Value bet: Laval to win @ 3.55 – our chance 31% vs 28% implied by the price (edge +11%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultRodez to win ✓45% · @2.00
Double chanceEither team to win ✓76% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓61% · @1.73
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓76% · @1.30
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.74
Rodez vs Laval: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Rodez welcome Laval to Stade Paul-Lignon for a Ligue 2 fixture on Saturday 8 August (19:45 WAT). In the table, Rodez are 13th, lower half, on 13 points after 12 matches; Laval are 18th (in the drop zone) with 9.
Current form
Rodez, last 5: LDWWW Their latest outing: 2–4 defeat to Montpellier, away. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 2.8 a game lately.
Laval, last 5: DWLWL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Le Havre, away. The attack is flying at 2.3 goals per game.
Head to head
When they last met (24 Apr 2026) it ended Laval 0–0 Rodez.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Rodez 1.7 xG, Laval 1.3 xG – a total near 3.0. That is an open game on paper: 53% for three or more goals, 61% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Rodez 45%, draw 24%, Laval 31%.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.73.
Price worth noting: Laval to win @3.55 – the bookmaker implies 28%, our ratings say 31%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (76%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: Rodez 1–1 Laval. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Rodez45%fair 2.23 · @2.00
Draw24%fair 4.20 · @3.45
Laval31%fair 3.19 · @3.55
2.99Expected goals
1.68Rodez xG
1.30Laval xG
61%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
2–19%
1–08%
1–27%
2–07%
0–17%
From our goals model: Rodez 1.7 – 1.3 Laval expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Rodez vs Laval?
On our numbers Rodez have a 45% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Laval 31%.
How many goals will there be in Rodez vs Laval?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Rodez vs Laval?
Our predicted score is Rodez 1–1 Laval, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Rodez vs Laval?
Rodez vs Laval (Ligue 2) kicks off on Saturday 8 August 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Stade Paul-Lignon.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
