26 August 2016 at 18:00

20
Full Time
Referee: Eric Wattellier

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Valenciennes3wins
4draws10 meetings
Laval3wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.1

Average goals per game

40%

Games with 3+ goals

40%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 6.0%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 44.6%Draw 34.3%Away 27.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.202.803.60
Max2.333.003.90
Market favourite:Valenciennes · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market41.9%33.1%25.0%
Public market42.7%31.3%26.1%
Δ0.8%1.8%1.0%

Valenciennes vs Laval — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Valenciennes
Result vs. Market: Valenciennes (45%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

ValenciennesHalf-time:00Laval

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
10/02/24Valenciennes1–1Laval3.25/3.01/2.34
30/09/23Laval1–0Valenciennes1.74/3.52/4.93
03/02/23Valenciennes3–1Laval2.67/3.02/2.82
12/11/22Laval1–0Valenciennes2.10/3.20/3.61
26/08/16Valenciennes2–0Laval2.24/2.92/3.70
03/02/17Laval0–0Valenciennes2.44/2.93/3.25
30/10/15Valenciennes0–0Laval2.45/2.97/3.20
18/03/16Laval0–3Valenciennes2.12/3.03/3.94
19/12/14Laval3–1Valenciennes2.16/3.00/3.80
08/05/15Valenciennes2–2Laval1.97/3.17/4.23

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Valenciennes

W 122D 131L 154
Over 2.541
Goals scored445

Away Record: Laval

W 254D 263L 315
Over 2.544
Goals scored923

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Valenciennes defeated Laval 2:0. The match was played in Ligue 2 2016. Goals were scored by Nuno Da Costa 79′, S. Ciss 90′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Valenciennes had 53% possession while Laval held 47%. Valenciennes had 13 shots (4 on target) compared to 18 (2 on target) for Laval. Valenciennes made 2 substitutions, Laval made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Valenciennes and Laval — 2 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.

Valenciennes
Laval
Kick Off
29′
E. QuintinM. Dembélé
Half Time
E. Enza-YamissiE. Butin
64′
76′
S. KonéA. N'Diaye
Nuno Da Costa

assist: S. Ciss

79′
83′
M. CoutadeurR. Bayard
A. FulginiA. Kabore
84′
Loris Nery90′
S. Ciss

assist: A. Kabore

90+5′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Valenciennes had 53% possession against Laval's 47%. Valenciennes registered 13 shots (4 on target) while Laval managed 18 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 2–8. Fouls committed: 17–7.

4Shots on Goal2
7Shots off Goal14
13Total Shots18
2Blocked Shots2
9Shots insidebox8
4Shots outsidebox10
17Fouls7
2Corner Kicks8
2Offsides3
53%Ball Possession47%
3Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves3
405Total passes352
325Passes accurate258
80%Passes %73%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Valenciennes have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats. Laval show 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.

Valenciennes

LWLDWW

Laval

DWDDWL

Valenciennes vs Laval Head to Head Results

Valenciennes and Laval have met 9 times — Valenciennes won 2, Laval won 3, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2014. Laval leads the head-to-head with 3 victories from 9 meetings. A combined 19 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.11 per match (10 for the home side, 9 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 4 matches (44%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 4 games (44%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–1 in 2023.

2

Valenciennes

4

Drawn

3

Laval

Goals: 10Goals: 9

Recent Meetings (9)

10 Feb 2024Valenciennes1 – 1Laval
30 Sept 2023Laval1 – 0Valenciennes
3 Feb 2023Valenciennes3 – 1Laval
12 Nov 2022Laval1 – 0Valenciennes
3 Feb 2017Laval0 – 0Valenciennes
18 Mar 2016Laval0 – 3Valenciennes
30 Oct 2015Valenciennes0 – 0Laval
8 May 2015Valenciennes2 – 2Laval
19 Dec 2014Laval3 – 1Valenciennes
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026