Caen 0-1 Laval – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Laval at 43% — recent form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Caen vs Laval encounter.
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Fixture Analysis
Caen welcome Laval to Stade Michel d'Ornano in Ligue 2 (matchday 26). Kick-off is Friday 7 March 2025 at 19:00 UK time.
Recent Form
Across their last 10 games, Caen have gone 1W 1D 8L — a 0.40 PPG return. Last five: L L L D W. They are averaging 0.50 goals per game and conceding 1.60 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings (10%). Both teams have scored in just 30% of their matches, indicating a tendency toward clean sheets or low-scoring outcomes.
At home, Caen have gone 2W 2D 6L in their last 10 home games (0.80 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.00 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game.
Looking at their last 10 matches, Laval stand at 4W 3D 3L — 1.50 PPG. Last five: D L L W L. Their scoring rate of 1.00 per game is modest, conceding 0.90 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings (30%).
Laval's away record over their last 10 away games: 4W 3D 3L (1.50 PPG). Away from home they average 1.20 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game.
Form points away from home here. Laval's 1.50 PPG return is 1.10 points per game ahead of Caen's 0.40 — the visitors are the form-based selection, and Double Chance is an alternative worth pricing if the outright looks tight.
H2H
The H2H picture is flat: the 5 H2H matches we hold have produced 1 wins for Caen, 3 for Laval and 1 draw. Form and model data should carry more weight here.
Goals have been at a premium in this fixture — just 1.8 per game across the 5 H2H matches we hold, giving Under 2.5 a clear head-to-head base rate. The most recent of those, on 6 Dec 2024, ended Caen 0–1 Laval — a Laval win.
With a balanced win record and just 1.8 goals per game, the H2H data points toward a tight, low-scoring contest — Under 2.5 is the stronger head-to-head angle regardless of which side wins.
In-Play Data
Caen trading profile (last 63 games, 32 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 66% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 90% of the time; of the 16 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 31%; BTTS occurs in 31% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 31% of games (home games); they fail to score in 30% of games.
Laval trading profile (last 63 games, 32 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 56% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 85% of the time; of the 19 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 37%; BTTS occurs in 38% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 41% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Caen 44% versus Laval 48%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Caen 48% | Laval 41%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Caen 0.90 xG and Laval 1.21 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: Caen attack 0.786 / defence 1.148 | Laval attack 0.995 / defence 0.928. League average goals — home 1.234 / away 1.061. Caen's attack rating of 0.786 is below the league average, which holds their xG down at 0.90. Data: built from Caen's last 63 games and Laval's last 63.
Result probabilities: Caen 27% | Draw 29% | Laval 43%. Fair-value odds: Caen 3.66 | Draw 3.41 | Laval 2.31. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome reaches 45%. The draw at 29% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 35% | BTTS Yes probability 42% | Total xG 2.11. Under 2.5 is the strongly backed market at 65% probability — total xG of 2.11 sits well below the 2.5 threshold. The model is projecting a tight, low-scoring match. BTTS No at 58% is only a slight lean — the model gives both sides a fair chance of scoring, so No isn't a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates Laval as the most likely outcome at 43% — marginal model lean. Recent form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 29% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Laval offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.11 combined xG gives a 65% probability to Under 2.5 — reasonable conviction, supported by the H2H data averaging 1.8 goals per game across 5 H2H matches.
Poisson assigns a 58% probability to BTTS No based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: Caen 40% (last 10 home games) | Laval 40% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Caen vs Laval | Competition: Ligue 2, matchday 26 | Venue: Stade Michel d'Ornano • Kick-off: Friday 7 March 2025 at 19:00 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: Caen 27% | Draw 29% | Laval 43% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 35% (Under 65%) | BTTS Yes 42% (No 58%) | xG Caen 0.90 / Laval 1.21 • Poisson strength factors: Caen attack 0.786 / def 1.148 | Laval attack 0.995 / def 0.928 | league avg home 1.234 / away 1.061 • Poisson stance: Laval (43%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
0.90
Caen xG
Expected Goals
1.21
Laval xG
42%
BTTS
62%
Over 1.5
35%
Over 2.5
16%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Caen vs Laval FAQs
What time does Caen vs Laval kick off?
Caen vs Laval kicked off at 19:00 UK time on Friday 7 March 2025 at Stade Michel d'Ornano.
What was the final score in Caen vs Laval?
Caen 0 - 1 Laval.
Where is Caen vs Laval being played?
The match is being played at Stade Michel d'Ornano.
What competition is Caen vs Laval part of?
Caen vs Laval is a Ligue 2 fixture (matchday 26) (France).
Who is favourite to win Caen vs Laval?
Our statistical model gives Caen a 27% chance of winning, Laval a 43% chance, and a 29% chance of a draw — making Laval the favourite.
Will both teams score in Caen vs Laval?
Our model estimates a 42% probability that both Caen and Laval will score, so it leans towards BTTS No (58%).
Will Caen vs Laval have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 35%, so it leans towards under 2.5 goals (65%).
