Saint Etienne vs Lavallois Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 21 February 2026
🔊 In the upcoming Ligue 2 matchday 24 clash between Saint-Étienne and Laval, we will witness a battle between two teams with contrasting form and motivation. Saint-Étienne, sitting third in the table, aim to solidify their position in the race for European competition. Their attack consistently delivers, but their defense can be unreliable at times. Laval, on the other hand, are struggling as they find themselves in 17th place, fighting to avoid relegation. Both clubs have their weaknesses: the hosts face issues with defensive concentration, while the visitors suffer from a lack of attacking efficiency.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 09 August 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 3:3. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Stade Lavallois MFC):
- ball possession percentage: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 7;
- fouls: 11 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 0;
- shots on target: 4 vs 6.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Saint Etienne and Stade Lavallois MFC:
- played 5 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 2, for the away team - 1, draws - 2;
- number of goals - 6 against 5;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.4, in the 2nd half - 0.8;
- average total goals in the match - 2.2.
Head-to-head statistics Saint Etienne - Lavallois
Saint Etienne Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Ligue 2 tournament (home team - Guingamp, away team - Saint Etienne). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.
Here's the game statistics (Saint Etienne vs Guingamp):
- ball possession: 37% vs 63%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 6;
- fouls: 11 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 3.
Saint-Étienne are comfortably holding onto third place in the standings, courtesy of their 12 victories in 23 matches. Their recent performances indicate decent form, with three wins out of the last five games and a productive attack averaging 1.8 goals per match. However, recent defeats have slightly tarnished the overall success of Les Verts. Their style of play is marked by ball control and aggressive pressing in the opponent's half.
Match Results: Saint Etienne
Stade Lavallois MFC Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Ligue 2 tournament (home team - Stade Lavallois MFC, away - Annecy). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:2.
Here are the match stats (Stade Lavallois MFC vs Annecy):
- ball possession: 47% vs 53%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 6;
- fouls: 7 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 4.
Laval are navigating a challenging period this season, with just three wins and nine draws, leaving them in a precarious position at 17th place. Over their last five matches, they have failed to secure a victory, managing only three draws. Their lackluster attack scores less than a goal per game, while their defense concedes at a concerning rate of 1.4 goals per match. In their most recent head-to-head with Saint-Étienne, the game ended in a 3-3 draw.
Match Results: Stade Lavallois MFC
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 5;
- home team wins - 2, away team wins - 1, draws - 2.
Statistics: Saint Etienne vs Stade Lavallois MFC
- matches played in the tournament: 23 vs 23;
- wins: 12 vs 3;
- win percentage: 52% vs 13%;
- losses: 7 vs 11;
- draws: 4 vs 9.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 2;
- losses: 4 vs 5;
- draws: 2 vs 3.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.2, the guests - 1;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.2;
- both teams scored: overall - 2; at the home team's field - 0.
Statistics: Saint Etienne vs Stade Lavallois MFC
- average total in the tournament: 2.91 vs 2.13;
- average total goals scored: 1.7 vs 0.74;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.91 vs 0.39;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.78 vs 0.35;
- Saint Etienne: average total at home in the tournament - 2.18;
- Stade Lavallois MFC: average total away in the tournament - 0.83;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.8 (home - 3) vs 0.8 (away - 0.83).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 5;
- both teams scored all-time - 2 times;
- on the home team’s field - 0 times.
Statistics: Saint Etienne vs Stade Lavallois MFC
- number of matches played in the tournament: 23 vs 23;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 11 vs 9;
- number of BTTS matches for Saint Etienne at home - 6 (55%);
- number of BTTS matches for Stade Lavallois MFC away - 5 (42%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 4;
- BTTS matches for Saint Etienne at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS matches for Stade Lavallois MFC away - 2 (33%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (31/207, 15%);
- Saint Etienne at home most often finish matches: 1:0 , 2:3 (2/11, 18.2%);
- Stade Lavallois MFC away most often play: 1:1 (3/12, 25%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:0 - 12.15% (odds 6.5)
2:0 - 10.68% (odds 7.5)
1:1 - 10.55% (odds 7.5)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams and their performance stats, an open game with plenty of chances on both ends is expected. Saint-Étienne are significantly superior in class and scoring ability, both at home and throughout the season. Given their recent 3-3 draw, it's likely we'll see plenty of goals. Our bet is on over 2.5 total goals.
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