Bet with Freshbet →Our tip for Saint-Étienne vs Laval (Ligue 2, 7 November 2026, 19:00): Over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.70. Second tip: Saint-Étienne to win at odds of 1.39. The bookmakers' odds give Saint-Étienne 69%, the draw 19% and Laval 12%. The most likely score is 2–0.
Saint-Étienne vs Laval: our analysis
Why we chose this tip
- Table. Saint-Étienne lie 1st, having collected 25 points after 11 matches (8W 1D 2L); Laval lie 17th, having collected 9 points (2W 3D 6L).
- Attack and defence. Per game in this competition, Saint-Étienne average 2.1 goals for and 1.0 against, compared with 1.3 for and 1.9 against for Laval.
- Form in the competition. Saint-Étienne: 8W 1D 2L, goals 23–11; Laval: 2W 3D 6L, goals 14–21.
- Head to head. In 6 previous meetings, Saint-Étienne have taken 3 wins to Laval's 1 win, plus 2 draws; the goal tally stands at 8–6.
What to expect
In our view Saint-Étienne hold the advantage. We project a 2–1 scoreline, around 3 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 2–0 (12.0%). This one should be open, with chances at both ends.
On goals we go for Under 3.5 goals (odds 1.52), which we give a 63% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 50%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 58%.
The prediction at a glance
- Meetings: 6; Saint-Étienne 3 wins, 2 draws, Laval 1 win.
- Head to head meetings have produced 2.3 goals a game on average.
- Scored and conceded in this competition: Saint-Étienne 23–11, Laval 14–21.
- Our projection is around 3 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 58%.
- Unavailable: Saint-Étienne 0, Laval 0.
Alternative tip: Over 2.5 goals
Another angle: Over 2.5 goals (probability 58%, top price 1.70). A projection of around 3 goals supports it.
Absences
Unavailable for Saint-Étienne: no absences. Laval will be without: no absences. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.
Saint-Étienne vs Laval: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 1.39 | 5.20 | 8.45 |
| Market average | 1.34 | 4.86 | 7.91 |
| Lowest odds | 1.31 | 4.20 | 7.00 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.23 | 1.18 | 79.3% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.70 | 1.61 | 58.2% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.30 | 2.23 | 41.8% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.70 | 2.57 | 36.8% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.93 | 1.87 | 49.5% |
| BTTS – no | 1.91 | 1.84 | 50.5% |
Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 7/11/26, 06:01. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 7.8%.
The key facts
- Likely result: Saint-Étienne 2–0 Laval, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Saint-Étienne 1st (25 points), Laval 17th (9 points).
- Form in the competition: Saint-Étienne 8W 1D 2L (23:11), Laval 2W 3D 6L (14:21).
- H2H: 6 matches: Saint-Étienne 3W 2D 1L, goals 8–6.
- Absences: Saint-Étienne 0, Laval 0.
Who will win Saint-Étienne vs Laval?
We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.
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Saint-Étienne vs Laval: injuries and missing players
Saint-Étienne
- No reported absences
Laval
- No reported absences
Team news can still change before the game.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint-Étienne | 11 | 8-1-2 | 23:11 | 25 |
| 2 |  Nancy | 12 | 8-1-3 | 17:9 | 25 |
| 3 |  Montpellier | 12 | 7-3-2 | 18:9 | 24 |
| 4 |  Reims | 12 | 5-6-1 | 24:15 | 21 |
| 5 |  PAU | 11 | 6-2-3 | 16:11 | 20 |
| 6 |  Dijon | 12 | 5-3-4 | 21:19 | 18 |
| 7 |  Metz | 12 | 4-5-3 | 20:19 | 17 |
| 8 |  RED Star FC 93 | 12 | 5-2-5 | 14:17 | 17 |
| 9 |  Annecy | 12 | 5-1-6 | 14:18 | 16 |
| 10 |  Dunkerque | 12 | 4-3-5 | 17:17 | 15 |
| 11 |  Guingamp | 12 | 4-2-6 | 16:18 | 14 |
| 12 |  Boulogne | 12 | 2-7-3 | 10:8 | 13 |
| 13 |  Rodez | 11 | 4-1-6 | 17:22 | 13 |
| 14 |  Sochaux | 12 | 2-5-5 | 8:15 | 11 |
| 15 |  Grenoble | 12 | 3-2-7 | 13:22 | 11 |
| 16 |  Nantes | 11 | 2-3-6 | 12:18 | 9 |
| 17 | Laval | 11 | 2-3-6 | 14:21 | 9 |
| 18 |  Clermont Foot | 11 | 0-8-3 | 10:15 | 8 |
Recent matches
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All figures are drawn from the games played so far this season, which is still a limited sample.
Form in the competition
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Questions and answers
Which tip do we give for Saint-Étienne vs Laval?
Over 2.5 goals (1.70); Saint-Étienne to win (1.39).
Who will win Saint-Étienne vs Laval?
Our estimate gives Saint-Étienne a 69% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Laval 12%.
What is the date, time and venue of the game?
Kick-off is on 7 November 2026 at 19:00, venue Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Étienne. Referee: Karim Abed.
Who will be missing?
Saint-Étienne: no absences. Laval: no absences. Team news can still change before kick-off.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?
We put over 2.5 goals at 58% (odds 1.70) and under 2.5 goals at 42% (odds 2.30).
Will both teams score?
We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 50% (odds 1.93).
What correct score do we see as likeliest?
Top of our list is 2–0 (12.0%), then 1–0 (11.0%) and 2–1 (9.6%).
How do you put your predictions together?
Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.
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