Laval and Rodez face each other on Friday 04.24.2026, at 19:00 (UK Time), in a Ligue 2 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Laval's home ground, the Stade Francis-Le-Basser.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Stade Lavallois Mayenne Football Club and Rodez Aveyron Football, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.

APWin predictions for Laval vs Rodez

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

APWin Prediction

1st Half Under 1.5 Goals

The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.

👉 Our prediction is: Rodez to win

Plain and simple, we see Rodez winning this match. This betting tip is based on the team's overall strength, which has been evident in recent results, as well as the odds offered by betting sites.

With their current odds of 2.34 to win on the 1X2 market, this is clearly a high-value bet that you can cash in on.

👉 Our prediction is: Laval to win the 1st half

While the half-time market is not a particularly popular betting market, it does provide a good deal of value. And this is true for Laval vs Rodez, where we have Laval to win the first half as our best bet.

Laval has been quite a fast starter at home as they quickly put the pressure on their visitors in the opening minutes. That strategy should lead to a Laval taking an advantage into half-time.

Laval preview

Laval heads into the match with the following record in the Ligue 2: in 31 matches, Stade Lavallois Mayenne Football Club secured 5 victories, 13 draws, and 13 losses, maintaining an average of 0.9 points per game.

Taking a broader look at The Tangos's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 8 victories so far.

Laval has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 41 goals, of which 28 were scored in the Ligue 2, resulting in an average of 0.9 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Mamadou Camara, who has found the back of the net 8 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Malik Tchokounté has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, Laval has conceded 43 goals in the Ligue 2 (an average of 1.39 per game) and 45 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.29 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.

Rodez preview

Rodez comes into the game with 31 matches played so far in the Ligue 2. They have secured 13 victories, 12 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.65 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 15 wins, 12 draws, and 7 losses.

Rodez Aveyron Football's attack has been highly effective, scoring 47 goals during this period. Of that total, 41 were netted in the Ligue 2, with an average of 1.32 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.38.

The Aveyronnais's offensive system is led by Ibrahima Baldé, the team's top scorer this season. The french forward has found the back of the net 9 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Jean Lambert Evans. The defender has contributed with 9 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 37 goals with an average of 1.19 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 40 goals in 34 matches, averaging 1.18 per match.

Head to head: Laval vs Rodez

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Laval

France - Ligue 2

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D D W L

1.6

Home D W D D D

1.4

Away W D L L D

1

Away Team

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Rodez

France - Ligue 2

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W D D W

2.2

Home W W D W W

2.6

Away D W D W W

2.2

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Published on 21 April 2026, at 20:01 Last updated on 21 April 2026, at 20:01
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