Ligue 2Nouste Camp, Pau12°8 km/h

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    LavalLaval
    The model's lean: 1 · Pau (41%)Best value by the model: 2 · Laval @ 3.35 (+4 %)

    Pau vs Laval · Ligue 2

    1 · Pau 41%X 28%31% Laval · 2

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    Analysis: Pau – Laval

    Oscar Nilsson · · Model-assisted analysis, fact-checked · How the predictions work

    The model sees Pau as slight favorites with a 41% chance of winning, but Laval shouldn't be underestimated. They're given a 31% likelihood of victory — enough to suggest value in their odds. Pau have won both previous encounters since 2023, though with just two matches, this head-to-head record should be taken lightly compared to form and expected goals.

    Expected goals favor the hosts, with 1.59 to Laval's 1.29, hinting at a tight contest. A 1-1 draw is the most probable outcome according to the statistical breakdown, but a narrow 2-1 or 1-0 victory for Pau also holds merit. The numbers suggest a competitive encounter rather than a one-sided affair.

    With a 55% chance for over 2.5 goals, there's a slight lean toward a more open game, and both teams scoring is pegged at 58%. However, the model's probabilities for a lower-scoring match are not far behind. Given these nuances, punters might expect a balanced game with potential for goals from both sides.

    If you're looking for a betting angle, the over 2.5 goals market presents a 2% edge at odds of 1.85 with LeoVegas, while backing Laval at 3.25 carries a smaller 1% edge. Both bets offer a touch of value, underscoring a match with potential surprises.

    The most compelling bet might be the over 2.5 goals at 1.85 with LeoVegas, supported by the 55% model probability. But keep an eye on Laval's odds as well — there's just enough value to make them worth a look.

    PauPau
    Form LDDLW
    Key players
    • Babacar LeyeFxG 0.76 · xT -0.06
    • Hacène BenaliFxG 0.09 · xT -0.02
    • Jessy BenetCDMxG 0.18 · xT 0.08
    LavalLaval
    Form DLLLD
    Key players
    • Malik SelloukiRWxG 0.10 · xT 0.00
    • Esteban MoutonRBxG 0.02 · xT 0.24
    • Abou KanteFxG 0.72 · xT 0.01

    Match prediction: Pau – Laval

    Predicted score matrix

    Laval →
    Pau →
    0
    1
    2
    3
    4+
    0
    0–05.9%
    0–16.9%
    0–24.7%
    0–32.0%
    0–4+0.9%
    1
    1–08.6%
    1–111.9%
    1–27.4%
    1–33.2%
    1–4+1.4%
    2
    2–07.1%
    2–19.1%
    2–25.9%
    2–32.5%
    2–4+1.1%
    3
    3–03.7%
    3–14.8%
    3–23.1%
    3–31.3%
    3–4+0.6%
    4+
    4+–02.1%
    4+–12.7%
    4+–21.8%
    4+–30.8%
    4+–4+0.3%
    Probability per final score. Rows = home goals, columns = away goals.

    Most likely scorelines

    1. 1.1-112%
    2. 2.2-19%
    3. 3.1-09%
    4. 4.1-27%
    5. 5.2-07%
    Expected goals
    1,59–1,29
    Both teams to score
    58%

    Over/under goals

    Expected goals: 2,9
    Under 2,545%
    @1.82
    Over 2,555%
    @1.88EV+3%

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    01 · 2 legs

    Safe

    • Double chance Pau or draw (1X)69%
    • Over 1.5 goals79%

    Combined probability

    55%

    Fair odds

    1.83

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

    02 · 3 legs

    Balanced

    • Double chance Pau or draw (1X)69%
    • Over 2.5 goals55%
    • Babacar Leye to score29%

    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 score58%
    • Over 2.5 goals55%
    • Babacar Leye to score29%
    • Cyril Paul Mandouki to be booked25%

    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+).

