Saint Etienne vs Laval prediction, preview and tip
Match overview
It is Saint Etienne v Laval in the Ligue 2 – Friday 6 November, 20:00 WAT, Stade Geoffroy-Guichard. Saint Etienne sit 1st with 28 points from 12 games (top of the table), while Laval are 18th on 9 (in the bottom three). A 19-point gap separates them – two very different campaigns.
Form guide
Saint Etienne – form over the last 5: LWWWW Most recently they lost to Guingamp 0–3 on the road. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. They score 1.8 and concede 1.0 per game. 3 clean sheets in that stretch point to a solid back line.
Laval – form over the last 5: WLDLW Most recently they beat Boulogne 1–0 at home. They score 1.3 and concede 1.3 per game.
On form, Saint Etienne have the edge: 2.2 points a game against 1.3.
Goals outlook
Our model projects Saint Etienne 2.4 – 0.8 Laval in expected goals – roughly 3.1 goals in all. Expect chances at both ends – 60% for over 2.5 goals, 56% for GG.
Betting angles
Match result chances: Saint Etienne 71% · draw 21% · Laval 8%.
Both teams to score: yes (56%) at 1.80.
Our tip before kick-off
Before kick-off we picked Saint Etienne to win, rated at 71% confidence at odds of 1.36. Predicted score: Saint Etienne 2–0 Laval. Graded on the 90-minute score. No tip is certain – 18+ only, stake responsibly.
Result chances
Saint Etienne71%fair 1.41 · @1.36
Draw21%fair 4.73 · @4.20
Laval8%fair 12.32 · @7.00
3.12Expected goals
2.36Saint Etienne xG
0.76Laval xG
56%Both score
60%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–012%
1–010%
3–010%
2–19%
1–18%
3–17%
From our goals model: Saint Etienne 2.4 – 0.8 Laval expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Saint Etienne to win✓
71%
1.41
1.36
Double chance
Saint Etienne or draw✓
92%
1.09
1.07
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
56%
1.79
1.80
Draw no bet
Saint Etienne (draw no bet)✓
90%
1.11
–
Asian handicap
Saint Etienne -1 (Asian handicap)✓
65%
1.54
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
81%
1.23
1.17
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
60%
1.66
1.57
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
61%
1.63
1.53
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
79%
1.27
1.20
First team to score
Saint Etienne to score first✓
72%
1.39
–
Half-time result
Saint Etienne ahead at half-time✓
53%
1.88
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Saint Etienne / FT Saint Etienne✓
49%
2.04
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.68
–
Recent results
Saint Etienne – last 6
LWWWWD
31 Oct
@ Guingamp
0–3
L
24 Oct
vs Nantes
1–0
W
17 Oct
@ RED Star FC 93
1–0
W
10 Oct
vs Rodez
2–0
W
2 Oct
vs FC Sion
5–1
W
19 Sep
@ Metz
2–2
D
1.8Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Laval – last 6
WLDLWD
30 Oct
vs Boulogne
1–0
W
23 Oct
@ Nancy
0–1
L
16 Oct
vs Clermont Foot
3–3
D
9 Oct
@ PAU
2–3
L
2 Oct
vs Rennes
1–0
W
18 Sep
vs Sochaux
1–1
D
1.3Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Saint Etienne and Laval.
What is the prediction for Saint Etienne vs Laval?
Our pick is Saint Etienne to win with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Saint Etienne vs Laval?
On our numbers Saint Etienne have a 71% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Laval 8%.
How many goals will there be in Saint Etienne vs Laval?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 60% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Saint Etienne vs Laval?
Our predicted score is Saint Etienne 2–0 Laval, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is Saint Etienne vs Laval?
Saint Etienne vs Laval (Ligue 2) kicks off on Friday 6 November 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard.
Numbers from ZoraTips' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