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
The model rates Caen's attack at 0.79x the league average against Laval's defence at 0.93x — combine the two and it projects 0.90 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Laval's attack versus Caen's defence, projects 1.21 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from Caen's last 63 games and Laval's last 63 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 14.9% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-0 (13.8%), 0-1 (13.0%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 42% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Laval Win
27%
3.66
29%
3.41
43%
2.31
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
0 – 1
14.7%
Away win
Most likely
1 – 1
13.2%
Draw
0 – 0
12.1%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
0.90
Caen xG
Total xG
2.11
1.21
Laval xG
3.66
27%
Home win
3.41
29%
Draw
2.31
43%
Away win
Goals Markets
62%
Over 1.5
1.61
38%
Under 1.5
2.63
35%
Over 2.5
2.86
65%
Under 2.5
1.54
16%
Over 3.5
6.25
84%
Under 3.5
1.19
6%
Over 4.5
16.67
94%
Under 4.5
1.06
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
42%
BTTS Yes
2.40
58%
BTTS No
1.71
Clean Sheet
30%
3.36
41%
2.46
Win to Nil
8%
12.30
18%
5.67
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 12.1 | 14.7 | 8.9 | 3.6 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| 1 | 10.9 | 13.2 | 8.0 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 4.9 | 5.9 | 3.6 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Caen vs Laval Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Caen vs Laval?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.9%.
How many goals are Caen and Laval expected to score?
The model projects 0.90 expected goals for Caen and 1.21 for Laval, a combined total of 2.11.
How confident is the prediction model for Caen vs Laval?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 43%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Caen's recent record stands at 22W 11D 30L from 63 games, a 1.22 PPG return, with L-L-L-D-W in the last five.
Laval, meanwhile, have gone 25W 17D 21L across 63 games — 1.46 PPG, with D-L-L-W-L in their last five.
Form-wise this is close to level: Caen on 1.22 PPG, Laval on 1.46. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
At home specifically, Caen have managed 14W 6D 12L from their last 32 home games — 1.50 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Laval's away record stands at 14W 9D 9L across their last 32 away games, a 1.59 PPG haul.
The Goals Picture
Caen are averaging 1.16 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game recently; Laval are on 1.14 scored and 1.11 conceded.
Last 63 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Caen
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Laval
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Caen (Home) vs Laval (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
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Laval
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❓ Caen vs Laval Form FAQs
What form are Caen and Laval in coming into this match?
Caen have gone 22W 11D 30L in their last 63 games (1.22 PPG), while Laval have gone 25W 17D 21L in their last 63 (1.46 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Caen at home or Laval away?
Laval's away record (1.59 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Caen at home: 1.50 PPG; Laval away: 1.59 PPG.
Have Caen or Laval been keeping clean sheets recently?
Caen have kept a clean sheet in 29% of their recent games, Laval in 32%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The head-to-head numbers here are drawn from the 6 H2H matches in our data, going back to October 2022. All of them came in Ligue 2. The most recent in our data was on 7 March 2025, some 1 year back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Digging Into the Numbers
There's a clear recent trend here: Laval have taken the most recent 2 H2H results in our data.
The biggest gap in our H2H data came on 15 Oct 2022, when Laval won Laval 4-0 Caen.
Caen's record when hosting Laval specifically: 1W 1D 1L from 3 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 6 Meetings
1
Caen
1
Draws
4
Laval
Recent Meetings
❓ Caen vs Laval H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Caen and Laval?
Across the 6 head-to-head matches in our data, Caen have won 1, Laval have won 4, and 1 has been drawn.
When did Caen and Laval last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 7 March 2025: Caen 0-1 Laval.
Who has won more matches between Caen and Laval?
Laval 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
Caen are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 66% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 28% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 25% of those situations.
Laval see a goal before the break in 56% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 34% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 18% 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 17% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
Clean sheets have been more common than shared scoring for these two — Caen 31% BTTS, Laval 38%. That points toward BTTS No as the trading lean.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 31% (Caen) and 41% (Laval).
On the defensive side: Caen keep a clean sheet in 41% of their matches; Laval in 41%; Caen have failed to score in 31% of games; Laval in 34%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Caen home games / Laval away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Caen vs Laval Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Caen and Laval matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 31% of Caen's recent matches and 38% of Laval's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are Caen and Laval matches usually high-scoring?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 31% of Caen's recent games and 41% of Laval's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Caen and Laval matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 66% of Caen's recent matches and 56% of Laval's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Laval edge out Caen 0-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Laval beat Caen 0-1 at Stade Michel d'Ornano, Regular Season - 26, in the Ligue 2. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Caen 0.90 xG and Laval 1.21 xG, a combined 2.11. The scoreboard read 0-1 for 1 actual goal. Caen fell 0.9 short of their projected output. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Caen attack 0.79 / defence 1.15 against Laval attack 0.99 / defence 0.93, drawn from 63/63 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Caen 27% | Draw 29% | Laval 43%, with Laval to win its most likely call at 43%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 35%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 62% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 42% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 44% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Caen 48%, Laval 41%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 46%, which matched the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Caen's trading profile (63 games, 32 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 44% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 30% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Laval's trading profile (63 games, 32 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 48% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 32% of the time, and duly kept one.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Caen 1.22 PPG, Laval 1.46 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Laval win broke the near-deadlock. Caen (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.16 scoring average — below par going forward. Laval (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 0.97 average — tighter than their form line.
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 data earned its keep here, calling the bulk of the fixture correctly.
💡 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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