Red Star and Laval face each other on Friday 04.03.2026, at 19:00 (UK Time), in a Ligue 2 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Red Star's home ground, the Stade Bauer.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Red Star Football Club and Stade Lavallois Mayenne Football Club, 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 Red Star vs Laval
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Red Star preview
Red Star heads into the match with the following record in the Ligue 2: in 27 matches, Red Star Football Club secured 12 victories, 8 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 1.63 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Red Star's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 13 victories so far.
Red Star has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 35 goals, of which 32 were scored in the Ligue 2, resulting in an average of 1.19 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Damien Durand, who has found the back of the net 9 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Saîf-Eddine Khaoui has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Red Star has conceded 27 goals in the Ligue 2 (an average of 1 per game) and 28 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.97 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Laval preview
Laval comes into the game with 28 matches played so far in the Ligue 2. They have secured 4 victories, 11 draws, and 13 losses, maintaining an average of 0.82 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 8 wins, 11 draws, and 14 losses.
Stade Lavallois Mayenne Football Club's attack has been highly effective, scoring 39 goals during this period. Of that total, 24 were netted in the Ligue 2, with an average of 0.86 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.18.
The Tangos's offensive system is led by Mamadou Camara, the team's top scorer this season. The french forward has found the back of the net 6 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Malik Tchokounté. The forward has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 41 goals with an average of 1.46 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 43 goals in 33 matches, averaging 1.3 per match.
Head to head: Red Star vs Laval
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Red Star
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L D L |
1.4 |
| Home | W D W L D |
1.6 |
| Away | W L L D W |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 44% | 38% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.19 | 2.31 | 2.07 |
| Scored | 1.19 | 1.08 | 1.29 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1.23 | 0.79 |
| Both Teams to Score | 41% | 54% | 29% |
| Without Conceding | 44% | 38% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 26% | 23% | 29% |
| 1st to Score | 59% | 62% | 57% |
|
xG
|
1.27 | 1.36 | 1.18 |
|
xGA
|
1.18 | 1.1 | 1.25 |
Laval
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L D D L |
1 |
| Home | W D D D L |
1.2 |
| Away | L L D L D |
0.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 14% | 7% | 21% |
| Goals | 2.32 | 2.5 | 2.14 |
| Scored | 0.86 | 0.93 | 0.79 |
| Conceded | 1.46 | 1.57 | 1.36 |
| Both Teams to Score | 46% | 50% | 43% |
| Without Conceding | 18% | 7% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 46% | 50% | 43% |
| 1st to Score | 59% | 36% | 43% |
|
xG
|
1.14 | 1.36 | 0.91 |
|
xGA
|
1.43 | 1.41 | 1.46 |
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