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Ligue 2 | Fri 09 Oct, 19:00

PAU v Laval Stats

Data last updated: Thu 08 Oct 2026, 09:03 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

PAU and Laval meet in a Ligue 2 clash where both sides have shown mixed recent form but a clear tendency towards open play. PAU sits mid-table with 8 points, while Laval struggles near the relegation zone with 5 points. Both teams have scored and conceded in recent matches, suggesting a contest with attacking intent and defensive vulnerabilities. Tactical setups appear balanced with neither side dominating possession heavily, setting the stage for a game where both teams are likely to find scoring opportunities.

BT4Y best bet

Both Teams to Score

  • Both teams have scored in 40% (PAU) and 80% (Laval) of recent matches.
  • PAU averages 16.2 shots per game with 4.6 on target, Laval similarly averages 16.4 shots with 4.6 on target.
  • Laval's recent matches have a 60% rate of over 2.5 goals, indicating attacking openness.
  • Head-to-head average goals stand at 1.9 per game over 10 matches, supporting goal involvement from both sides.
  • Top attackers like Abdoulaye Mbaye (PAU) and M. Houdayer (Laval) provide consistent goal threats and shot volume.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model estimates a 73.3% chance that both teams will score, well above the implied market chance of 57.8%, indicating strong value. Both PAU and Laval have shown offensive capabilities and defensive lapses, with Laval's high BTTS rate of 80% and PAU's 40% supporting this view. Shot volumes and key attacking players like Mbaye and Houdayer reinforce the likelihood of goals at both ends. The balanced recent form and tactical openness further underpin the expectation of goals from both sides.

Model Probability72.8% model chance vs 57.8% implied (+15 pts)
Strong positive
Market Implied Chance72.8% model chance vs 57.8% implied (+15 pts)
Neutral
Recent BTTS RatesPAU 40%, Laval 80%
Strong positive
Shot Volume~16 shots per team per game
Positive
Key Player ThreatsMbaye and Houdayer consistent shooters
Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

The Both Teams to Score bet fits the tactical and statistical profile of this Ligue 2 fixture. Laval's attacking intent and PAU's vulnerability at the back create a scenario where both sides are likely to find the net. The data highlights consistent shot creation and goal involvement from key attackers, making BTTS a logical choice for this match.

Main risk

Clean-sheet strength on one side can quickly weaken the shared-scoring case.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Both Teams to Score

“This fixture's attacking balance and defensive gaps on both sides make Both Teams to Score a compelling angle, supported by strong shot metrics and recent scoring trends.”

Key Data Signals

Both Teams to Score evidence

Both teams have scored in 40% (PAU) and 80% (Laval) of recent matches.

PAU averages 16.2 shots per game with 4.6 on target, Laval similarly averages 16.4 shots with 4.6 on target.

Laval's recent matches have a 60% rate of over 2.5 goals, indicating attacking openness.

Head-to-head average goals stand at 1.9 per game over 10 matches, supporting goal involvement from both sides.

What To Watch In The Data

Both Teams to Score notes

  • In the last 10 meetings, the average goals per game stand at 1.9, with a notable frequency of both teams scoring.
  • Laval's recent matches show a 60% rate of over 2.5 goals, indicating a trend toward open, attacking games.
  • This suggests a tempo and style conducive to multiple goal-scoring opportunities for both sides.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

PAU1
Avg goals scored
Laval1
PAU1
Avg goals conceded
Laval2
PAU40%
BTTS rate
Laval80%
PAU20%
Over 2.5 goals
Laval60%
Market aligned with main pickBTTS YesBet365 guide price · Model 73% vs implied 58% · edge +15 pts
1.73
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Under 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 63%
1.85
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 41%
1.95
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Over 1.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 59%
1.28
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Over 3.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 23%
3.25
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BTTS NoBetMGM guide price · model 31%
2
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Recent form data shows Laval scoring and conceding in 80% of matches, while PAU has a 40% BTTS rate. Combined with an average of 1.9 goals per game in their last 10 meetings, the trend supports a game where both sides are likely to score, driven by open play and defensive vulnerabilities.
Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Market aligned with main pickBTTS YesBet365 guide price · Model 73% vs implied 58% · edge +15 pts
1.73
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PAU to WinBetfred guide price · model 61%
2
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PAU Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 69%
1.58
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Over 8.5 CornersBet365 guide price · model 67%
1.53
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Laval Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 42%
2.35
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 41%
1.95
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Laval to WinBet365 guide price · model 23%
3.4
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The 72.8% for Both Teams to Score sits against roughly 57.8% implied by the current price (+15 pts). PAU show a 40% BTTS rate and Laval show a 80% BTTS rate, which is the right starting point for this market.

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Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

PAU

WLDDL
Last 51W 2D 2L
Last 5 record
Last 102W 2D 3L
18 Sep 2026H Dunkerque2-0
11 Sep 2026A Montpellier0-1
04 Sep 2026H Sochaux1-1
28 Aug 2026A Rodez2-2
21 Aug 2026H Nancy0-1

Laval

DLLLD
Last 50W 2D 3L
Last 5 record
Last 101W 2D 4L
18 Sep 2026H Sochaux1-1
11 Sep 2026A Dijon2-3
04 Sep 2026H RED Star FC 931-2
28 Aug 2026H Grenoble0-3
22 Aug 2026A Metz1-1
Best odds for this sectionHome / DrawBet365 guide price · Model 85% vs implied 78% · edge +7.1 pts
1.28
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PAU to WinBetfred guide price · model 61%
2
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PAU Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 69%
1.58
Check odds @ 1.58
Laval Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 42%
2.35
Check odds @ 2.35
Away / DrawBet365 guide price · model 48%
1.67
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Laval to WinBet365 guide price · model 23%
3.4
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DrawBetfred guide price · model 25%
3.1
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PAU's recent matches have yielded 5 points with a modest goal return, while Laval has struggled with just 2 points and a higher goals-against tally. Laval's 60% over 2.5 goals rate and 80% BTTS rate contrast with PAU's more cautious 20% over 2.5 and 40% BTTS, indicating Laval's matches tend to be more open and goal-rich, supporting the BTTS selection.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

20%PAU Over 2.5
60%Laval Over 2.5
1.9H2H avg goals
In the last 10 meetings, the average goals per game stand at 1.9, with a notable frequency of both teams scoring. Laval's recent matches show a 60% rate of over 2.5 goals, indicating a trend toward open, attacking games. This suggests a tempo and style conducive to multiple goal-scoring opportunities for both sides.

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