Laval vs Grenoble Foot 38: match statistics
Statistical analysis points to a closely contested match between two teams in poor form. Laval have not won any of their last five home games and boast the worst home record in the league with a 54% loss rate and just 0.77 goals per match. Grenoble Foot 38 are in slightly better form with four draws in their last five matches, yet they have failed to score a single goal during this period, indicating serious offensive issues. Both teams have similar xG figures (1.34 vs 1.23) and low shooting efficiency, with their recent results showing a tendency for draws. Considering the poor form of both sides, the high percentages of failing to score (54% for Laval, 38% for Grenoble), and the defensive nature of the visitors' recent matches, the most likely scenario is a goalless or low-scoring draw.
Laval vs Grenoble Foot 38: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Laval played Grenoble Foot 38 in Ligue 2 (France). The match was played on 20 March 2026. Final score: 3:2.
Current form
Laval: 0-3-2, 0.60 points/match. Grenoble Foot 38: 0-4-1, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Laval scores 0.78 and concedes 1.44 goals per match. Grenoble Foot 38 scores 0.89 and concedes 1.11. League average: 2.44 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Laval 44%, Grenoble Foot 38 52%. Over 2.5: Laval 33%, Grenoble Foot 38 37%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Grenoble Foot 38 has higher xG: 1.25 vs 1.12. Laval: 8.9 shots per match, Grenoble Foot 38: 10.5.
Match halves
Laval: half-time lead 22%, second-half goals 0.33. Grenoble Foot 38: half-time lead 22%, second-half goals 0.52.
Goals by minute
Laval: 31-45+ (6 goals). Grenoble Foot 38: 76-90+ (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Ligue 2: 2.44 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
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
Statistical analysis points to a closely contested match between two teams in poor form. Laval have not won any of their last five home games and boast the worst home record in the league with a 54% loss rate and just 0.77 goals per match. Grenoble Foot 38 are in slightly better form with four draws in their last five matches, yet they have failed to score a single goal during this period, indicating serious offensive issues. Both teams have similar xG figures (1.34 vs 1.23) and low shooting efficiency, with their recent results showing a tendency for draws. Considering the poor form of both sides, the high percentages of failing to score (54% for Laval, 38% for Grenoble), and the defensive nature of the visitors' recent matches, the most likely scenario is a goalless or low-scoring draw.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Laval | Grenoble Foot 38 | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.23 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Grenoble Foot 38 is 33% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Laval · 0.8 pts / match - Grenoble Foot 38
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.
Grenoble Foot 38 is 14% better for: goals scored per match.
0.78 goals / match - Laval · 0.89 goals / match - Grenoble Foot 38
Grenoble Foot 38 is 30% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.44 goals / match - Laval · 1.11 goals / match - Grenoble Foot 38
Laval scores in 52% of matches (14 of 27 matches), while Grenoble Foot 38 keeps a clean sheet in 30% (8 of 27 matches).
Grenoble Foot 38 scores in 59% of matches (16 of 27 matches), while Laval keeps a clean sheet in 19% (5 of 27 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Laval
Over / Under - Grenoble Foot 38
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Grenoble Foot 38 is 10% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.11 pts / match - Laval · 1.22 pts / match - Grenoble Foot 38
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Laval - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 22% of matches and wins 11%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Grenoble Foot 38 - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 22% of matches and wins 22%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| 1 goal | 0% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 80% |
| No goal | 100% | 100% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Laval
Grenoble Foot 38
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Ligue 2).
Teams vs league
| Laval | Liga | Grenoble Foot 38 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.22 | 2.44 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 44% | 50% | ▲ 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 47% | ▼ 37% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 30% | • 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 65% | ▼ 48% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 70% | 72% | ▼ 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
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
Previous meeting: Laval 0 - 1 - 0 Grenoble Foot 38. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Laval vs Grenoble Foot 38?
The Ligue 2 match finished Laval 3:2 Grenoble Foot 38. 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 Grenoble Foot 38?
Laval score 0.78 goals per game on average and Grenoble Foot 38 0.89. The Ligue 2 average is 2.44 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Laval's matches and 52% of Grenoble Foot 38's.
What form are Laval and Grenoble Foot 38 in?
Over the last 5 games Laval have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Grenoble Foot 38 0-4-1 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Laval vs Grenoble Foot 38?
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.