Match analysis
FranceLigue 2
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Ligue 2 fixture.
Laval were beaten 1-0 at home by Montpellier on Saturday 27 September 2025 (Ligue 2). Montpellier led 1-0 at the break and saw it out. Laval had 17 shots and Montpellier 11, with Laval enjoying 63% possession.
The goal for Montpellier came from A. Mendy (26').
In three meetings since October 2016, Montpellier have won all three. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Laval vs Montpellier prediction page.
3W 4D 3L1.30 pts/game
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| LavalHome | Rating | MontpellierAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,513 | Overall | 1,477 |
| 1,483 | Match venue | 1,489 |
| 1,483 | At home | 1,491 |
| 1,519 | Away | 1,489 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,452 | Attack | 1,475 |
| 1,549 | Defence | 1,509 |
| 1,469 | Home attack | 1,491 |
| 1,438 | Away attack | 1,480 |
| 1,504 | Home defence | 1,496 |
| 1,578 | Away defence | 1,513 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,328 | Goal environment | 1,492 |
| 1,563 | Home goals | 1,500 |
| 1,265 | Away goals | 1,492 |
| 1,503 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,494 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,495 |
| 1,522 | Close games | 1,481 |
| 1,502 | Winning margin | 1,475 |
Match venue compares Laval at home with Montpellier away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.