Montpellier vs Laval: match statistics
Montpellier displays significantly better home form with a 46% home win rate and a positive goal difference (+5) as hosts. The home team dominates offensively, scoring an average of 1.54 goals per game at home with 12.92 shots per match. Laval has poor away form with only a 23% win rate on the road, conceding 1.31 goals on average while scoring just 0.85 goals per game. The visitors' recent form (0 wins in 5 matches, 0.8 PPG) confirms their struggles, whereas Montpellier has won 2 of their last 5 fixtures. Advantages in ball possession (52% vs 46%), shot quality (4.38 vs 2.54 shots on target per match), and a higher xG (1.41 vs 0.93) further support the hosts, although Laval's solid defense (31% clean sheets) might make the task somewhat difficult.
Montpellier vs Laval: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Montpellier played against Laval in Ligue 2 (France). The game was played on March 13, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Montpellier has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Laval has 0 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Montpellier scores 1.19 goals per game and allows 0.96. Laval scores 0.81 and allows 1.42. Games in this league average 2.45 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 38% of Montpellier's games and 46% of Laval's. The Over 2.5 rates are 27% and 35%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Montpellier has the higher season xG average, 1.28 to 1.13 per game. Montpellier takes 11.5 shots per game, while Laval takes 9.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Montpellier leads at halftime in 19% of its games and scores 0.77 goals per game after halftime. Laval leads at halftime in 23% and scores 0.35 after halftime.
When the teams score
Montpellier's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). For Laval, it is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 2 games average 2.45 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 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. 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
Montpellier displays significantly better home form with a 46% home win rate and a positive goal difference (+5) as hosts. The home team dominates offensively, scoring an average of 1.54 goals per game at home with 12.92 shots per match. Laval has poor away form with only a 23% win rate on the road, conceding 1.31 goals on average while scoring just 0.85 goals per game. The visitors' recent form (0 wins in 5 matches, 0.8 PPG) confirms their struggles, whereas Montpellier has won 2 of their last 5 fixtures. Advantages in ball possession (52% vs 46%), shot quality (4.38 vs 2.54 shots on target per match), and a higher xG (1.41 vs 0.93) further support the hosts, although Laval's solid defense (31% clean sheets) might make the task somewhat difficult.
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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
| Montpellier | Laval | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 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.
Montpellier is 75% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Montpellier · 0.8 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.
Montpellier is 47% better for: goals scored per game.
1.19 goals / game - Montpellier · 0.81 goals / game - Laval
Montpellier is 48% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.96 goals / game - Montpellier · 1.42 goals / game - Laval
Montpellier scores in 65% of games (17 of 26 meczów), while Laval keeps a clean sheet in 19% (5 of 26 meczów).
Laval scores in 54% of games (14 of 26 meczów), while Montpellier keeps a clean sheet in 31% (8 of 26 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 - Montpellier
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Montpellier - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 42%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Laval - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 23% of games and wins 12%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| 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% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -3 |
* 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 (10 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). 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
Montpellier
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
| Montpellier | Liga | Laval | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.15 | 2.45 | ▼ 2.23 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 38% | 50% | ▼ 46% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 27% | 47% | ▼ 35% |
| Clean sheets | • 31% | 30% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | • 65% | 64% | • 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 65% | 73% | ▼ 69% |
^ 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 Montpellier's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Laval. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Montpellier vs Laval?
The Ligue 2 match finished Montpellier 2:0 Laval. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Montpellier vs Laval?
Montpellier score 1.19 goals per game on average and Laval 0.81. The Ligue 2 average is 2.45 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 38% of Montpellier's matches and 46% of Laval's.
What form are Montpellier and Laval in?
Over the last 5 games Montpellier have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Laval 0-4-1 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Montpellier vs Laval?
The statistical background for Montpellier vs Laval — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.