Prediction for match Laval — Pau

Odds and Probability Percentages for Match Outcome

In the match between Laval and Pau, set to take place on January 30th as part of France's Ligue 2, bookmakers have marked Pau as the favorite. Pau's win is priced at 2.19 with a 42.79% probability, while Laval's success is at 3.16 with a 29.65% chance. A draw is valued at 3.40, corresponding to a 27.56% probability. Thus, the odds and percentages indicate a slight advantage for Pau, but the difference in chances between the teams is not significant. A bet on over 2.5 goals at 2.21 appears most appealing in terms of odds and statistical backing, considering both teams' recent scoring profiles.

Team Results and Statistics

In additional metrics over the last five matches, Laval averages 44.8% possession, 3.8 corners, 3 yellow cards, 15.4 fouls, and 1.8 offsides per game. Pau shows a higher possession rate at 53.6%, along with 7.6 corners, 3 yellow cards, 15.2 fouls, and 1.8 offsides. Laval's last three matches resulted in: January 23rd Amiens 0-0 Laval, January 16th Laval 0-2 Bastia, January 10th Istres 0-2 Laval. Pau's most recent matches: January 23rd Pau 2-2 Grenoble, January 16th Dunkerque 3-1 Pau, January 3rd Pau 3-3 Rodez. In their last head-to-head on September 23, 2025, Pau defeated Laval 1-0. The history also includes a 1-1 draw and a 3-1 win for Laval.

How Many Goals Will Be Scored in Laval vs. Pau

In the last five matches, Laval's games had over 2.5 goals once and under 2.5 goals four times. Conversely, Pau's matches had over 2.5 goals four times out of five, under once. Laval averages 2 goals per match, Pau 3.6. Pau scores an average of 1.6 goals, while Laval scores 0.8, with Pau conceding 2 and Laval 1.2. By halves, Laval never saw over 1.5 goals in the first half, achieving it twice in the second half out of five. Pau had over 1.5 goals twice in the first half and four times in the second half out of five. Laval most frequently scores between the 16th-30th, 46th-60th, 61st-75th, and 76th-90th minutes (25% each), while Pau is most prolific between the 46th-60th minutes (40%). Both teams are most vulnerable to conceding in the 76th-90th minute range: Laval at 50%, Pau at 44%. Considering Pau's attacking activity, high average scoring, and frequent over 2.5 totals, a bet on over 2.5 goals at 2.21 seems justified.

Analysis of Corner Totals

Over the last five matches, Laval averages 3.8 corners, Pau 7.6. For totals over 9.5 corners, Laval had no occurrences, Pau 4 out of 5. Looking at corner totals odds, the closest to the average sum (3.8 + 7.6 = 11.4) is over 11.5 at 2.78 and under 11.5 at 1.34. There is also a line for over 9.5 at 1.69 and under 9.5 at 2.02. In terms of corner outcomes, Pau is favored with a 1.82 odds. Given Pau's high corner activity, a bet on over 11.5 corners seems logical, and individual corner totals for Pau can also be considered. Overall, the match promises to be rich in corner kicks from Pau, as supported by both averages and recent match frequencies.