01 · 2 legs
Safe
- Double chance Nantes or draw (X2)64%
- Under 3.5 goals80%
Ligue 2Stade Francis Le Basser, Laval26°0,9 mm15 km/h
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NantesThe model's lean: 2 · Nantes (38%)Best value by the model: 1 · Laval @ 3.70 (+17 %)
Laval – Nantes · Ligue 2
1 · Laval 32%X 30%38% Nantes · 2
32%
30%
38%
Analysis: Laval – Nantes
Marcus Johansson · · How the predictions work
Thirty-eight percent. That's the probability the model gives Nantes to take all three points against Laval, which is slightly more than the 32% chance given to the home side. This tilt towards Nantes reflects not just the underlying statistical model but also recent form. Despite Laval's home advantage, the probability isn't enough to make them favorites. The model's lean towards Nantes isn't just a mathematical curiosity; it suggests a subtle but real edge for the visitors who will be keen to exploit it.
Laval, with their 32% chance, may still be a tricky opponent. But one can't ignore the weight of historical data since 2023, modest though it might be. Laval have proven to be a team capable of surprise, yet the model's expectation of a 1-1 draw (14%) as the most likely scoreline underscores the evenly matched nature of this fixture. Both teams rack up a symmetrical expected goals figure of 1.15, hinting at a cagey affair where neither side can afford to take their foot off the pedal.
Nantes, with their slightly higher chance of securing a win, will likely be buoyed by their form and the pressure they're able to exert away from home. The small sample size of head-to-head meetings between the two teams tempers any sweeping conclusions, but it doesn't diminish the visitors' relatively sharper edge. With odds of 11% each for a 1-0 home win or a 0-1 away win, the potential for this match to be a low-scoring affair is apparent.
The weather is calm, meaning there won't be the usual excuses provided by rain or strong wind to suppress goals, yet the model's numbers already account for such factors. The inclination towards a low-scoring match is further reinforced by the relatively low probability for over 2.5 goals, standing at just 41%. The under, then, seems the safer call here, aligning with the model's suggestion for a scoreline that doesn't exceed two goals.
The sharpest angle, particularly for the punters, lies with the bookmaker offering value for a Nantes win at attractive odds. This is the kind of opportunity that might just tip the balance for those looking to take a calculated risk on a team that the model sees as having a slight edge.
LavalForm WDLWL
Key players
- Malik SelloukiFxG 0.20 · xT 0.11
- Mamadou CamaraFxG 0.28 · xT 0.04
- Thibaut VargasRWBxG 0.04 · xT 0.17
NantesForm L
Match prediction: Laval – Nantes
Predicted score matrix
Nantes →
Laval →
0
1
2
3
4+
0
0–010.3%
0–111.1%
0–26.6%
0–32.5%
0–4+0.9%
1
1–011.1%
1–113.6%
1–27.6%
1–32.9%
1–4+1.1%
2
2–06.6%
2–17.6%
2–24.4%
2–31.7%
2–4+0.6%
3
3–02.6%
3–12.9%
3–21.7%
3–30.6%
3–4+0.2%
4+
4+–00.9%
4+–11.1%
4+–20.6%
4+–30.2%
4+–4+0.1%
Most likely scorelines
- 1.1-114%
- 2.1-011%
- 3.0-111%
- 4.0-010%
- 5.2-18%
Expected goals
1,15–1,15
Both teams to score
47%
Over/under goals
Expected goals: 2,3010%
122%
227%
320%
412%
5+8%
Under 2,559%
@1.67
Over 2,541%
@2.19
Ready-made bet suggestions
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Balanced
- Double chance Nantes or draw (X2)64%
- Under 2.5 goals59%
- Bahmed Deuff to score19%
03 · 4 legs
Bold
- Both teams to score47%
- Over 2.5 goals41%
- Trevis Dago to score26%
- Ibrahima Sissoko to be booked22%
Odds & value
The model's value spots
Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).
- 1 · Laval32% probability@3.70PinnacleEV+17%
- 1 · Laval32% probability@3.45BetsafeEV+9%
- 1 · Laval32% probability@3.45BetssonEV+9%
| Bookmaker | 1 · Laval | X | 2 · Nantes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsafe | EV+ 9% 3.45 | 3.15 | 2.05 |
| Betsson | EV+ 9% 3.45 | 3.15 | 2.05 |
| Nordicbet | EV+ 9% 3.45 | 3.15 | 2.05 |
| Pinnacle | EV+ 17% 3.70 | 3.27 | 2.06 |
Odds updated 13 Aug, 14:11
Statistics
Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).
Laval
Nantes
Laval (1–3)
Nantes (0–1)
Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.
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Nantes
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
Nantes
| The goalkeepers | Mamadou Samassa (Laval) | Maxime Dupé (Nantes) |
|---|---|---|
| Saves | 6 | 2 |
| Save % | 67% | 67% |
| xG prevented | 45% | 62% |
| Claims | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
Frequently asked questions
Who wins Laval vs Nantes according to our model?
The model gives Nantes a 38% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Laval 32%, draw 30%, Nantes 38%.
What is the most likely scoreline?
The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 14% probability.
Over or under 2.5 goals?
The model rates over 2.5 goals at 41% and under at 59%.
Will both teams score?
The probability of both teams scoring is 47% according to the model.
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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