Metz and Laval face each other in an official match of the 2026/27 Ligue 2 season. The game takes place at Stade Saint-Symphorien on Saturday, 22/08/2026, at 13:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Football Club de Metz vs Stade Lavallois Mayenne Football Club, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Metz vs Laval
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The Maroons preview
Metz comes into the match having played 2 games in the Ligue 2 so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 2 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 5 wins, 9 draws, and 24 losses.
Metz's attack has scored 37 goals during this period. Out of this total, 2 goals were scored in the Ligue 2, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.97.
The offence system of Metz is led by Gauthier Hein as the top scorer of the season. The french forward has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Gauthier Hein, who has contributed with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 0.5 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 81 goals conceded in 38 matches, resulting in an average of 2.13.
The Tangos preview
On the other hand, Laval comes into the match having played 2 games in the Ligue 2 so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 1.5 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 11 wins, 14 draws, and 16 losses.
Laval's attack has scored 48 goals during this period. Out of this total, 3 goals were scored in the Ligue 2, averaging 1.5 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.17.
The offence system of Laval is led by Mamadou Camara as the top scorer of the season. The french forward has scored 9 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Malik Tchokounté, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 4 goals with an average of 2 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 54 goals conceded in 41 matches, resulting in an average of 1.32.
Head to head: Metz vs Laval
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Metz
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W D L L |
1 |
| Home | W L L L D |
0.8 |
| Away | D D D L D |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.5 | 3 | 0 |
| Scored | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| 1st to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.33 | 1.64 | 1.02 |
|
xGA
|
1.29 | 1.66 | 0.92 |
Laval
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W L D |
1.4 |
| Home | W W D D W |
2.2 |
| Away | L L W D L |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.5 | 3 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 0% | 100% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.87 | 1.1 | 0.63 |
|
xGA
|
2.11 | 1.6 | 2.61 |
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