    • 2 · Laval31% probability@3.35BetsafeEV+4%reference odds
    • 2 · Laval31% probability@3.35NordicbetEV+4%reference odds
    • Over 2.555% probability@1.88BetsafeEV+3%reference odds
    Bookmaker1 · PauX2 · Laval
    Betsafe2.083.25
    EV+ 4%
    3.35
    LeoVegas2.053.25
    EV+ 1%
    3.25
    Nordicbet2.083.25
    EV+ 4%
    3.35

    Odds updated 1 Oct, 07:36

    Statistics

    Head-to-head

    2 matches
    Pau 2Draw 0Laval 0
    Goals: 2–0 (⌀ 1)

    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).

    Pau
    Laval
    When goals are scored and conceded — 2026
    Pau (6–6)
    Laval (8–14)
    Pass networks

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

    Pau
    Tom Pouilly: 220 passningar, xT 1.61PouillyGaëtan Paquiez: 206 passningar, xT 0.56PaquiezJessy Benet: 180 passningar, xT 0.48BenetAnthony Briançon: 168 passningar, xT 0.49BriançonAxel Dodote: 134 passningar, xT 0.2DodoteAxel Bamba: 115 passningar, xT 0.22BambaAbdel-Hakim Abdallah: 106 passningar, xT 0.67AbdallahCheikh Fall: 98 passningar, xT 0.2FallBrice Maubleu: 97 passningar, xT 0.06MaubleuLorenzo Rajot: 77 passningar, xT 0.22RajotHacène Benali: 56 passningar, xT -0.25Benali
    Laval
    William Bianda: 308 passningar, xT 0.74BiandaAboubacar Lo: 284 passningar, xT 0.66LoEsteban Mouton: 236 passningar, xT 0.66MoutonSam Sanna: 219 passningar, xT 0.39SannaJules Gaudin: 206 passningar, xT 0.36GaudinCyril Mandouki: 144 passningar, xT 0.11MandoukiMamadou Samassa: 131 passningar, xT 0.09SamassaAlessio Beaudouin: 122 passningar, xT -0.02BeaudouinMathis Houdayer: 105 passningar, xT 0.05HoudayerJulien Maggiotti: 99 passningar, xT 0.19MaggiottiSidi Bane: 72 passningar, xT 0.1Bane
    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.

    Pau
    Tom Pouilly: 220 passningar, xT 1.61PouillyGaëtan Paquiez: 206 passningar, xT 0.56PaquiezJessy Benet: 180 passningar, xT 0.48BenetAnthony Briançon: 168 passningar, xT 0.49BriançonAxel Dodote: 134 passningar, xT 0.2DodoteAxel Bamba: 115 passningar, xT 0.22BambaAbdel-Hakim Abdallah: 106 passningar, xT 0.67AbdallahCheikh Fall: 98 passningar, xT 0.2FallBrice Maubleu: 97 passningar, xT 0.06MaubleuLorenzo Rajot: 77 passningar, xT 0.22RajotHacène Benali: 56 passningar, xT -0.25Benali
    Laval
    William Bianda: 308 passningar, xT 0.74BiandaAboubacar Lo: 284 passningar, xT 0.66LoEsteban Mouton: 236 passningar, xT 0.66MoutonSam Sanna: 219 passningar, xT 0.39SannaJules Gaudin: 206 passningar, xT 0.36GaudinCyril Mandouki: 144 passningar, xT 0.11MandoukiMamadou Samassa: 131 passningar, xT 0.09SamassaAlessio Beaudouin: 122 passningar, xT -0.02BeaudouinMathis Houdayer: 105 passningar, xT 0.05HoudayerJulien Maggiotti: 99 passningar, xT 0.19MaggiottiSidi Bane: 72 passningar, xT 0.1Bane
    The goalkeepersBrice Maubleu (Pau)Mamadou Samassa (Laval)
    Saves2723
    Save %82%62%
    xG prevented61%50%
    Claims0 (0%)0 (0%)

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who wins Pau vs Laval according to our model?

    The model gives Pau a 41% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Pau 41%, draw 28%, Laval 31%.

    What is the most likely scoreline?

    The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 12% probability.

    Over or under 2.5 goals?

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

    Will both teams score?

    The probability of both teams scoring is 58% 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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