Ligue 2 · Saturday, 07/11/2026 · 20:00
St Etienne vs Laval Prediction, Tips & Odds
Team pages: St Etienne · Laval
Odds may change before kick-off · 18+ · not betting advice
5 home games, 5 wins, 13-2 goals. St Etienne are hard to beat at home. On Saturday (7 November, 20:00), Laval visit.
The situation: St Etienne sit top of the table – Laval are in a relegation battle
After 11 games, St Etienne are in position 1 with 25 points. Laval have collected 9 points and sit in position 17. Goal difference: 23-11 for St Etienne, 14-21 for Laval. St Etienne currently occupy a promotion place, but only one point clear. Laval are currently in the relegation zone.
Form guide St Etienne: A force at home
Recent home wins came against Nantes (1-0), Rodez (2-0) and Montpellier (3-1). St Etienne picked up 5 wins from their last 5 home games, averaging 2.6 goals scored and 0.4 conceded.
Form guide Laval: A problem on the road
On the road, Laval recently played 0-1 at Nancy, 2-3 at Pau and 2-3 at Dijon. Record in the last 5 away games: no wins, 1 draw, 4 defeats, 6-11 goals. Laval scored in 4 of those 5 games.
St Etienne at home, last 5 (oldest → newest)
Laval away, last 5 (oldest → newest)
Head-to-head: St Etienne vs Laval
The two sides have not met in the league in the last two seasons, so form and the table matter most here.
Injuries and suspensions
St Etienne are without: Tamar Svetlin (Achilles tendon injury), Gautier Larsonneur (knee injury), Paul Eymard (fracture).
Laval are without: Corentin Fatou (hip injury), Hermann Esmel (knee injury), Yanis Court (meniscus injury).
Late absences on matchday may not be included yet.
Who will score?
Top scorers, odds and striker form – Ligue 2: Ligue 2 goalscorer tips.
Ligue 2 table
| Pos | Team | P | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Etienne | 11 | 23-11 | 25 |
| 2 | Nancy | 12 | 17-9 | 25 |
| 3 | Montpellier | 12 | 18-9 | 24 |
| 15 | Grenoble | 12 | 13-22 | 11 |
| 16 | Nantes | 11 | 12-18 | 9 |
| 17 | Laval | 11 | 14-21 | 9 |
| 18 | Clermont | 11 | 10-15 | 8 |
St Etienne vs Laval odds
The bookmakers make St Etienne clear favourites. A home win pays just 1.27, a draw 5.00 and a Laval win 8.20. Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.55.
| Bet | Odds | implied by odds | our view |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Etienne to win | 1.27 | 71% | 70% |
| Draw | 5.00 | 18% | 18% |
| Laval to win | 8.20 | 11% | 12% |
| Double chance 1X | 1.01 | 89% | 88% |
| Double chance X2 | 3.30 | 29% | 30% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.14 | 80% | 81% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.55 | 59% | 60% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.20 | 41% | 40% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.40 | 38% | 39% |
| Under 3.5 goals | 1.47 | 62% | 61% |
“Implied by odds”: the probability contained in the odds (without the bookmaker margin). “Our view”: the odds and our statistical model combined.
Betting tip & prediction: St Etienne vs Laval
In short: We are backing Over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.55. Our score prediction: 2-1. We put the chance at around 60%. The odds reflect that quite accurately, so this tip is no bargain.
For
- 3 of St Etienne’s last 5 home games produced three or more goals.
- For Laval away it was 3 of 5.
Against
- St Etienne kept 3 clean sheets at home.
- St Etienne are without 3 players.
- Laval are missing 3 players.
Tip: Over 2.5 goals · Odds 1.55 · Prediction 2-1 · Risk medium
FAQ: St Etienne vs Laval
When do St Etienne play Laval?
Kick-off is on Saturday, 07/11/2026, at 20:00 (Ligue 2).
Who are the favourites in St Etienne vs Laval?
St Etienne are clear favourites: a home win pays 1.27, a Laval win 8.20.
What is the tip for St Etienne vs Laval?
Our tip is Over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.55. We expect a 2-1. Risk: medium.
How did recent meetings between St Etienne and Laval go?
The two sides have not met in the league in the last two seasons, so form and the table matter most here.
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