Clermont vs Lavallois Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 3 January 2026
🔊 The upcoming Round 18 clash in France's Ligue 2 between Clermont and Laval promises to be intense, given the current form of both teams. Clermont sit 13th in the table and have struggled to pick up points in recent matches. Their attacking potential has been underwhelming, complicating their quest for higher positions. Laval, on the other hand, have been impressive on the road, often surprising opponents with their attacking efficiency. Both sides have defensive vulnerabilities, adding an extra layer of intrigue to this encounter.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 29 August 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 0:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Stade Lavallois MFC):
- ball possession percentage: 49% vs 51%;
- corner kicks: 13 vs 5;
- fouls: 12 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 0;
- shots on target: 6 vs 0.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Clermont and Stade Lavallois MFC:
- played 24 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 9, for the away team - 2, draws - 13;
- number of goals - 30 against 17;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.75, in the 2nd half - 1.21;
- average total goals in the match - 1.96.
Head-to-head statistics Clermont - Lavallois

Clermont Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Ligue 2 tournament (home team - Nancy, away team - Clermont). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here's the game statistics (Clermont vs Nancy):
- ball possession: 60% vs 40%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 7;
- fouls: 16 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 5.
Clermont have been struggling with consistency: out of their last five matches, they've managed just one win, along with two losses and two draws. In their most recent outing, the team suffered a 0-1 defeat, reflecting their unstable form with three changes in results and a net balance of -1 over these five games. The Canaries are striving to climb up the table by focusing on ball control and attempting to launch attacks down the flanks. However, their average scoring rate of 0.94 goals per match leaves much to be desired.
Match Results: Clermont

Stade Lavallois MFC Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Coupe tournament (home team - Guingamp, away - Stade Lavallois MFC). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:1.
Here are the match stats (Stade Lavallois MFC vs Guingamp):
- ball possession: 25% vs 75%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 6;
- fouls: 14 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 0;
- shots on target: 1 vs 3.
The Tigers continue to impress on the road, boasting five wins in their last ten matches and only one loss in their last three games. Their form is positive: a +3 balance with two consecutive victories, which gives fans optimism ahead of the upcoming clash with Clermont. Their average goals scored stands at 0.76 per game; however, they've noticeably stepped up recently, averaging 1.9 goals over the last ten games, underscoring their commitment to attacking football.
Match Results: Stade Lavallois MFC
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 24;
- home team wins - 9, away team wins - 2, draws - 13.
Statistics: Clermont vs Stade Lavallois MFC
- matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 17;
- wins: 4 vs 3;
- win percentage: 24% vs 18%;
- losses: 6 vs 8;
- draws: 7 vs 6.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 2 vs 5;
- losses: 5 vs 4;
- draws: 3 vs 1.
- Clermont have not lost in 21 of last 22 games against Stade Lavallois MFC.
- Clermont have not lost in 18 of last 19 games against Stade Lavallois MFC (Ligue 2).
- Clermont have not lost in last 11 home games against Stade Lavallois MFC.
- Clermont have not lost in last 10 home games against Stade Lavallois MFC (Ligue 2).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.25, the guests - 0.71;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 1.96;
- both teams scored: overall - 14; at the home team's field - 5.
Statistics: Clermont vs Stade Lavallois MFC
- average total in the tournament: 2.18 vs 2.06;
- average total goals scored: 0.94 vs 0.76;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.41 vs 0.47;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.53 vs 0.29;
- Clermont: average total at home in the tournament - 1;
- Stade Lavallois MFC: average total away in the tournament - 0.89;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.9 (home - 1) vs 1.9 (away - 1.83).
- Stade Lavallois MFC have scored under 1.5 goals in last 11 away games against Clermont.
Prediction on corners
- Under 9.5 corners in 6 of last 7 Stade Lavallois MFC away games (Ligue 2).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 24;
- both teams scored all-time - 14 times;
- on the home team’s field - 5 times.
Statistics: Clermont vs Stade Lavallois MFC
- number of matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 17;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 10 vs 6;
- number of BTTS matches for Clermont at home - 6 (75%);
- number of BTTS matches for Stade Lavallois MFC away - 3 (33%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 2;
- BTTS matches for Clermont at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for Stade Lavallois MFC away - 0 (0%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (23/152, 15.1%);
- Clermont at home most often finish matches: 1:1 (3/8, 37.5%);
- Stade Lavallois MFC away most often play: 0:2 , 1:1 (2/9, 22.2%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 14.13% (odds 6)
1:0 - 12.4% (odds 6.5)
0:0 - 11.92% (odds 6.55)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams have their defensive issues-Clermont concede in nearly every other match in their head-to-head with these clubs, but Laval's attack currently doesn't look at its best. We anticipate a strong performance from the hosts and back Clermont with a (0) handicap. Therefore, the most likely scenario involves a narrow victory for the home side, with the match expected to conclude with a 1-0 scoreline.