Laval v Rodez prediction
Team pages: Laval · Rodez · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Laval v Rodez, Ligue 2 on Sat, 22 May 2027 19:00 BST posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Laval host Rodez in Ligue 2 on Saturday 22 May (kick-off 19:00 UK).
The key numbers
Laval have conceded 20 goals, the most of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Laval are winless in their last seven matches in all competitions. Rodez are winless in their last six matches in all competitions. Laval have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
Nine of Laval’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in 10 of Laval’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). At home, Laval have three wins, three draws and two defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.50 points per game, scoring 1.25 and conceding 1.38. Laval have scored 13 goals, the sixth-most (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far).
10 of Rodez’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in nine of Rodez’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). Away from home, Rodez have three wins, two draws and three defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 1.38 points per game, scoring 1.38 and conceding 1.63. Rodez have scored 14 goals, the fifth-most of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Rodez have conceded 18 goals, the second-most of the 18 clubs.
Laval (18th) and Rodez (17th) are one point apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Rodez the stronger side, 66 rating points above Laval (Rodez 1414, Laval 1348, after at least 155 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
Rodez are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Laval. The most recent meeting, on 8 August 2026, finished Rodez 3–1 Laval.
Team news
Predicted Laval XI (4-3-1-2): M. Samassa, A. Lô, E. Mouton, W. Bianda, J. Gaudin, S. Sanna, C. Mandouki, M. Houdayer, J. Maggiotti, A. Kanté, E. Clavreul — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, M. Houdayer (4.9 per match over nine appearances, three goals) and E. Mouton (4.4 per match over eight appearances, two assists) have been Laval’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Laval (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), M. Houdayer averages 2.8 shots per 90 over 642 minutes, with a shot in seven of the last nine appearances. E. Mouton averages 2.4 tackles per 90 over 684 minutes, with a tackle in seven of the last eight appearances.
Predicted Rodez XI (5-3-2): L. Margueron, M. Magnin, R. Lipinski, L. Laurent, C. Roubiou, R. Ponti, J. Mendes, A. Cartillier, D. Pavlovic, M. Touho, K. Nagera — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Ibrahima Baldé (6.3 per match over four appearances, five goals) and R. Lipinski (4.7 per match over nine appearances, one goal and three assists) have been Rodez’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Rodez (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Ibrahima Baldé averages 2.4 shots per 90 over 596 minutes, with a shot in eight of the last nine appearances. R. Lipinski averages 1.3 tackles per 90 over 810 minutes, with a tackle in seven of the last nine appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Ligue 2 · Stade Francis Le Basser
- Head-to-head (last 6): Laval 3 · draws 2 · Rodez 1 · 2.67 goals/game
- Recent form: Laval 0W 2D 3L · Rodez 0W 0D 5L
Laval v Rodez (Ligue 2): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 19 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Laval for / against | Line | Rodez for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.5 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.38 for · 2.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 6 for · 3.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 6.63 for · 4.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 15.25 for · 12.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 13.63 for · 13.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 5.13 for · 4.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.63 for · 5.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 15 for · 15.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 14.88 for · 12.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2 for · 2.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.5 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
Laval
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Beaudouin n 4 | 37.3 | 3 | 1.8 | — |
| Trévis Dago n 8 | 53.6 | 2.9 | 2.3 | — |
| C. Mandouki n 8 | 65.9 | 2.4 | 1 | — |
| E. Clavreul n 8 | 63 | 2.3 | 0.5 | — |
| M. Houdayer n 8 | 77.3 | 1.9 | 3.2 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Kanté n 8 | 44.5 | 4 | 2 |
| Y. Court n 6 | 26.2 | 3.4 | 1.1 |
| M. Houdayer n 8 | 77.3 | 2.9 | 1.5 |
| C. Gourichy n 5 | 42.8 | 2.5 | 1.3 |
| M. Sellouki n 8 | 53.3 | 2.1 | 0.8 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. Clavreul n 8 | 63 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| A. Kanté n 8 | 44.5 | 0.8 | 0 |
| M. Houdayer n 8 | 77.3 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Trévis Dago n 8 | 53.6 | 0.4 | 0 |
| T. Bouriaud n 8 | 51 | 0 | 0.4 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| S. Sanna n 8 | 82.9 | 2.6 |
| E. Mouton n 8 | 85.5 | 2.4 |
| C. Mandouki n 8 | 65.9 | 2.4 |
| T. Bouriaud n 8 | 51 | 2 |
| M. Houdayer n 8 | 77.3 | 1.9 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Samassa n 8 | 90 | 3.1 |
| M. Hautbois n 8 | 90 | 3.1 |
Rodez
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Pavlovic n 8 | 41.3 | 2.7 | 0.8 | — |
| M. Saka n 8 | 37.3 | 2.7 | 0.9 | — |
| J. Mendes n 8 | 90 | 2.6 | 1.6 | — |
| C. Roubiou n 8 | 59 | 2.5 | 1 | — |
| M. Saka n 8 | 19.8 | 2.3 | 1.1 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Nsona n 8 | 23.5 | 3.4 | 1 |
| M. Touho n 8 | 62.6 | 3.1 | 1.1 |
| Nachon Nsingi n 8 | 40.8 | 2.8 | 0.6 |
| O. Joly n 8 | 36.5 | 2.2 | 1.5 |
| I. Baldé n 8 | 63.3 | 2.1 | 1.1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Baldé n 8 | 63.3 | 0.9 | 0 |
| O. Joly n 8 | 36.5 | 0.6 | 0 |
| R. Lipinski n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| C. Roubiou n 8 | 59 | 0.4 | 0 |
| R. Ponti n 8 | 54.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| S. Luyambula n 6 | 32.8 | 2.7 |
| M. Saka n 8 | 37.3 | 2.4 |
| Loni Laurent n 8 | 88.1 | 2.3 |
| M. Magnin n 8 | 90 | 1.8 |
| M. Saka n 8 | 19.8 | 1.7 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| L. Margueron n 8 | 88.3 | 2.8 |
| Q. Braat n 8 | 90 | 2.4 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Laval v Rodez — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-08-08 Rodez 3–1 Laval
- 2026-04-24 Laval 0–0 Rodez
- 2025-08-22 Rodez 1–1 Laval
- 2025-04-18 Laval 2–1 Rodez
- 2024-09-24 Rodez 1–3 Laval
- 2024-01-27 Rodez 1–2 Laval
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Laval and Rodez?
- In their last 6 meetings, Laval won 3, Rodez won 1 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.67 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Laval and Rodez?
- Recent form — Laval 0W 2D 3L; Rodez 0W 0D 5L.
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