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
Key match information
Laval play Bastia in Ligue 2 (France). The match date is 16 January 2026 at 20:00. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Laval: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Bastia: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Laval scores 0.88 and concedes 1.41 goals per match. Bastia scores 0.68 and concedes 1.15. League average: 2.53 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Laval 44%, Bastia 32%. Over 2.5: Laval 38%, Bastia 18%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Bastia has higher xG: 1.29 vs 1.13. Laval: 8.9 shots per match, Bastia: 11.5.
Match halves
Laval: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.41. Bastia: half-time lead 18%, second-half goals 0.26.
Goals by minute
Laval: 31-45+ (8 goals). Bastia: 31-45+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Ligue 2: 2.53 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 1-0-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
Match description
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.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Laval | Bastia | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.19 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Laval is 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Laval · 1.4 pts / match - 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 29% better for: goals scored per match.
0.88 goals / match - Laval · 0.68 goals / match - Bastia
Bastia is 23% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.41 goals / match - Laval · 1.15 goals / match - Bastia
Laval scores in 53% of matches (18 of 34 matches), while Bastia keeps a clean sheet in 35% (12 of 34 matches).
Bastia scores in 47% of matches (16 of 34 matches), while Laval keeps a clean sheet in 24% (8 of 34 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Laval
Over / Under — Bastia
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Laval is 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.21 pts / match - Laval · 0.97 pts / match - Bastia
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Laval - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 18%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Bastia - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 18% of matches and wins 15%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Laval
Bastia
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 2.29 | 2.53 | ▼ 1.82 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 44% | 52% | ▼ 32% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 38% | 47% | ▼ 18% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 24% | 30% | ▲ 35% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 65% | 67% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 73% | ▼ 53% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Laval 1 - 0 - 0 Bastia. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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 0.88 goals per game on average and Bastia 0.68. The Ligue 2 average is 2.53 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Laval's matches and 32% of Bastia's.
What form are Laval and Bastia in?
Over the last 5 games Laval have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Bastia 2-1-2 (1.40 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.