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Rodez vs Laval

France France

Ligue 2 Stade Paul-Lignon, Rodez
Sat, Aug 8, 2026
VS
06:45 PM
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AI Match Summary

Rodez host Laval in the Ligue 2. This looks like a genuine coin-flip fixture. Rodez have averaged 2.13 scored and 1.25 conceded recently, against Laval's 1.75 scored and 1.13 conceded. Head-to-head, Rodez have won 0 to Laval's 3, with 2 draws. They last met on Apr 24, 2026, ending 0:0. Model xG sits at 1.63 vs 1.50, favoring Rodez. AI prediction: Home (1) Win — correct score tipped at 1-0.

Win Probability Meter

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

47%
Rodez
20%
Draws
33%
Laval
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Rodez

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

47% / Medium Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Rodez come out ahead of Laval on wins alone.
  • Model gives Rodez a 40% chance of winning this.
  • Regular Ligue 2 form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 75%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 38.8%
Rodez Clean Sheet 68%
Laval Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Rodez Laval
Matches Played 27 29
Wins 15 9
Draws 9 10
Losses 3 10
Goals Scored 2.13 1.75
Goals Conceded 1.25 1.13
Expected Goals (xG) 2.13 1.75
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.25 1.13

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 24, 2026 Ligue 2
Laval vs Rodez
0:0
Aug 22, 2025 Ligue 2
Rodez vs Laval
1:1
Apr 18, 2025 Ligue 2
Laval vs Rodez
2:1
Sep 24, 2024 Ligue 2
Rodez vs Laval
1:3
Jan 27, 2024 Ligue 2
Rodez vs Laval
1:2

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Rodez 50 / 100
Laval 26 / 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
Rodez Laval

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick ROD Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals & BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Rodez scored in 85% of their last 27 games.

Laval has conceded goals in 72% of their last 29 outings.

H2H data points to 2.40 goals as a typical output.

Rodez went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Rodez VS Laval
2.13 Goals Scored 1.75
1.25 Goals Conceded 1.13
75% Over 1.5 75%
63% Over 2.5 63%
38% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Rodez

(Home)
01 Aug
Montpellier
4 : 2
Rodez
25 Jul
Toulouse
1 : 1
Rodez
22 Jul
Rodez
2 : 1
Nimes
17 Jul
Rodez
4 : 1
Cannes
10 Jul
Rodez
5 : 3
Bastia
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Laval

(Away)
31 Jul
Le Havre
1 : 1
Laval
30 Jul
Laval
3 : 1
Granville
25 Jul
Laval
1 : 2
Concarneau
22 Jul
Laval
2 : 1
Avranches
18 Jul
Caen
4 : 2
Laval
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League Standings

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