France - Ligue 2Data current as of 11 September 2026

Laval vs Nancy: match statistics

Laval crest
Laval
1 : 1half-time 1:0
Nancy crest
Nancy
130%(2.55)
X40%(3.10)
230%(2.70)

Laval is showing very poor home form with a 0% win rate and a staggering 64% loss rate at their own stadium, failing to win any of their last 5 matches overall. Nancy holds a better away record with 25% wins and a more effective offense (1.0 goals per match vs 0.64 for Laval), yet they also display instability with 50% losses on the road. Both teams are characterized by weak defenses—Laval concedes an average of 1.55 goals at home, while Nancy allows 1.5 away. xG statistics are balanced (1.25 vs 1.02), suggesting similar offensive potential. Considering the hosts' poor form, but also the guests' instability and the balanced metrics, a draw is the most probable outcome, though neither side can be ruled out of the fight for victory.

Laval vs Nancy: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

Laval played Nancy in Ligue 2 (France). The match was played on 27 February 2026. Final score: 1:1.

Current form

Laval: 0-3-2, 0.60 points/match. Nancy: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.

Goal statistics

Laval scores 0.75 and concedes 1.42 goals per match. Nancy scores 0.88 and concedes 1.33. League average: 2.47 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Laval 42%, Nancy 42%. Over 2.5: Laval 33%, Nancy 50%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 47%.

xG, shots and style

Nancy has higher xG: 1.24 vs 1.08. Laval: 8.6 shots per match, Nancy: 11.5.

Match halves

Laval: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 0.33. Nancy: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.38.

Goals by minute

Laval: 16-30 (5 goals). Nancy: 16-30 (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

Ligue 2: 2.47 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 47%.

Head-to-head

Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.

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

Laval is showing very poor home form with a 0% win rate and a staggering 64% loss rate at their own stadium, failing to win any of their last 5 matches overall. Nancy holds a better away record with 25% wins and a more effective offense (1.0 goals per match vs 0.64 for Laval), yet they also display instability with 50% losses on the road. Both teams are characterized by weak defenses—Laval concedes an average of 1.55 goals at home, while Nancy allows 1.5 away. xG statistics are balanced (1.25 vs 1.02), suggesting similar offensive potential. Considering the hosts' poor form, but also the guests' instability and the balanced metrics, a draw is the most probable outcome, though neither side can be ruled out of the fight for victory.

View the statistical overview

Half-by-half

1 : 0
1st half
0 : 1
2nd half

Match statistics

49Possession (%)51
LavalNancy
8Shots15
LavalNancy
5Shots on target5
LavalNancy
1.25xG1.78
LavalNancy
2Corners10
LavalNancy
54Dangerous attacks67
LavalNancy
17Fouls16
LavalNancy
2Cards1
LavalNancy

Pre-match profilewhat 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.

0.75Goals scored / match0.88
LavalNancy
1.42Goals conceded / match1.33
LavalNancy
47%Average possession43%
LavalNancy
3.04Shots on target / match3.04
LavalNancy

Team statswho is more efficient?

Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.

8.58Shots per match11.46
LavalNancy
3.04Shots on target3.04
LavalNancy
8.7%Shot conversion7.6%
LavalNancy
47%Possession43%
LavalNancy
1.08xG for1.24
LavalNancy
1.36xG against1.37
LavalNancy

Shooting quality

Laval: BalancedNancy: Balanced
LavalNancy
Accuracy (shots on target)35%27%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.130.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.250.29

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.

Nancy is 67% better for: last-5 form.

0.6 pts / match - Laval · 1 pts / match - Nancy

Laval
DLDDL
No win in the last 5 matches
Season result split
13% W38% D50% L
Season (W-D-L)
3-9-12
0.75 pts / match · goal difference -16
Last 5 (W-D-L)
0-3-2
0.60 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
0-4-7
Last 5 at home
0-1-4
LLLLD
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 0.8Goals conceded: 1.2xG: 1.01Opponent xG: 1.28BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 40%
Nancy
LDWLD
Season result split
29% W21% D50% L
Season (W-D-L)
7-5-12
1.08 pts / match · goal difference -11
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-2-2
1.00 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
3-3-6
Last 5 away
1-1-3
LLWDL
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 0.8Goals conceded: 1.2xG: 1.27Opponent xG: 1.32BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 60%

Goalshow 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.

Nancy is 17% better for: goals scored per match.

0.75 goals / match - Laval · 0.88 goals / match - Nancy

Nancy is 7% better for: goals conceded per match.

1.42 goals / match - Laval · 1.33 goals / match - Nancy

Laval scoring profile: strong

Laval scores in 50% of matches (12 of 24 matches), while Nancy keeps a clean sheet in 25% (6 of 24 matches).

Nancy scoring profile: strong

Nancy scores in 54% of matches (13 of 24 matches), while Laval keeps a clean sheet in 21% (5 of 24 matches).

18Goals scored (season)21
LavalNancy
34Goals conceded (season)32
LavalNancy
2.17Average goals in match2.21
LavalNancy
4Goals scored (last 5)4
LavalNancy
6Goals conceded (last 5)6
LavalNancy

How often they score at least...

50%1 goal54%
LavalNancy
21%2 goals29%
LavalNancy
4%3 goals4%
LavalNancy
0%4 goals0%
LavalNancy

How often they concede at least...

