Laval vs Grenoble Foot 38: match statistics
Statistical analysis points to a closely contested match between two teams in poor form. Laval have not won any of their last five home games and boast the worst home record in the league with a 54% loss rate and just 0.77 goals per match. Grenoble Foot 38 are in slightly better form with four draws in their last five matches, yet they have failed to score a single goal during this period, indicating serious offensive issues. Both teams have similar xG figures (1.34 vs 1.23) and low shooting efficiency, with their recent results showing a tendency for draws. Considering the poor form of both sides, the high percentages of failing to score (54% for Laval, 38% for Grenoble), and the defensive nature of the visitors' recent matches, the most likely scenario is a goalless or low-scoring draw.
Laval vs Grenoble Foot 38: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Laval played against Grenoble Foot 38 in Ligue 2 (France). The game was played on March 20, 2026. Final score: 3:2.
Recent form
Laval has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Grenoble Foot 38 has 0 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Laval scores 0.78 goals per game and allows 1.44. Grenoble Foot 38 scores 0.89 and allows 1.11. Games in this league average 2.44 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 44% of Laval's games and 52% of Grenoble Foot 38's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 37%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Grenoble Foot 38 has the higher season xG average, 1.25 to 1.12 per game. Laval takes 8.9 shots per game, while Grenoble Foot 38 takes 10.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Laval leads at halftime in 22% of its games and scores 0.33 goals per game after halftime. Grenoble Foot 38 leads at halftime in 22% and scores 0.52 after halftime.
When the teams score
Laval's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). For Grenoble Foot 38, it is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 2 games average 2.44 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
Statistical analysis points to a closely contested match between two teams in poor form. Laval have not won any of their last five home games and boast the worst home record in the league with a 54% loss rate and just 0.77 goals per match. Grenoble Foot 38 are in slightly better form with four draws in their last five matches, yet they have failed to score a single goal during this period, indicating serious offensive issues. Both teams have similar xG figures (1.34 vs 1.23) and low shooting efficiency, with their recent results showing a tendency for draws. Considering the poor form of both sides, the high percentages of failing to score (54% for Laval, 38% for Grenoble), and the defensive nature of the visitors' recent matches, the most likely scenario is a goalless or low-scoring draw.
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 | Grenoble Foot 38 | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.23 | 0.24 |
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.
Grenoble Foot 38 is 33% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Laval · 0.8 pts / game - Grenoble Foot 38
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.
Grenoble Foot 38 is 14% better for: goals scored per game.
0.78 goals / game - Laval · 0.89 goals / game - Grenoble Foot 38
Grenoble Foot 38 is 30% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.44 goals / game - Laval · 1.11 goals / game - Grenoble Foot 38
Laval scores in 52% of games (14 of 27 meczów), while Grenoble Foot 38 keeps a clean sheet in 30% (8 of 27 meczów).
Grenoble Foot 38 scores in 59% of games (16 of 27 meczów), while Laval keeps a clean sheet in 19% (5 of 27 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 - Grenoble Foot 38
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.
Grenoble Foot 38 is 10% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.11 pts / game - Laval · 1.22 pts / game - Grenoble Foot 38
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Laval - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 11%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Grenoble Foot 38 - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 22%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| 1 goal | 0% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 80% |
| No goal | 100% | 100% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
* 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 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* 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
Grenoble Foot 38
* 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 | Grenoble Foot 38 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.22 | 2.44 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 44% | 50% | ▲ 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 47% | ▼ 37% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 30% | • 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 65% | ▼ 48% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 70% | 72% | ▼ 67% |
^ 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
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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Laval's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Grenoble Foot 38. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Laval vs Grenoble Foot 38?
The Ligue 2 match finished Laval 3:2 Grenoble Foot 38. 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 Grenoble Foot 38?
Laval score 0.78 goals per game on average and Grenoble Foot 38 0.89. The Ligue 2 average is 2.44 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Laval's matches and 52% of Grenoble Foot 38's.
What form are Laval and Grenoble Foot 38 in?
Over the last 5 games Laval have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Grenoble Foot 38 0-4-1 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Laval vs Grenoble Foot 38?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.