Laval
3/10Wins
1.4Goals / game
1.8Conceded / game
Keep in view: 5 losses in that sample. At home, 6 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Laval’s results
Ligue 2Matchweek 7THE MATCH CENTRELaval vs Sochaux match centre
Full time
1:1
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
Sam Sanna83′
Samy Baghdadi79′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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Why this selection? Data checks & method
Our model: Out of date · Calculated 18 Sep 18:32 UK.
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
LavalSochaux
—Expected goals · API-Football—
6Shots on target3
20Total Shots10
58%Ball Possession42%
6Corner Kicks3
13Fouls14
4Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves5
519Total passes379
446Passes accurate304
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Laval 0 reported
No absences returned for this team. This does not confirm a fully fit squad.
Sochaux 0 reported
No absences returned for this team. This does not confirm a fully fit squad.
Fetched 18 Sep, 17:08 UK. This report is more than six hours old. Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Sochaux
3/10Wins
0.6Goals / game
1.2Conceded / game
Keep in view: 3 losses in that sample. At away venues, 3 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Sochaux’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Laval
10 matchesResults3 wins · 2 draws · 5 losses
Goals scored per game1.4
Goals conceded per game1.8
Games with 3+ goals8 of 10
Both teams scored9 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
Sochaux
10 matchesResults3 wins · 4 draws · 3 losses
Goals scored per game0.6
Goals conceded per game1.2
Games with 3+ goals3 of 10
Both teams scored3 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Laval at home with Sochaux away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 04:53 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Ligue 2 · 2026/27 · all league matches
LavalSochaux
6Matches played6
4Points earned9
1Wins2
1.2Goals scored / match0.5
2.2Goals conceded / match0.7
0Clean sheets4
1Failed to score3
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Laval at home with Sochaux away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
4 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Laval
1wins4MEETINGS
Sochaux
1winsSep 2016 – Apr 2023 · Historical meetings. Squads and team strength have changed.
Scores shown with Laval first; venues vary.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Laval
Confirmed formation4-3-1-2David Vignes
- 30
M. SamassaG - 23
E. MoutonD - 24
S. BaneD - 18
A. LôD - 35Joseph SambD
- 6
S. SannaM - 21Alessio BeaudouinM
- 32
Y. CourtM - 31
M. HoudayerM - 28
A. KantéF - 20
E. ClavreulF
Substitutes (9)
3 · W. Bianda
27 · Alpha Diallo
22 · J. Gaudin
7 · C. Gourichy
1 · M. Hautbois
5 · J. Maggiotti
14 · C. Mandouki
33 · S. Mellier
29 · M. Sidibe
Sochaux
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Vincent Hognon
- 40
M. JeanninG - 17
B. YoussoufD - 14
M. PeybernesD - 26
E. N'GattaD - 42
Dylan TavaresD - 21
B. DiawaraM - 24
Y. DemoncyM - 11
L. DeedsonM - 19
V. LobryM - 7
B. GomelM - 91
M. ClairiciaF
Substitutes (9)
4 · A. Vitelli
97 · S. Agouzoul
5 · S. Baghdadi
9 · K. Djoco
10 · B. Fofana
3 · D. Gomis
15 · J. Mexique
77 · L. Nomel
30 · A. Pierre
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Laval
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Sidibe | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| S. Mellier | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C. Mandouki | 27 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| J. Maggiotti | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| M. Hautbois | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C. Gourichy | 13 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| J. Gaudin | 14 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Alpha Diallo | 13 | 6.8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| W. Bianda | 52 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| M. Samassa | 90 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| E. Mouton | 90 | 7.2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 67 | 2 |
| S. Bane | 90 | 7.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 83 | 0 |
| A. Lô | 38 | 7.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 1 |
| Joseph Samb | 76 | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 36 | 5 |
| S. Sanna | 90 | 8.2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 51 | 3 |
| Alessio Beaudouin | 77 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 46 | 3 |
| Y. Court | 63 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 0 |
| M. Houdayer | 90 | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 41 | 2 |
| A. Kanté | 77 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 1 |
| E. Clavreul | 90 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 0 |
Sochaux
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Jeannin | 90 | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| B. Youssouf | 90 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 3 |
| E. N'Gatta | 90 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 1 |
| M. Peybernes | 90 | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 1 |
| Dylan Tavares | 90 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 1 |
| A. Vitelli | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| S. Agouzoul | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| S. Baghdadi | 12 | 7.6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| K. Djoco | 26 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| B. Fofana | 12 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D. Gomis | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Mexique | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| L. Nomel | 26 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| A. Pierre | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| B. Diawara | 89 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Y. Demoncy | 78 | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| L. Deedson | 64 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0 |
| V. Lobry | 90 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| B. Gomel | 78 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 2 |
| M. Clairicia | 64 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗Ligue 2 table
Current standings · Ligue 2. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Saint Etienne | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 16 | DLWWW |
| 2 |  RED Star FC 93 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 14 | WWWLD |
| 3 |  Reims | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 13 | DWDWW |
| 4 |  Montpellier | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 12 | DWLDW |
| 5 |  Metz | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 10 | DLWDD |
| 6 |  Nancy | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 10 | WLLWW |
| 7 |  Annecy | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 10 | LLWDL |
| 8 | Sochaux | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 10 | DWDDW |
| 9 |  Dijon | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 9 | WWDLD |
| 10 |  PAU | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 8 | WLDDL |
| 11 |  Guingamp | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 8 | LWDDL |
| 12 |  Dunkerque | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 8 | LWDLL |
| 13 |  Grenoble | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 11 | -3 | 8 | DWLWL |
| 14 |  Rodez | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 16 | -2 | 7 | LLLDW |
| 15 |  Nantes | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 13 | -4 | 7 | WLWDL |
| 16 |  Clermont Foot | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 6 | DDDDD |
| 17 |  Boulogne | 7 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 5 | LDDDD |
| 18 | Laval | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 14 | -6 | 5 | DLLLD |
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Laval | Draw | Sochaux |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 2.40 | 3.00 | 2.90 |
| Bet365 | 2.25 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Marathonbet | 2.33 | 3.10 | 3.10 |
| Betfair | 2.30 | 3.25 | 2.90 |
| BetVictor | 2.38 | 3.25 | 3.00 |
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