Rodez vs Lavallois Prediction 22 August 2025
🔊 The upcoming clash between Rodez and Laval in Ligue 2 promises to be eventful. Both teams aren't currently in their best form, but their encounters are always full of surprises. Rodez are in the relegation zone and desperately need victories to climb up the table, while Laval aim to solidify their mid-table position. Given their past results and playing styles, a high-intensity match is anticipated.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 18 April 2025 and ended with a score of 2:1. Here's a comparative breakdown from that encounter (home team - Stade Lavallois MFC):
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 11;
- shots on target: 3 vs 4.
📊 Statistical preview of the official meetings between Rodez and Laval:
- 14 matches played;
- home team victories - 6, away team wins - 6, draws - 2;
- goals scored - 15 for Rodez, 19 for Laval;
- average total goals in the first half - 0.79, in the second half - 1.64;
- average total goals per match - 2.43.
Head-to-head statistics Rodez - Lavallois
Rodez Team Overview
📈 The last official match took place on in Ligue 2, featuring Saint-Étienne as the home team and Rodez as the visitors. Rodez suffered a heavy 0-4 defeat.
Here are the match statistics (Rodez vs Saint-Étienne):
- possession: 30% vs 70%;
- corners: 5 vs 5;
- fouls: 14 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 1 vs 7.
🔴 Rodez are going through a challenging spell, currently sitting 17th in the Ligue 2 standings and struggling with scoring - they've netted less than 1.5 goals per match in their last seven encounters against their current opponent. The "Reds" are yet to find their rhythm, managing just one win in their last ten matches, alongside seven draws and two losses. Their style focuses on ball possession, but poor finishing often lets them down at crucial moments.
Match Results: Rodez
Stade Lavallois MFC Team Overview
📉 The visitors last played an official match on in Ligue 2, where they faced Grenoble away. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Laval vs Grenoble):
- possession: 60% vs 40%;
- corners: 4 vs 7;
- fouls: 9 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 3 vs 2.
⚫ Laval sit in 8th place in Ligue 2 and appear more assured compared to Rodez. Their recent five matches have shown mixed results for the Mastiffs, but they tend to play tight away games, often finishing with under 11.5 corners and under 1.5 goals total. In their last head-to-head against Rodez, Laval suffered a 1-2 defeat, which could provide extra motivation for revenge.
Match Results: Stade Lavallois MFC
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 14;
- Home wins - 6, Away wins - 6, Draws - 2.
Statistics: Rodez vs Laval
- Matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 2;
- Wins: 0 vs 0;
- Win percentage: 0% vs 0%;
- Losses: 1 vs 0;
- Draws: 1 vs 2.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 1 vs 3;
- Losses: 2 vs 4;
- Draws: 7 vs 3.
- Rodez have drawn their last 4 home matches in Ligue 2.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average goals scored by home team - 1.07, away team - 1.36;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.43;
- Both teams scored: overall - 8 times; at the home team's venue - 3 times.
- Rodez have scored under 1.5 goals in the last 7 head-to-head matches against this team.
- Rodez have scored under 1.5 goals in the last 6 head-to-head matches in Ligue 2.
Corners Prediction
Rodez: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.5; at home - 4;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.3; at home - 3.8.
Laval: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4, away - 4;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.1; away - 3.5.
- Total over 8.5 corners has hit in Rodez's last 6 matches in Ligue 2.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 1.72 (0.86 for the home team and 0.86 for the away team);
- Average total yellow cards at the home team's venue - 2.57 (0.86 for the home team and 1.71 for the away team).
Rodez: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.5; at home - 1;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.9; at home - 1.4.
Laval: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1, away - 0;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.8; away - 2.25.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 14;
- Both teams scored overall - 8 times;
- At the home team's venue - 3 times.
Statistics: Rodez vs Laval
- Matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 2;
- Matches in the season with both teams scoring (BTTS): Rodez - 0, Laval - 2;
- BTTS for Rodez at home - 0 (0%);
- BTTS for Laval away - 1 (100%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Matches with BTTS: Rodez - 7, Laval - 6;
- BTTS for Rodez at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS for Laval away - 2 (50%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams and their historical results, we can anticipate a cautious game with few goals scored by the visitors from Laval, who rarely exceed an individual total of more than 1 goal in away matches. Current trends also support this pattern, with the visitors averaging less than 1 goal per game on the road over the last eleven matches. Betting on Laval's individual total under 1 seems like a reasonable option for this match.No comments
Betting Tips: Rodez - Stade Lavallois MFC
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