Le Mans vs Laval: match statistics
Le Mans are in significantly better form and league position (3rd place) compared to Laval (17th place). The hosts boast an impressive home record with a 55% win rate and as high as 73% clean sheets, demonstrating defensive solidity. Laval struggle in away matches with only 27% wins, 45% of matches without scoring a goal, and a negative goal difference (-5). xG statistics also favor Le Mans (1.35 xG For vs 0.94 xG For Laval away), suggesting higher efficiency in creating chances. The form from the last five matches confirms the hosts' advantage (1.6 PPG vs 0.8 PPG), making a Le Mans victory the most likely outcome. A draw remains possible due to the visitors' defensive approach, as they keep clean sheets in 36% of their away matches.
Le Mans vs Laval: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Le Mans played against Laval in Ligue 2 (France). The game was played on February 7, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Le Mans has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Laval has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, with 0.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Le Mans scores 1.24 goals per game and allows 0.86. Laval scores 0.67 and allows 1.38. Games in this league average 2.44 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 48% of Le Mans's games and 33% of Laval's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 29%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Le Mans has the higher season xG average, 1.24 to 1.10 per game. Le Mans takes 10.6 shots per game, while Laval takes 8.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Le Mans leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Laval leads at halftime in 14% and scores 0.29 after halftime.
When the teams score
Le Mans's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For Laval, it is minutes 16-30 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 2 games average 2.44 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 46% 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
Le Mans are in significantly better form and league position (3rd place) compared to Laval (17th place). The hosts boast an impressive home record with a 55% win rate and as high as 73% clean sheets, demonstrating defensive solidity. Laval struggle in away matches with only 27% wins, 45% of matches without scoring a goal, and a negative goal difference (-5). xG statistics also favor Le Mans (1.35 xG For vs 0.94 xG For Laval away), suggesting higher efficiency in creating chances. The form from the last five matches confirms the hosts' advantage (1.6 PPG vs 0.8 PPG), making a Le Mans victory the most likely outcome. A draw remains possible due to the visitors' defensive approach, as they keep clean sheets in 36% of their away matches.
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
| Le Mans | Laval | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.22 |
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.
Le Mans is 1000% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Le Mans · 0.2 pts / game - Laval
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.
Le Mans is 85% better for: goals scored per game.
1.24 goals / game - Le Mans · 0.67 goals / game - Laval
Le Mans is 60% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.86 goals / game - Le Mans · 1.38 goals / game - Laval
Le Mans scores in 81% of games (17 of 21 meczów), while Laval keeps a clean sheet in 24% (5 of 21 meczów).
Laval scores in 43% of games (9 of 21 meczów), while Le Mans keeps a clean sheet in 43% (9 of 21 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 - Le Mans
Over / Under - Laval
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.
Le Mans is 80% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.62 pts / game - Le Mans · 0.9 pts / game - Laval
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Le Mans - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 48%. 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.
Laval - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 14%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -5 |
* 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 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
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.
* 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
Le Mans
Laval
* 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
| Le Mans | Liga | Laval | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.10 | 2.44 | ▼ 2.05 |
| Both teams scored | • 48% | 49% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 46% | ▼ 29% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 43% | 30% | ▼ 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 48% | 66% | ▼ 62% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 73% | ▼ 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
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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Le Mans's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Laval. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Le Mans vs Laval?
The Ligue 2 match finished Le Mans 1:1 Laval. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Le Mans vs Laval?
Le Mans score 1.24 goals per game on average and Laval 0.67. The Ligue 2 average is 2.44 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Le Mans's matches and 33% of Laval's.
What form are Le Mans and Laval in?
Over the last 5 games Le Mans have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Laval 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Le Mans vs Laval?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Le Mans vs Laval: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.