Saint-Étienne vs Laval: match statistics
Saint-Étienne holds third place in the table and is in very solid home form, having won 55% of their home matches with an impressive goal difference of +11 at their own stadium. The team scores an average of 2.18 goals per home game, failing to score in just 9% of their home fixtures. Laval is in 17th position and has serious issues in away matches – only a 25% win rate, a concerning 42% of games without scoring, and a negative goal difference of -5. The visitors' recent form is alarming, with just 0.6 points per match in their last five outings, while Saint-Étienne averages 1.8 points. The xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.54 vs 0.94), confirming their qualitative superiority and offensive efficiency.
Saint-Étienne vs Laval: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Saint-Étienne played against Laval in Ligue 2 (France). The game was played on February 21, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Saint-Étienne has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Laval has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Saint-Étienne scores 1.70 goals per game and allows 1.22. Laval scores 0.74 and allows 1.39. Games in this league average 2.47 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 48% of Saint-Étienne's games and 39% of Laval's. The Over 2.5 rates are 57% and 30%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Saint-Étienne has the higher season xG average, 1.48 to 1.09 per game. Saint-Étienne takes 13.0 shots per game, while Laval takes 8.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Saint-Étienne leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 0.78 goals per game after halftime. Laval leads at halftime in 17% and scores 0.35 after halftime.
When the teams score
Saint-Étienne's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). For Laval, it is minutes 16-30 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 2 games average 2.47 goals. Both teams score in 51% 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 6.00 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
Saint-Étienne holds third place in the table and is in very solid home form, having won 55% of their home matches with an impressive goal difference of +11 at their own stadium. The team scores an average of 2.18 goals per home game, failing to score in just 9% of their home fixtures. Laval is in 17th position and has serious issues in away matches – only a 25% win rate, a concerning 42% of games without scoring, and a negative goal difference of -5. The visitors' recent form is alarming, with just 0.6 points per match in their last five outings, while Saint-Étienne averages 1.8 points. The xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.54 vs 0.94), confirming their qualitative superiority and offensive efficiency.
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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
| Saint-Étienne | Laval | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 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.
Saint-Étienne is 200% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Saint-Étienne · 0.6 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.
Saint-Étienne is 130% better for: goals scored per game.
1.7 goals / game - Saint-Étienne · 0.74 goals / game - Laval
Saint-Étienne is 14% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.22 goals / game - Saint-Étienne · 1.39 goals / game - Laval
Saint-Étienne scores in 78% of games (18 of 23 meczów), while Laval keeps a clean sheet in 22% (5 of 23 meczów).
Laval scores in 48% of games (11 of 23 meczów), while Saint-Étienne keeps a clean sheet in 35% (8 of 23 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 - Saint-Étienne
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.
Saint-Étienne is 48% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.48 pts / game - Saint-Étienne · 1 pts / game - Laval
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Saint-Étienne - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 52%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 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 17% of games and wins 13%. 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 | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -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 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (5 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
Saint-Étienne
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
| Saint-Étienne | Liga | Laval | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.91 | 2.47 | ▼ 2.13 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 48% | 51% | ▼ 39% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 57% | 47% | ▼ 30% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 35% | 29% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 70% | 64% | ▼ 61% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 87% | 73% | ▼ 70% |
^ 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 Saint-Étienne's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Laval. Games average 6.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Saint-Étienne vs Laval?
The Ligue 2 match finished Saint-Étienne 2:1 Laval. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Saint-Étienne vs Laval?
Saint-Étienne score 1.70 goals per game on average and Laval 0.74. The Ligue 2 average is 2.47 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Saint-Étienne's matches and 39% of Laval's.
What form are Saint-Étienne and Laval in?
Over the last 5 games Saint-Étienne have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Laval 0-3-2 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Saint-Étienne vs Laval?
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.