Ligue 2Stade Francis Le Basser, Laval10°9 km/h

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    LavalLavalPossession control
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    BoulogneBoulognePossession control
    The model's lean: 1 · Laval (47%)

    Laval vs Boulogne · Ligue 2

    1 · Laval 47%X 27%26% Boulogne · 2

    Prediction summary

    BetBuilders AI model prediction for Laval vs Boulogne (Ligue 2, Friday, 30 October 2026): Laval win 47%, draw 27%, Boulogne win 26%. Expected goals (xG): Laval 1.42, Boulogne 1.07. Most likely score: 1-1 (13%). Over 2.5 goals 45%, both teams to score 50%. Double chance: Laval or draw 74%, Boulogne or draw 53%. Prediction updated Thursday, 22 October 2026.

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    Analysis: Laval – Boulogne

    Anna Karlsson · · A data-driven preview · How the predictions work

    TEXT:

    Laval's mastery of possession has been a key factor in their recent performances, and it could once again be the decisive element as they face Boulogne. Laval's expected goals per match sit at a robust 1.5, a testament to their ability to generate scoring opportunities, even if their actual points tally tells a more modest story. Despite having fewer points than Boulogne, Laval has been far more effective in the underlying metrics. This discrepancy between expected performance and actual results suggests that the hosts have been somewhat unlucky and could be poised to convert their dominance into a tangible victory.

    The head-to-head record between these sides is limited to just two games, with Laval claiming victory in both encounters. While this small sample size suggests a psychological edge for the hosts, it doesn't weigh as heavily as the more comprehensive data on season form and expected goals. What stands out is Laval's ability to score, supported by their possession control style, which might just have the edge over Boulogne's similar setup.

    Boulogne, for their part, have been efficient in translating their chances into points, as evidenced by their current lead in the standings. Their defensive numbers, with an expected goals against of 1.1 per match, show a certain resilience at the back. However, their offensive output of just 0.91 xG per match raises concerns about their ability to consistently threaten Laval's defense. This could be a significant factor, especially given Laval's need to capitalize on their superior xPoints (12.6 compared to Boulogne's 11.9).

    With the model probabilities favoring Laval at 47%, and a most likely scoreline tipping towards a 1-1 or 1-0 outcome, the hosts appear to have a slight upper hand. The expected goals figures suggest a match on the lower-scoring side, aligning with the under 2.5 goals probability of 55%. The model's lean toward Laval, combined with their superior underlying performance metrics, points to the hosts as the stronger side in this matchup.

    LavalLaval
    Form LDLDL
    League ranking xG #3xGA #8xT #6xP/match #13Points #18
    Key players
    • William BiandaCBxG 0.00 · xT 0.14
    • Sam SannaCAMxG 0.07 · xT 0.17
    • Mathis HoudayerCAMxG 0.15 · xT 0.14
    BoulogneBoulogne
    Form DDLDW
    League ranking xG #16xGA #6xT #16xP/match #10Points #14
    Key players
    • Abdel HbouchFxG 0.31 · xT 0.11
    • Julien BoyerLWBxG 0.04 · xT 0.17
    • Theo BruscoCBxG 0.04 · xT 0.08

    Match prediction: Laval – Boulogne

    Predicted score matrix

    Boulogne →
    Laval →
    0
    1
    2
    3
    4+
    0
    0–08.7%
    0–18.5%
    0–24.7%
    0–31.7%
    0–4+0.6%
    1
    1–011.4%
    1–113.0%
    1–26.7%
    1–32.4%
    1–4+0.8%
    2
    2–08.4%
    2–18.9%
    2–24.8%
    2–31.7%
    2–4+0.6%
    3
    3–04.0%
    3–14.2%
    3–22.3%
    3–30.8%
    3–4+0.3%
    4+
    4+–01.9%
    4+–12.1%
    4+–21.1%
    4+–30.4%
    4+–4+0.1%
    Probability per final score. Rows = home goals, columns = away goals.

