Laval vs Bastia: match statistics
Laval holds the advantage as the host in this clash between two teams from the bottom of the table. Despite poor home form (0% home wins), Laval shows a better offense in the last five matches overall (2 wins) and a higher average xG in home games (1.38 vs 1.01 for Bastia away). Bastia displays dramatic inefficiency on the road with just 0.22 goals per match and failing to score in 89% of matches, making them the least dangerous attacking rival. Although both teams have a negative goal difference, xG statistics suggest Laval creates more chances at home than Bastia does away. A draw remains a realistic scenario due to the overall weakness of both teams, but home advantage and better form in recent weeks favor the hosts.
Laval vs Bastia: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Laval played against Bastia in Ligue 2 (France). The game was played on January 16, 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
Laval has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Bastia has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Laval scores 0.78 goals per game and allows 1.44. Bastia scores 0.50 and allows 1.22. Games in this league average 2.53 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 39% of Laval's games and 28% of Bastia's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 22%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Bastia has the higher season xG average, 1.18 to 1.12 per game. Laval takes 8.9 shots per game, while Bastia takes 10.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Laval leads at halftime in 17% of its games and scores 0.33 goals per game after halftime. Bastia leads at halftime in 22% and scores 0.17 after halftime.
When the teams score
Laval's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (4 goals). For Bastia, it is minutes 16-30 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 2 games average 2.53 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Laval holds the advantage as the host in this clash between two teams from the bottom of the table. Despite poor home form (0% home wins), Laval shows a better offense in the last five matches overall (2 wins) and a higher average xG in home games (1.38 vs 1.01 for Bastia away). Bastia displays dramatic inefficiency on the road with just 0.22 goals per match and failing to score in 89% of matches, making them the least dangerous attacking rival. Although both teams have a negative goal difference, xG statistics suggest Laval creates more chances at home than Bastia does away. A draw remains a realistic scenario due to the overall weakness of both teams, but home advantage and better form in recent weeks favor the hosts.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Laval | Bastia | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 27% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.23 | 0.17 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Bastia is 67% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Laval · 1 pts / game - Bastia
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Laval is 56% better for: goals scored per game.
0.78 goals / game - Laval · 0.5 goals / game - Bastia
Bastia is 18% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.44 goals / game - Laval · 1.22 goals / game - Bastia
Laval scores in 50% of games (9 of 18 meczów), while Bastia keeps a clean sheet in 33% (6 of 18 meczów).
Bastia scores in 39% of games (7 of 18 meczów), while Laval keeps a clean sheet in 22% (4 of 18 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Laval
Over / Under - Bastia
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Bastia is 13% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.94 pts / game - Laval · 1.06 pts / game - Bastia
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Laval - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 17%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Bastia - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 11%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (4 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Laval
Bastia
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Ligue 2).
Teams vs league
| Laval | Liga | Bastia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.22 | 2.53 | ▼ 1.72 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 39% | 52% | ▼ 28% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 48% | ▼ 22% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 22% | 28% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 69% | ▼ 61% |
| Goal after half-time | • 72% | 73% | ▼ 56% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Laval's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Bastia. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Laval vs Bastia?
The Ligue 2 match finished Laval 0:2 Bastia. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Laval vs Bastia?
Laval score 0.78 goals per game on average and Bastia 0.50. The Ligue 2 average is 2.53 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 39% of Laval's matches and 28% of Bastia's.
What form are Laval and Bastia in?
Over the last 5 games Laval have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Bastia 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Laval vs Bastia?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Laval vs Bastia: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.