France - Ligue 2Data current as of September 11, 2026

Laval vs Pau: match statistics

Laval crest
Laval
0 : 1half-time 0:1
Pau crest
Pau
120%(3.10)
X30%(3.10)
250%(2.10)

Pau clearly surpasses Laval in terms of offensive efficiency and overall form. The hosts occupy a distant 17th place in the table, having won only 3 matches this season with zero home wins (0% efficiency), recording just 0.56 goals per match in home games. Laval has an alarming record of 67% home losses and a staggering 67% of matches without scoring at their own stadium. Conversely, Pau presents much better away disposition: 33% wins, 1.44 goals per match away, and only 11% of matches without scoring. Higher xG values (1.47 vs 1.28), better shot conversion (11% vs 6%), and an advantage in possession (52% vs 48%) additionally speak in favor of the visitors. Despite slightly weaker recent form (1 PPG in the last 5 matches), Pau should exploit the hosts' dramatic weakness and take the full set of points.

Laval vs Pau: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Laval played against Pau in Ligue 2 (France). The game was played on January 30, 2026. Final score: 0:1.

Recent form

Laval has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.20 points per game. Pau has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.

Scoring records

Laval scores 0.70 goals per game and allows 1.40. Pau scores 1.45 and allows 1.65. Games in this league average 2.51 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 35% of Laval's games and 60% of Pau's. The Over 2.5 rates are 30% and 65%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Pau has the higher season xG average, 1.52 to 1.09 per game. Laval takes 8.7 shots per game, while Pau takes 13.9.

First-half and second-half trends

Laval leads at halftime in 15% of its games and scores 0.30 goals per game after halftime. Pau leads at halftime in 35% and scores 0.55 after halftime.

When the teams score

Laval's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (4 goals). For Pau, it is minutes 31-45+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Ligue 2 games average 2.51 goals. Both teams score in 51% 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 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 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

Pau clearly surpasses Laval in terms of offensive efficiency and overall form. The hosts occupy a distant 17th place in the table, having won only 3 matches this season with zero home wins (0% efficiency), recording just 0.56 goals per match in home games. Laval has an alarming record of 67% home losses and a staggering 67% of matches without scoring at their own stadium. Conversely, Pau presents much better away disposition: 33% wins, 1.44 goals per match away, and only 11% of matches without scoring. Higher xG values (1.47 vs 1.28), better shot conversion (11% vs 6%), and an advantage in possession (52% vs 48%) additionally speak in favor of the visitors. Despite slightly weaker recent form (1 PPG in the last 5 matches), Pau should exploit the hosts' dramatic weakness and take the full set of points.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

0 : 1
First half
0 : 0
Second half

Game stats

58Possession (%)42
LavalPau
9Shots6
LavalPau
1Shots on target2
LavalPau
1.16xG0.72
LavalPau
8Corners2
LavalPau
71Dangerous attacks26
LavalPau
14Fouls22
LavalPau
2Cards1
LavalPau

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

0.7Goals scored / game1.45
LavalPau
1.4Goals allowed / game1.65
LavalPau
47%Average possession52%
LavalPau
3.2Shots on target / game4.25
LavalPau

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

8.7Shots per game13.95
LavalPau
3.2Shots on target4.25
LavalPau
8%Shot conversion10.4%
LavalPau
47%Possession52%
LavalPau
1.09xG for1.52
LavalPau
1.36xG against1.17
LavalPau

Shooting quality

Laval: BalancedPau: Balanced
LavalPau
Accuracy (shots on target)37%30%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.130.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.220.34

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Pau is 400% better for: last-5 form.

0.2 pts / game - Laval · 1 pts / game - Pau

Laval
LLLLD
No win in the last 5 games
Season result split
15% W35% D50% L
Season (W-D-L)
3-7-10
0.80 pts / game · goal difference -14
Last 5 (W-D-L)
0-1-4
0.20 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
0-3-6
Last 5 at home
0-1-4
LDLLL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 0.4Goals conceded: 2.4xG: 0.71Opponent xG: 1.32BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 60%
Pau
WLDLD
Season result split
35% W35% D30% L
Season (W-D-L)
7-7-6
1.40 pts / game · goal difference -4
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-2-2
1.00 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
3-4-2
Last 5 away
1-2-2
DLDWL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.6Goals conceded: 2.0xG: 1.78Opponent xG: 1.15BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 80%

Goalshow 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.

Pau is 107% better for: goals scored per game.

0.7 goals / game - Laval · 1.45 goals / game - Pau

Laval is 18% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.4 goals / game - Laval · 1.65 goals / game - Pau

Laval scoring profile: mixed

Laval scores in 45% of games (9 of 20 meczów), while Pau keeps a clean sheet in 25% (5 of 20 meczów).

Pau scoring profile: very strong

Pau scores in 85% of games (17 of 20 meczów), while Laval keeps a clean sheet in 25% (5 of 20 meczów).

14Goals scored (season)29
LavalPau
28Goals conceded (season)33
LavalPau
2.1Average goals per game3.1
LavalPau
2Goals scored (last 5)8
LavalPau
12Goals conceded (last 5)10
LavalPau

How often they score at least...

45%1 goal85%
LavalPau
20%2 goals45%
LavalPau
5%3 goals15%
LavalPau
0%4 goals0%
LavalPau

How often they concede at least...