    Most likely scorelines

    1. 1.1-113%
    2. 2.1-011%
    3. 3.2-19%
    4. 4.0-09%
    5. 5.0-19%
    Expected goals
    1,42–1,07
    Both teams to score
    50%

    Over/under goals

    Expected goals: 2,5
    Under 2,555%
    @1.68
    Over 2,545%
    @2.10

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    01 · 2 legs

    Safe

    • Laval to win47%
    • Under 3.5 goals76%

    Combined probability

    33%

    Fair odds

    3.06

    Two legs pulling the same way — the probability is computed exactly from the score matrix, not multiplied.

    02 · 3 legs

    Balanced

    • Laval to win47%
    • Under 2.5 goals55%
    • Ethan Clavreul to score28%

    Combined probability

    –

    Fair odds

    –

    The whole slip is priced jointly via 20,000 simulated matches — the scorer interacts with result and total goals, never naive multiplication.

    03 · 4 legs

    Bold

    • Both teams to score50%
    • Over 2.5 goals45%
    • Ethan Clavreul to score28%
    • Nolan Binet to be booked26%

    Combined probability

    –

    Fair odds

    –

    The goal-fest: both teams score with at least three goals, plus the match's most likely scorer and card candidate — all priced jointly via 20,000 simulated matches.

    Odds & value

    The model's value spots

    Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).

    • 1 · Laval47% probability@2.45BetsafeEV+15%reference odds
    • 1 · Laval47% probability@2.45LeoVegasEV+15%reference odds
    • 1 · Laval47% probability@2.45NordicbetEV+15%reference odds
    Bookmaker1 · LavalX2 · Boulogne
    Betsafe
    EV+ 15%
    2.45
    3.052.80
    LeoVegas
    EV+ 15%
    2.45
    3.102.75
    Nordicbet
    EV+ 15%
    2.45
    3.052.80

    Odds updated 26 Oct, 21:36

    Odds movement

    Market signal

    The market has moved clearly towards an Boulogne win since 25 October — the odds have shortened from 3.15 to 2.75 (−13%).

    1+11 %
    42 %37 %

    2.20 → 2.45

    X-2 %
    32 %27 %

    3.15 → 3.10

    2-13 %
    34 %29 %

    3.15 → 2.75

    LeoVegas · 4 recorded price levels · 25/10/2026 → 26/10/2026 · fixed scale 5 percentage points

    Statistics

    Head-to-head

    2 matches
    Laval 2Draw 0Boulogne 0
    Goals: 4–2 (⌀ 3)

    Head-to-head based on Ligue 2 data since 2023.

    xG & xGA per match — 3-game rolling average

    Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).

    Laval
    Boulogne
    When goals are scored and conceded — 2026
    Laval (13–21)
    Boulogne (6–6)
    Pass networks

    Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.

    Laval
    Esteban Mouton: 296 passningar, xT 1.06MoutonSidi Bane: 253 passningar, xT 0.34BaneWilliam Bianda: 244 passningar, xT 0.64BiandaAboubacar Lo: 186 passningar, xT 0.32LoMathis Houdayer: 166 passningar, xT 0.42HoudayerJules Gaudin: 153 passningar, xT 0.49GaudinSam Sanna: 150 passningar, xT 0.5SannaAlessio Beaudouin: 140 passningar, xT 0.03BeaudouinMaxime Hautbois: 94 passningar, xT 0.14HautboisJoseph Layousse Samb: 91 passningar, xT 0.14SambTeddy Bouriaud: 79 passningar, xT 0.2Bouriaud
    Boulogne
    Jonas Serge Martin: 186 passningar, xT -0.07MartinDemba Thiam: 185 passningar, xT 0.38ThiamAntoine Kerriou: 181 passningar, xT 0.48KerriouBlondy Rudolph Nna Noukeu: 172 passningar, xT 0.28NoukeuAbdel Hbouch: 124 passningar, xT 0.3HbouchAdrien Pinot: 124 passningar, xT 0.15PinotNolan Binet: 114 passningar, xT 0.14BinetTheo Brusco: 109 passningar, xT 0.29BruscoJulien Boyer: 88 passningar, xT 0.43BoyerNoah Fatar: 81 passningar, xT 0.13FatarJoffrey Bultel: 48 passningar, xT -0.03Bultel
    xT networks

    The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.

