Our Lorient vs Laval Prediction: 2-1
Lorient vs Laval in the France Ligue 2 is scheduled for an 13:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 22, 2025. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
This Lorient vs Laval prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Lorient's Last Match – Troyes vs Lorient
Determined to maintain their recent success, Lorient must win following their 1-0 France Ligue 2 victory against Troyes on February 14. In that match, Lorient controlled 67% of possession and managed 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Troyes | 33% | 0 (6) | 1.17 | 46 |
 Lorient | 67% | 0 (5) | 0.68 | 46 |
Laval's Last Match – AC Ajaccio vs Laval
Laval must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-3 France Ligue 2 defeat against AC Ajaccio on February 14. In that match, Laval saw 52% of the ball and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 AC Ajaccio | 48% | 0 (5) | 1.49 | 27 |
 Laval | 52% | 0 (2) | 0.42 | 44 |
Lorient vs Laval Stats
Key Stats
| Lorient | Laval | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.86 | Attacking Strength | 1.25 |
| 0.81 | Defence Strength | 0.72 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Lorient are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Laval average 1.0 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Lorient 16-8
Laval 10-10
What are the odds for this match?
Lorient to win: @1.45
Draw: @4.1
Laval to win: @6.5
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.9
Lineups
Lorient: Darline Yongwa, Igor Silva, Pablo Pagis, Laurent Abergel, Montassar Talbi, Yvon Mvogo, Eli Kroupi Jr, Arthur Avom Ebong, Julien Ponceau, Joel Mvuka, Julien Laporte
Laval: Williams Kokolo, Christ-Owen Kouassi, Mamadou Camara, Malik Sellouki, Mamadou Samassa, Thibault Vargas, Yohan Tavares, Jordan Souleymane Adeoti, Malik Tchokounte, Theo Pellenard, Titouan Thomas
Troyes 
St Etienne 
Reims 
Le Mans 
Red Star FC 93 
Dunkerque 
Annecy 
Rodez Aveyron 
Montpellier 
Guingamp 
Pau 
Grenoble 
Boulogne 
Nancy 
Clermont Foot 
Amiens 
SC Bastia 
Laval