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
Key match information
Saint-Étienne played Laval in Ligue 2 (France). The match was played on 21 February 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Saint-Étienne: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Laval: 0-3-2, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Saint-Étienne scores 1.70 and concedes 1.22 goals per match. Laval scores 0.74 and concedes 1.39. League average: 2.47 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Saint-Étienne 48%, Laval 39%. Over 2.5: Saint-Étienne 57%, Laval 30%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Saint-Étienne has higher xG: 1.48 vs 1.09. Saint-Étienne: 13.0 shots per match, Laval: 8.7.
Match halves
Saint-Étienne: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.78. Laval: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 0.35.
Goals by minute
Saint-Étienne: 31-45+ (8 goals). Laval: 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: 0-1-0. Average goals 6.00, 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
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.
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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Saint-Étienne is 200% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Saint-Étienne · 0.6 pts / match - 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 match.
1.7 goals / match - Saint-Étienne · 0.74 goals / match - Laval
Saint-Étienne is 14% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.22 goals / match - Saint-Étienne · 1.39 goals / match - Laval
Saint-Étienne scores in 78% of matches (18 of 23 matches), while Laval keeps a clean sheet in 22% (5 of 23 matches).
Laval scores in 48% of matches (11 of 23 matches), while Saint-Étienne keeps a clean sheet in 35% (8 of 23 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 - Saint-Étienne
Over / Under - Laval
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.
Saint-Étienne is 48% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.48 pts / match - Saint-Étienne · 1 pts / match - Laval
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Saint-Étienne - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 52%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Laval - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 17% of matches and wins 13%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.20 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 (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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Saint-Étienne
Laval
* 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
| Saint-Étienne | Liga | Laval | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 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
Previous meeting: Saint-Étienne 0 - 1 - 0 Laval. Average goals 6.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.