Laval vs Boulogne prediction

Laval – Boulogne, Ligue 2, Friday, October 30, 2026 at 07:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Stade Francis-Le Basser

Laval is #18 in the table (6 pts) and Boulogne #13 (10 pts). Laval has not won any of its last 5 matches. Boulogne is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Boulogne has kept 4 clean sheets in 10 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Laval 4, draws 1, Boulogne 1. Their last meeting, on May 9, 2026, ended Laval 2-1 Boulogne.

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

This is a high-pressure home match for Laval, whose poor run has left them needing a stabilising performance as much as a result. Boulogne arrive with the stronger defensive identity, yet their preparation has been squeezed by a Monday fixture and a quick trip to Mayenne. Laval's late fitness issues make Vignes' team selection pivotal, particularly at the back. Expect a tense contest in which the opening goal changes the entire rhythm: Laval need composure, while Boulogne need to turn their compactness into efficient transitions.

Predicted score and probabilities

The AI's exact score, win/draw/loss probabilities, both teams to score, over/under 2.5 and 5 key factors are in the full analysis.

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Head-to-head analysis

Laval have won the last four meetings with Boulogne, including home and away Ligue 2 victories in the latest campaign. The broader ten-match series is more balanced, so the recent run is the meaningful reference rather than a permanent matchup rule.

Injuries and absences

No absence is confirmed, but Laval's team news is a genuine concern: Bane and Konaté are carrying injuries and Lô has been ill. Any of them missing would further disrupt the defensive continuity Vignes is trying to establish.

Form (last 5)

LavalLeague position #18 · 6 ptsL D L
BoulogneLeague position #13 · 10 ptsD W D

Laval vs Boulogne stats

LavalBoulogne
Played1010
Goals scored137
Goals conceded217
Clean sheets04

Last meetings

  • 2026-05-09Laval 2-1 Boulogne
  • 2025-09-12Boulogne 1-2 Laval
  • 2022-04-25Laval 1-0 Boulogne
  • 2021-12-03Boulogne 1-2 Laval
  • 2021-04-20Boulogne 1-0 Laval
  • 2020-11-20Laval 0-0 Boulogne

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