Laval 2-1 Rodez – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Laval at 40% — the head-to-head data provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Laval vs Rodez encounter.
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Analysis
Rodez make the trip to Stade Francis Le Basser to face Laval in Ligue 2 (matchday 31). The match kicks off on Friday 18 April 2025 at 20:00 UK time.
Form
Laval (all games): 3W 1D 6L across their last 10 — 1.00 PPG. Last five: W W L L L. They are averaging 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.50 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings (30%). Both teams have scored in just 30% of their matches, indicating a tendency toward clean sheets or low-scoring outcomes.
Laval's home record over their last 10 home games: 4W 2D 4L (1.40 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.20 goals scored and 0.90 conceded per game. 4 home clean sheets from their last 10 home games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground.
Rodez have collected 1.30 PPG across their last 10 games: 3W 4D 3L. Last five: W D D W D. They are scoring at 1.80 per game and conceding 1.30. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings (20%). Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
Rodez's away record over their last 10 away games: 1W 6D 3L (0.90 PPG). They are averaging 1.80 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. Both teams have scored in 80% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
Both sides are running at similar form levels — 1.00 PPG for Laval against 1.30 for Rodez. There is no clear form edge to exploit here; other signals need to take the lead.
Head-to-Head
The head-to-head record in our data favours Laval, who have won 4 of the 5 H2H matches we hold against Rodez — Rodez have 1 win, with 0 draws.
The 5 H2H matches in our data averaged 2.6 goals per game — a neutral rate that gives no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent of those, on 24 Sep 2024, ended Laval 3–1 Rodez — a Laval win.
The head-to-head data gives Laval an edge — 4 wins from 5 H2H matches is worth weighing, particularly if the form picture is inconclusive.
Trading & In-Play
Laval — key trading statistics (last 68 games, 33 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 61% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 85% of the time; of the 21 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 33%; BTTS occurs in 58% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 46% of games (home games).
Rodez — key trading statistics (last 68 games, 33 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 88% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 86% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 57% of those occasions; of the 23 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 44%; of the 23 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 44%; BTTS occurs in 67% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 61% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 37%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Laval 47% versus Rodez 66%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Laval 43% | Rodez 60%). There is an in-play dynamic worth noting: Laval surrender their half-time lead 33% of the time, while Rodez have come from behind at the break to draw or win in 44% of cases — a combination that makes laying the hosts at HT a potential angle.
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Laval 1.43 xG and Rodez 1.29 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 0.936 / defence 0.974 | Rodez attack 1.215 / defence 1.086. League average goals — home 1.406 / away 1.088. Rodez have an above-average attack rating of 1.215, which lifts their away xG to 1.29. Data: built from Laval's last 68 games and Rodez's last 68.
Result probabilities: Laval 40% | Draw 26% | Rodez 34%. Fair-value odds: Laval 2.47 | Draw 3.90 | Rodez 2.95. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome reaches 45%. The draw at 26% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 51% | BTTS Yes probability 55% | Total xG 2.72. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 51%/49% — the total xG of 2.72 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS Yes at 55% is only a slight lean — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, Laval are the pick at 40% — marginal model lean. The head-to-head data (Laval 4 wins from 5 H2H matches) corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 26% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Laval if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 34% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.72 combined xG gives a 51% probability to Over 2.5 — reasonable conviction, supported by recent form (Laval's last 10 home games and Rodez's last 10 away games) averaging 2.9 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 55%. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: Laval 40% (last 10 home games) | Rodez 80% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Laval vs Rodez | Competition: Ligue 2, matchday 31 | Venue: Stade Francis Le Basser • Kick-off: Friday 18 April 2025 at 20:00 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 40% | Draw 26% | Rodez 34% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 51% (Under 49%) | BTTS Yes 55% (No 45%) | xG Laval 1.43 / Rodez 1.29 • Poisson strength factors: Laval attack 0.936 / def 0.974 | Rodez attack 1.215 / def 1.086 | league avg home 1.406 / away 1.088 • Poisson stance: Laval (40%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.43
Laval xG
Expected Goals
1.29
Rodez xG
55%
BTTS
75%
Over 1.5
51%
Over 2.5
29%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Laval vs Rodez FAQs
What time does Laval vs Rodez kick off?
Laval vs Rodez kicked off at 20:00 UK time on Friday 18 April 2025 at Stade Francis Le Basser.
What was the final score in Laval vs Rodez?
Laval 2 - 1 Rodez.
Where is Laval vs Rodez being played?
The match is being played at Stade Francis Le Basser.
What competition is Laval vs Rodez part of?
Laval vs Rodez is a Ligue 2 fixture (matchday 31) (France).
Who is favourite to win Laval vs Rodez?
Our statistical model gives Laval a 40% chance of winning, Rodez a 34% chance, and a 26% chance of a draw — making Laval the favourite.
Will both teams score in Laval vs Rodez?
Our model estimates a 55% probability that both Laval and Rodez will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will Laval vs Rodez have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 51%, so it leans towards over 2.5 goals.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
The model rates Laval's attack at 0.94x the league average against Rodez's defence at 1.09x — combine the two and it projects 1.43 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Rodez's attack (1.22x) against Laval's defence (0.97x) — and the away total comes out at 1.29.
