Laval vs Sochaux Prediction

Laval hosts Sochaux on 18 September 2026 at 21:00 in Ligue 2. Laval sits 16th in the 18-team table and has won just once in their last six matches, losing four. David Vienne's side concedes over two goals per game on average. A 2–3 defeat to Dijon last time out saw Laval fight back twice—Abubakari Kanté scored on 34 minutes and Ethan Clavrol on 73—but they could not hold on. Their only recent bright spot came in August with a 2–1 win over Nantes, a result that only underlines how unstable the squad has become.

Form and H2H

Laval won 3, drew 2, and lost 5 in their last ten matches, averaging 1.40 goals for and 1.80 against. Sochaux won 3, drew 4, and lost 3 in the same period, with 0.60 goals for and 1.19 against. The pair have met six times since 2015. Laval won 2–1 in April 2016 and drew 1–1 in September 2016 and February 2017. Sochaux won 4–1 in September 2022 and drew 2–2 in April 2015 and 0–0 in November 2015.

Best bet

Under 2.5 goals is the pick. Laval's defensive fragility and Sochaux's blunt away form—0.60 goals per game over ten matches—point to a low-scoring affair despite Laval's recent leakiness. Melbet offer 1.57 for Under 2.5 goals.

Odds to watch

Laval's home win trades at 2.25 on Melbet and 1xBet, and 2.14 on Mostbet. The draw sits at 3.18 on Melbet and 1xBet, and 2.93 on Mostbet. Sochaux away win is priced at 3.21 on Melbet and 1xBet, and 3.11 on Mostbet.