79%1 goal75%
LavalNancy
38%2 goals38%
LavalNancy
17%3 goals17%
LavalNancy
8%4 goals4%
LavalNancy

* 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

13%BTTS at half-time21%
LavalNancy
4%BTTS in both halves0%
LavalNancy
13%Scored in both halves17%
LavalNancy

BTTS and goal count

25%Min. 3 goals and BTTS42%
LavalNancy
8%Min. 3 goals without BTTS8%
LavalNancy
60%BTTS - last 560%
LavalNancy

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.

1st half

63%Min. 1 goal before half-time63%
LavalNancy
29%Min. 2 goals before half-time29%
LavalNancy
13%Min. 3 goals before half-time8%
LavalNancy

2nd half

67%Min. 1 goal after half-time71%
LavalNancy
29%Min. 2 goals after half-time29%
LavalNancy
8%Min. 3 goals after half-time17%
LavalNancy

Match halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Nancy is 30% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

0.96 pts / match - Laval · 1.25 pts / match - Nancy

Laval - half-time state
17% leading46% draw38% trailing
Nancy - half-time state
25% leading50% draw25% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

0.96Points per match (1st half)1.25
LavalNancy
0.42Goals scored (1st half)0.5
LavalNancy
0.67Goals conceded (1st half)0.5
LavalNancy
1.08Average goals (1st half)1
LavalNancy
54%Clean sheet before half-time54%
LavalNancy
71%No goal before half-time63%
LavalNancy

After half-time (2nd half)

0.83Points per match (2nd half)0.92
LavalNancy
0.33Goals scored (2nd half)0.38
LavalNancy
0.75Goals conceded (2nd half)0.83
LavalNancy
1.08Average goals (2nd half)1.21
LavalNancy
46%Clean sheet after half-time46%
LavalNancy
67%No goal after half-time67%
LavalNancy

Laval - second-half results

13% W46% D42% L
23
Half-time points
10
Half-time goals
-6
Goal difference (1st half)
20
Second-half points
-10
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.96
PPG before half-time
Lead holding76%

Leads at half-time in 17% of matches and wins 13%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.

Defence after half-time+0.1

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Nancy - second-half results

17% W42% D42% L
30
Half-time points
12
Half-time goals
0
Goal difference (1st half)
22
Second-half points
-11
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.25
PPG before half-time
Lead holding116%

Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 29%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.3

Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

Laval - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.000.80
Goals scored / match0.40.4
Goals conceded / match0.60.6
Average goals in match1.01.0
1 goal60%40%
2 goals20%40%
3 goals20%20%
Clean sheet60%60%
No goal60%60%
Goal difference-1-1
Half-time: 20% leading - 40% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 80% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 2
Nancy - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match0.601.20
Goals scored / match0.20.6
Goals conceded / match0.60.6
Average goals in match0.81.2
1 goal60%60%
2 goals20%40%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet40%60%
No goal80%40%
Goal difference-20
Half-time: 0% leading - 60% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 60% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 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 minutewhen do goals arrive?

Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.

Laval
ScoredConceded
1
1
0-15
5
7
16-30
4
8
31-45
4
6
46-60
1
6
61-75
3
6
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.

Nancy
ScoredConceded
4
3
0-15
5
6
16-30
3
3
31-45
4
7
46-60
1
5
61-75
4
8
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.

Match profile

2.19
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
1.0 : 1.1
Estimated goal split
home : away
89%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
42%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-9%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
27%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
23%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 4 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

Laval

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.28
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.39
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+2.2 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.33
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
-0.06
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
59%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
118%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-0.15
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.1
Late goals
17% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 6% come in the first quarter-hour.
17%

Nancy

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.13
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.32
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+4.3 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.36
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.04
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
73%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
105%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-0.08
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.1
Late goals
19% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 19% come in the first quarter-hour.
19%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Ligue 2).

Teams vs league

LavalLigaNancy
Average goals in match 2.172.47 2.21
Both teams scored 42%51% 42%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 33%47% 50%
Clean sheets 21%29% 25%
Goal before half-time 63%65% 63%
Goal after half-time 67%73% 71%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.47
Average goals per match
51%
Both teams scored
47%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
29%
Clean sheets
1.27
Home goals / match
1.20
Away goals / match
+6%
Home attack advantage
+6%
Home defence advantage
+5%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
65%
1 goal
32%
2 goals
13%
3 goals
4%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
73%
1 goal
37%
2 goals
18%
3 goals
4%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. NancyYellow cardWalid Bouabdelli
  2. LavalYellow cardWilliam Benard
  3. LavalYellow cardMattéo Commaret
  4. NancySubstitutionOn: Jimmy Evans OghenerukweOff: Adrian Dabasse
  5. LavalSubstitutionOn: Eros MaddyOff: Dylan Mbayo
  6. LavalSubstitutionOn: Malik TchokountéOff: Malik Sellouki
  7. LavalSubstitutionOn: Ethan ClavreulOff: Mamadou Camara

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.

Faouzi BenchabaneMatches officiated: 16
3.5Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 231%Home wins38%Draws31%Away wins

Head-to-head

Previous meeting: Laval 1 - 0 - 0 Nancy. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.

AS Nancy-Lorraine
0 : 2
Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC

FAQ

What was the result of Laval vs Nancy?

The Ligue 2 match finished Laval 1:1 Nancy. 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 Nancy?

Laval score 0.75 goals per game on average and Nancy 0.88. The Ligue 2 average is 2.47 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 42% of Laval's matches and 42% of Nancy's.

What form are Laval and Nancy in?

Over the last 5 games Laval have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Nancy 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Laval vs Nancy?

The statistical background for Laval vs Nancy — 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.