These ratings are built from Laval's last 68 games and Rodez's last 68 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 13.7% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 2-1 (8.7%), 0-0 (8.2%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 31% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Laval Win
40%
2.47
26%
3.90
34%
2.95
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.2%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
9.4%
Home win
2 – 1
8.7%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.43
Laval xG
Total xG
2.72
1.29
Rodez xG
2.47
40%
Home win
3.90
26%
Draw
2.95
34%
Away win
Goals Markets
75%
Over 1.5
1.33
25%
Under 1.5
4.00
51%
Over 2.5
1.96
49%
Under 2.5
2.04
29%
Over 3.5
3.45
71%
Under 3.5
1.41
14%
Over 4.5
7.14
86%
Under 4.5
1.16
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
55%
BTTS Yes
1.82
45%
BTTS No
2.22
Clean Sheet
28%
3.62
24%
4.18
Win to Nil
11%
8.95
8%
12.33
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6.6 | 8.5 | 5.5 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 9.4 | 12.2 | 7.8 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| 2 | 6.8 | 8.7 | 5.6 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 3.2 | 4.1 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Laval vs Rodez Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Laval vs Rodez?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.7%.
How many goals are Laval and Rodez expected to score?
The model projects 1.43 expected goals for Laval and 1.29 for Rodez, a combined total of 2.72.
How confident is the prediction model for Laval vs Rodez?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 40%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Across their last 68 outings, Laval have picked up 1.44 PPG on a 27W 17D 24L record — W-W-L-L-L across the most recent five.
Rodez's form line: 24W 21D 23L from 68 games, 1.37 PPG, last five W-D-D-W-D.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.44 PPG for Laval against 1.37 for Rodez. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
Home & Away Splits
On home soil, Laval have posted 1.33 PPG from their last 33 home games (12W 8D 13L).
On the road, Rodez have gone 9W 11D 13L from their last 33 away games — 1.15 PPG when travelling.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Laval are averaging 1.16 goals scored and 1.16 conceded per game recently; Rodez are on 1.63 scored and 1.47 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Rodez in 66%.
Last 68 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Laval
Current Season
Rodez
Current Season
Laval (Home) vs Rodez (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
Laval
Current Season
Rodez
Current Season
❓ Laval vs Rodez Form FAQs
What form are Laval and Rodez in coming into this match?
Laval have gone 27W 17D 24L in their last 68 games (1.44 PPG), while Rodez have gone 24W 21D 23L in their last 68 (1.37 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Laval at home or Rodez away?
Laval's home record (1.33 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Laval at home: 1.33 PPG; Rodez away: 1.15 PPG.
Have Laval or Rodez been keeping clean sheets recently?
Laval have kept a clean sheet in 32% of their recent games, Rodez in 19%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
We have 9 H2H matches between these sides on record, dating back to January 2023 — enough to show some patterns. All of them came in Ligue 2. The most recent was on 8 August 2026, roughly 3 months ago.
Records & Recent Trends
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Laval have gone 3W 1D 0L from the 4 H2H matches in our data played on their own ground against Rodez — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 9 Meetings
5
Laval
2
Draws
2
Rodez
Recent Meetings
❓ Laval vs Rodez H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Laval and Rodez?
Across the 9 head-to-head matches in our data, Laval have won 5, Rodez have won 2, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Laval and Rodez last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 8 August 2026: Rodez 3-1 Laval.
Who has won more matches between Laval and Rodez?
Laval have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from the 9 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Laval are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 61% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 27% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 56% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
Rodez are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 88% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 39% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 38% 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 33% of those situations.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Laval 58%, Rodez 67% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 46% (Laval) and 61% (Rodez).
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Laval home games / Rodez away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Laval vs Rodez Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Laval and Rodez matches?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 58% of Laval's games and 67% of Rodez's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Are Laval and Rodez matches usually high-scoring?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 46% of Laval's recent games and 61% of Rodez's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Laval and Rodez matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 61% of Laval's recent matches and 88% of Rodez's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Laval edge out Rodez 2-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Laval beat Rodez 2-1 at Stade Francis Le Basser, Regular Season - 31, in the Ligue 2. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Laval 1.43 xG and Rodez 1.29 xG, a combined 2.72. The scoreboard read 2-1 for 3 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Laval attack 0.94 / defence 0.97 against Rodez attack 1.22 / defence 1.09, drawn from 68/68 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Laval 40% | Draw 26% | Rodez 34%, with Laval to win its most likely call at 40%. That is exactly how it finished — the model's leading outcome was vindicated.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 51%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — a call the model got right. Over 1.5 had been 75% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 55% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 51% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Laval 43%, Rodez 60%), 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 (68 games, 33 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 47% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 32% of the time, and conceded here.
Rodez's trading profile (68 games, 33 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 66% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Laval 1.44 PPG, Rodez 1.37 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Laval win broke the near-deadlock. Laval (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 1.15 average — above their attacking norm.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). The numbers read this fixture well — the outcome largely followed the script the data laid out beforehand.
💡 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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