Saint-Étienne vs Laval: match statistics
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Saint-Étienne vs Laval: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Saint-Étienne plays Laval in Ligue 2 (France). The game is scheduled for November 7, 2026. Venue: Stade Geoffroy-Guichard.
Recent form
Saint-Étienne has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Laval has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Saint-Étienne scores 2.09 goals per game and allows 1.00. Laval scores 1.27 and allows 1.91. Games in this league average 2.69 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 45% of Saint-Étienne's games and 73% of Laval's. The Over 2.5 rates are 73% and 64%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Saint-Étienne has the higher season xG average, 1.62 to 1.48 per game. Saint-Étienne takes 14.4 shots per game, while Laval takes 13.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Saint-Étienne leads at halftime in 55% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Laval leads at halftime in 9% and scores 0.91 after halftime.
When the teams score
Saint-Étienne's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (5 goals). For Laval, it is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 2 games average 2.69 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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) | 38% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.30 |
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 100% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Saint-Étienne · 1 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 65% better for: goals scored per game.
2.09 goals / game - Saint-Étienne · 1.27 goals / game - Laval
Saint-Étienne is 91% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Saint-Étienne · 1.91 goals / game - Laval
Saint-Étienne scores in 91% of games (10 of 11 games), while Laval keeps a clean sheet in 9% (1 of 11 games).
Laval scores in 82% of games (9 of 11 games), while Saint-Étienne keeps a clean sheet in 45% (5 of 11 games).
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 144% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2 pts / game - Saint-Étienne · 0.82 pts / game - Laval
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Saint-Étienne - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 55% of games and wins 73%. 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 9% of games and wins 18%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
* 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 16-30 (5 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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 | ▲ 3.09 | 2.69 | ▲ 3.18 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 45% | 58% | ▲ 73% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 73% | 48% | ▲ 64% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 45% | 25% | ▼ 9% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 82% | 66% | ▼ 64% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 82% | 80% | ▲ 91% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Saint-Étienne's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Laval. Games average 4.50 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
When do Saint-Étienne and Laval play?
Saint-Étienne face Laval on November 7, 2026 in Ligue 2 at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Saint-Étienne and Laval?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Saint-Étienne won 1, Laval won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Saint-Étienne vs Laval?
Saint-Étienne score 2.09 goals per game on average and Laval 1.27. The Ligue 2 average is 2.69 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Saint-Étienne's matches and 73% of Laval's.
What form are Saint-Étienne and Laval in?
Over the last 5 games Saint-Étienne have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Laval 1-2-2 (1.00 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.