75%1 goal75%
LavalPau
35%2 goals50%
LavalPau
20%3 goals25%
LavalPau
10%4 goals5%
LavalPau

* 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

10%BTTS at half-time25%
LavalPau
5%BTTS in both halves5%
LavalPau
10%Scored in both halves30%
LavalPau

BTTS and goal count

20%Min. 3 goals and BTTS45%
LavalPau
10%Min. 3 goals without BTTS20%
LavalPau
40%BTTS - last 580%
LavalPau

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.

1st half

60%Min. 1 goal before half-time90%
LavalPau
30%Min. 2 goals before half-time60%
LavalPau
10%Min. 3 goals before half-time35%
LavalPau

2nd half

70%Min. 1 goal after half-time80%
LavalPau
25%Min. 2 goals after half-time30%
LavalPau
5%Min. 3 goals after half-time5%
LavalPau

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Pau is 32% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

0.95 pts / game - Laval · 1.25 pts / game - Pau

Laval - half-time state
15% leading50% draw35% trailing
Pau - half-time state
35% leading20% draw45% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

0.95Points per game (1st half)1.25
LavalPau
0.4Goals scored (1st half)0.9
LavalPau
0.65Goals conceded (1st half)1.05
LavalPau
1.05Average goals (1st half)1.95
LavalPau
55%Clean sheet before half-time45%
LavalPau
75%No goal before half-time40%
LavalPau

After half-time (2nd half)

0.85Points per game (2nd half)1.3
LavalPau
0.3Goals scored (2nd half)0.55
LavalPau
0.75Goals conceded (2nd half)0.6
LavalPau
1.05Average goals (2nd half)1.15
LavalPau
45%Clean sheet after half-time50%
LavalPau
70%No goal after half-time45%
LavalPau

Laval - second-half results

15% W40% D45% L
19
Half-time points
8
Half-time goals
-5
Goal difference (1st half)
17
Second-half points
-9
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.95
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 15% of games and wins 15%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.1

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Pau - second-half results

30% W40% D30% L
25
Half-time points
18
Half-time goals
-3
Goal difference (1st half)
26
Second-half points
-1
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.25
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.5

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Laval - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.600.20
Goals scored / game0.20.2
Goals allowed / game1.01.4
Average goals per game1.21.6
1 goal60%80%
2 goals40%40%
3 goals20%20%
Clean sheet40%20%
No goal80%80%
Goal difference-4-6
Half-time: 0% leading - 60% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 20% draw - 80% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 1
Pau - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.400.80
Goals scored / game0.80.8
Goals allowed / game1.01.0
Average goals per game1.81.8
1 goal100%80%
2 goals40%80%
3 goals20%20%
Clean sheet40%20%
No goal40%20%
Goal difference-1-1
Half-time: 40% leading - 20% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 80% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 4

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Laval
ScoredConceded
1
0
0-15
4
7
16-30
3
6
31-45
3
6
46-60
0
3
61-75
3
6
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (4 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.

Pau
ScoredConceded
5
7
0-15
6
9
16-30
7
5
31-45
5
3
46-60
1
2
61-75
5
7
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.60
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.2 : 1.4
Estimated goal split
home : away
104%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
48%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-62%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
38%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
8%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 13 matches
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Laval

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.27
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.43
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+4.0 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.39
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.04
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
53%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
118%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.60
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.1
Late goals
21% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 7% come in the first quarter-hour.
21%

Pau

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.35
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.55
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+1.9 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.07
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.48
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
122%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
126%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.40
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.3
Late goals
17% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 17% come in the first quarter-hour.
17%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Ligue 2).

Teams vs league

LavalLigaPau
Average goals per game 2.102.51 3.10
Both teams scored 35%51% 60%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 30%48% 65%
Clean sheets 25%29% 25%
Goal before half-time 60%66% 90%
Goal after half-time 70%75% 80%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.51
Average goals per game
51%
Both teams scored
48%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
29%
Clean sheets
1.31
Home goals / game
1.19
Away goals / game
+10%
Home attack advantage
+9%
Home defensive advantage
+6%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
66%
1 goal
32%
2 goals
14%
3 goals
3%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
75%
1 goal
37%
2 goals
18%
3 goals
4%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. LavalYellow cardSam Sanna
  2. PauYellow cardJean Ruiz
  3. LavalSubstitutionOn: Malik TchokountéOff: Eros Maddy
  4. PauSubstitutionOn: Omar SissokoOff: Giovani Versini
  5. PauSubstitutionOn: Ousmane KantéOff: Anthony Briançon
  6. LavalYellow cardMamadou Samassa

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.

Azzedine SouifiMatches officiated: 15
4.07Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 240%Home wins20%Draws40%Away wins

Head-to-head

Record from Laval's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Pau. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.

Pau FC
1 : 0
Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC

FAQ

What was the result of Laval vs Pau?

The Ligue 2 match finished Laval 0:1 Pau. 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 Pau?

Laval score 0.70 goals per game on average and Pau 1.45. The Ligue 2 average is 2.51 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 35% of Laval's matches and 60% of Pau's.

What form are Laval and Pau in?

Over the last 5 games Laval have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Pau 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Laval vs Pau?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Laval vs Pau: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.