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Laval vs Clermont - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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Ligue 2 Stade Francis Le Basser, Laval
Fri, Oct 16, 2026
VS
06:00 PM
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AI Match Summary

Laval host Clermont in the Ligue 2. This one's hard to separate. Laval have averaged 1.41 scored and 1.48 conceded recently, against Clermont's 1.04 scored and 1.07 conceded. Past meetings favor Clermont slightly — 0-3-2 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Jan 3, 2026, ending 4:1. xG projections (1.00 - 1.19) back Laval to edge this. The prediction model leans Draw; both defenses could hold firm.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

33%
Laval
35%
Draws
32%
Clermont
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

35% / Low Confidence
  • Laval have won more games recently than Clermont.
  • 42% — that's where the model lands on Laval taking it.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 76.2%
Laval Clean Sheet 20%
Clermont Clean Sheet 15%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Laval Clermont
Matches Played 29 28
Wins 9 6
Draws 11 13
Losses 9 9
Goals Scored 1.41 1.04
Goals Conceded 1.48 1.07
Expected Goals (xG) 1.00 1.19
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jan 3, 2026 Ligue 2
Clermont vs Laval
4:1
Aug 29, 2025 Ligue 2
Laval vs Clermont
0:0
Jan 18, 2025 Ligue 2
Clermont vs Laval
1:1
Oct 29, 2024 Ligue 2
Laval vs Clermont
1:2
Aug 14, 2018 Coupe de la Ligue
Laval vs Clermont
0:3

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Laval 42 / 100
Clermont 37 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Laval Clermont

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Attacking prowess: Laval scored in 83% of their last 29 outings.

Clermont's defensive record shows goals conceded in 71% of 28 matches.

Historical meetings average 2.60 goals per match.

Laval went unbeaten in 2 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Laval VS Clermont
1.13 Goals Scored 0.63
1.75 Goals Conceded 0.88
88% Over 1.5 63%
63% Over 2.5 13%
25% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

Laval

(Home)
02 Oct
Laval
1 : 0
Rennes
18 Sept
Laval
1 : 1
Sochaux
11 Sept
Dijon
3 : 2
Laval
04 Sept
Laval
1 : 2
Red Star
28 Aug
Laval
0 : 3
Grenoble
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Clermont

(Away)
02 Oct
Auxerre
4 : 3
Clermont
18 Sept
Grenoble
1 : 1
Clermont
11 Sept
Clermont
0 : 0
Boulogne
04 Sept
Dunkerque
1 : 1
Clermont
28 Aug
Clermont
0 : 0
Sochaux
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 St Etienne 7 5 1 1 19:8 16
2 Red Star 7 4 2 1 9:7 14
3 Reims 7 3 4 0 15:9 13
4 Montpellier 7 3 3 1 6:5 12
5 Metz 7 2 4 1 10:7 10
6 Nancy 7 3 1 3 8:7 10
7 Annecy 7 3 1 3 9:9 10
8 Sochaux 7 2 4 1 4:5 10
9 Dijon 7 2 3 2 10:10 9
10 Pau 7 2 2 3 6:6 8
11 Guingamp 7 2 2 3 10:12 8
12 Dunkerque 7 2 2 3 10:12 8
13 Grenoble 7 2 2 3 8:11 8
14 Rodez 7 2 1 4 14:16 7
15 Nantes 7 2 1 4 9:13 7
16 Clermont 7 0 6 1 4:6 6
17 Boulogne 7 0 5 2 3:5 5
18 Laval 7 1 2 4 8:14 5
Promotion - Ligue 1 2027/2028 (Main)
Promotion - Ligue 1 (Relegation - Play Offs)
Promotion - Ligue 1 (Relegation - Play Offs)
Relegation - Ligue 2 (Relegation)
Relegation - Ligue 3 2027/2028 (Main)