 0.82 for Estac Troyes, a combined total of 1.90.
How confident is the prediction model for Laval vs Estac Troyes?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 41%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Laval come into this having played 74 games, going 28W 14D 32L for 1.32 points per game. Their last five reads L-L-L-W-L.
On the other side, Estac Troyes sit at 0.84 PPG from 74 outings (12W 26D 36L), a run that reads L-L-D-D-D across their last five.
Laval carry the stronger recent form of the two, 0.48 PPG clear of Estac Troyes — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
Home Ground vs the Road
Laval's home form reads 15W 7D 15L across their last 37 home games, a 1.41 PPG return.
Away from home, Estac Troyes have taken 0.62 points per game from their last 37 away games (4W 11D 22L).
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Laval come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
The Goals Picture
Laval are averaging 1.11 goals scored and 1.34 conceded per game recently; Estac Troyes are on 1.15 scored and 1.74 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Estac Troyes in 65%.
Last 74 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Laval
Current Season
Estac Troyes
Current Season
Laval (Home) vs Estac Troyes (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
Laval
Current Season
Estac Troyes
Current Season
❓ Laval vs Estac Troyes Form FAQs
What form are Laval and Estac Troyes in coming into this match?
Laval have gone 28W 14D 32L in their last 74 games (1.32 PPG), while Estac Troyes have gone 12W 26D 36L in their last 74 (0.84 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Laval at home or Estac Troyes away?
Laval's home record (1.41 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Laval at home: 1.41 PPG; Estac Troyes away: 0.62 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The head-to-head numbers here are drawn from the 6 H2H matches in our data, going back to August 2023. All of them came in Ligue 2. The most recent was on 2 May 2026, roughly 6 months ago.
Digging Into the Numbers
Estac Troyes have won each of the latest 2 H2H matches we hold, a run that gives them the edge coming in.
The biggest gap in our H2H data came on 2 May 2026, when Estac Troyes won Estac Troyes 4-0 Laval.
Laval's record when hosting Estac Troyes specifically: 1W 0D 2L from 3 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 6 Meetings
1
Laval
1
Draws
4
Estac Troyes
Recent Meetings
❓ Laval vs Estac Troyes H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Laval and Estac Troyes?
Across the 6 head-to-head matches in our data, Laval have won 1, Estac Troyes have won 4, and 1 has been drawn.
When did Laval and Estac Troyes last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 2 May 2026: Estac Troyes 4-0 Laval.
Who has won more matches between Laval and Estac Troyes?
Estac Troyes have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from the 6 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Laval are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 68% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 30% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 46% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 11% of those situations.
Estac Troyes are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 68% of their matches.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Laval 60%, Estac Troyes 60% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 54% (Laval) and 60% (Estac Troyes). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 16% and 46% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Estac Troyes in 38%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Laval home games / Estac Troyes away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Laval vs Estac Troyes Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Laval and Estac Troyes matches?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 60% of Laval's games and 60% of Estac Troyes's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Are Laval and Estac Troyes matches usually high-scoring?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 54% of Laval's matches and 60% of Estac Troyes's.
Do Laval and Estac Troyes matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 68% of Laval's recent matches and 68% of Estac Troyes's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as Estac Troyes defy the odds to beat Laval 1-2.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Estac Troyes beat Laval 1-2 at Stade Francis Le Basser, Regular Season - 37, in the Ligue 2. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Laval 1.08 xG and Estac Troyes 0.82 xG, a combined 1.90. The scoreboard read 1-2 for 3 actual goals. Estac Troyes outscored their 0.82 projection by 1.2. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Laval attack 0.82 / defence 1.22 against Estac Troyes attack 0.58 / defence 1.06, drawn from 74/36 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Laval 41% | Draw 32% | Estac Troyes 27%, with Laval to win its most likely call at 41%. The actual Estac Troyes win had been the model's second-ranked read at 27%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 30%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — against the model's lean. Over 1.5 had been 57% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 37% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 53% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Laval 50%, Estac Troyes 57%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 57%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Laval's trading profile (74 games, 37 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 49% of their matches — today it did.
Estac Troyes's trading profile (74 games, 37 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 65% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
On form, Laval arrived the stronger side — 1.32 PPG against 0.84. Form was overturned, with Estac Troyes winning despite arriving in poorer recent shape. Estac Troyes (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 1.03 average — above their attacking norm and conceded 1 against a 2.00 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 0 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss), form (miss). This one broke away from the data — most of the pre-match signals were overturned by how the ninety minutes actually played out.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.
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