    Laval
    Esteban Mouton: 296 passningar, xT 1.06MoutonSidi Bane: 253 passningar, xT 0.34BaneWilliam Bianda: 244 passningar, xT 0.64BiandaAboubacar Lo: 186 passningar, xT 0.32LoMathis Houdayer: 166 passningar, xT 0.42HoudayerJules Gaudin: 153 passningar, xT 0.49GaudinSam Sanna: 150 passningar, xT 0.5SannaAlessio Beaudouin: 140 passningar, xT 0.03BeaudouinMaxime Hautbois: 94 passningar, xT 0.14HautboisJoseph Layousse Samb: 91 passningar, xT 0.14SambTeddy Bouriaud: 79 passningar, xT 0.2Bouriaud
    Boulogne
    Jonas Serge Martin: 186 passningar, xT -0.07MartinDemba Thiam: 185 passningar, xT 0.38ThiamAntoine Kerriou: 181 passningar, xT 0.48KerriouBlondy Rudolph Nna Noukeu: 172 passningar, xT 0.28NoukeuAbdel Hbouch: 124 passningar, xT 0.3HbouchAdrien Pinot: 124 passningar, xT 0.15PinotNolan Binet: 114 passningar, xT 0.14BinetTheo Brusco: 109 passningar, xT 0.29BruscoJulien Boyer: 88 passningar, xT 0.43BoyerNoah Fatar: 81 passningar, xT 0.13FatarJoffrey Bultel: 48 passningar, xT -0.03Bultel

    The teams in numbers

    PerformanceLavalBoulogne
    Points69
    xPoints12.611.9
    xG per match1.50.91
    xGA per match1.31.1
    xG within 8s of winning the ball0.140.19
    xGA within 8s of losing the ball0.420.07
    Playing styleLavalBoulogne
    Build-up efficiency0.320.33
    Field tilt0.570.53
    xT per match1.20.75
    xTA per match10.9
    Won balls, offensive half2328
    Pressing intensity0.220.2
    Pressing efficiency0.30.29
    Pressing efficiency, offensive half0.270.25
    Entries into the box per match139
    Entries into the box against109
    Pass completion %0.780.7
    Pass completion % under pressure0.720.67
    Passes per match422301
    Passes against per match313401
    Switches of play per match34.510.6
    Long balls per match3921
    Set piecesLavalBoulogne
    xG from free kicks0.360.02
    Corners per match5.63.9
    Corners against per match45
    xG per corner0.010.01
    xGA per corner against0.030.02
    First touch, offensive corners %0.530.35
    First touch, defensive corners %0.570.7
    OtherLavalBoulogne
    Throw-in control0.730.77
    The goalkeepersMamadou Samassa (Laval)Blondy Rudolph Nna Noukeu (Boulogne)
    Saves2325
    Save %62%81%
    xG prevented50%62%
    Claims0 (0%)0 (0%)

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who wins Laval vs Boulogne according to our model?

    The model gives Laval a 47% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Laval 47%, draw 27%, Boulogne 26%.

    What is the most likely scoreline?

    The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 13% probability.

    Over or under 2.5 goals?

    The model rates over 2.5 goals at 45% and under at 55%.

    Will both teams score?

    The probability of both teams scoring is 50% according to the model.

    How many goals are expected in Laval vs Boulogne?

    The model expects 1.42 goals (xG) for Laval and 1.07 for Boulogne, 2.49 in total.

    What does the model say about double chance?

    Laval or draw (1X) 74%, Boulogne or draw (X2) 53% and no draw (12) 73%.

    Why are some legs locked in the bet builder?

    The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.

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