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Metz v Laval

Ligue 2
Metz
1:1
Full time
Laval

Metz v Laval in Ligue 2 The match ended 1–1. Here you will find the final score, the goals and goalscorers, every key moment of the match, the full statistics including xG, and the video highlights. See the match prediction or browse the full fixture list.

Prediction and probabilities: Metz v Laval

How the models performed

Pro AI (XGBoost) predicted Away win · Laval at 54.6% - the match finished 1:1, so the prediction was wrong.
Model 1 · Metz X 2 · Laval Prediction Result
ELO + Poisson 37.8% 33.7% 28.5% Home win · Metz ✘ Missed
Pro AI (XGBoost) 25.0% 20.4% 54.6% Away win · Laval ✘ Missed
Data Providers 45.0% 45.0% 10.0% Home win · Metz ✘ Missed
Final score 1:1 Draw
Predictions are published before kick-off and are never edited afterwards. For information purposes only – not betting advice. 18+ · Methodology

Closing odds

Before kick-off the bookmakers were offering average odds of 1.78 on a Metz win, 3.49 on the draw and 4.40 on a Laval win (closing odds).
Market Avg odds Best Market % Model %
Metz win 1.78 1.85 Dafabet 56.2% 25%
Draw 3.49 3.65 Pinnacle 28.7% 20.4%
Laval win 4.40 4.80 Unibet 22.7% 54.6%
Over 2.5 goals 1.96 2.08 Bet365 51% 55%
Under 2.5 goals 1.82 1.89 Marathonbet 54.9% 45%
Both teams to score - Yes 1.84 1.91 Bet365 54.3% 54.9%
Both teams to score - No 1.86 1.93 1xBet 53.8% 45.1%
Updated: 22.08.2026 08:40 · Average odds across 14 bookmakers. Informational data - not an invitation to bet and not advice. 18+ · Gamble responsibly.

Match events: Metz v Laval

  1. 17′T. Dago · Yellow card
  2. 31′J. Maggiotti · Yellow card
  3. 33′I. Mohamed · Yellow card
  4. 49′J. Maggiotti · Penalty
  5. 51′J. Gaudin · Yellow card

Match statistics: Metz v Laval

Statistic Metz Laval
Possession 47% 53%
Shots on target 5 2
Total shots 9 9
Shots off target 4 4
Blocked shots 0 3
Corners 3 5
Fouls 8 8
Offsides 2 1
Yellow cards 1 3
Saves 1 5
Passes 227 261
Pass accuracy 88% 83%

Line-ups: Metz v Laval

Metz 5-3-2

Starting XI

  1. 1 Jonathan Fischer 6.3
  2. 3 Florian Miguel 7.5
  3. 8 Jessy Deminguet 7.2
  4. 9 Giorgi Abuashvili 7.3
  5. 11 Pape Moussa Fall 6.9
  6. 18 Believe Munongo 6.9
  7. 21 Jahyann Pandore 6.5
  8. 22 Nathan Mbala 6.0
  9. 42 Cristian Castro 6.5
  10. 70 Bouna Sarr 6.7
  11. 98 Idris Mohamed 5.9
Substitutes (8)
  1. 4 Urie-Michel Mboula
  2. 6 Nampalys Mendy
  3. 7 Ibou Sane
  4. 10 Teji Savanier
  5. 19 Morgan Bokele Mputu
  6. 20 Habibou Diallo
  7. 38 Hamza Kadamani
  8. 61 Pape Sy

Laval 4-3-3

Starting XI

  1. 3 William Bianda 7.2
  2. 5 Julien Maggiotti 7.2
  3. 6 Sam Sanna 6.5
  4. 11 Trévis Dago 6.6
  5. 14 Cyril Mandouki 6.3
  6. 18 Aboubacar Lô 6.3
  7. 22 Jules Gaudin 6.7
  8. 23 Esteban Mouton 6.9
  9. 30 Mamadou Samassa 8.3
  10. 31 Mathis Houdayer 7.0
  11. 33 Sacha Mellier 6.6
Substitutes (8)
  1. 1 Maxime Hautbois
  2. 7 Chafik Gourichy
  3. 19 Noa Mupemba
  4. 21 Alessio Beaudouin
  5. 28 Aboubakary Kanté
  6. 29 Mamadou Sidibé
  7. 32 Yanis Court
  8. 35 Joseph Layousse Samb

Form and head-to-head: Metz v Laval

Metz

WDDWD
  • HRodez4–1W
  • AAnnecy1–1D
  • AGrenoble0–0D
  • HGuingamp2–1W
  • ANice0–0D

Laval

LLLWL
  • ADijon2–3L
  • HRED Star FC 931–2L
  • HGrenoble0–3L
  • HNantes2–1W
  • ARodez1–3L

Ligue 2 standings

# Team P W D L GD Pts Form
1 Saint Etienne 5 5 0 0 +12 15 WWWWW
2 Reims 6 3 3 0 +6 12 WDWWD
3 Montpellier 6 3 2 1 +1 11 WLDWW
4 Annecy 5 3 1 1 +2 10 WDLWW
5 Metz 5 2 3 0 +4 9 WDDDW
6 RED Star FC 93 5 2 2 1 -1 8 WLDDW
7 Nancy 6 2 1 3 0 7 LLWWL
8 Rodez 6 2 1 3 -1 7 LLDWL
9 Grenoble 6 2 1 3 -3 7 WLWLD
10 Dijon 6 1 3 2 -1 6 WDLDL
11 Sochaux 5 1 3 1 -2 6 DDWDL
12 Guingamp 5 1 2 2 -1 5 DDLWL
13 Clermont Foot 6 0 5 1 -2 5 DDDDL
14 Dunkerque 5 1 2 2 -1 5 DLLDW
15 Boulogne 6 0 5 1 -1 5 DDDDL
16 PAU 6 1 2 3 -2 5 LDDLW
17 Nantes 5 1 1 3 -4 4 WDLLL
18 Laval 6 1 1 4 -6 4 LLLDW

Managers: Metz v Laval

Luc Holtz
MetzManagerLuc Holtz
David Vignes
LavalManagerDavid Vignes

Match information: Metz v Laval

Kick-off
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Competition
Ligue 2
Round
Regular Season – 3
City
Longeville-lès-Metz
Surface
grass
Capacity
26,661