Laval vs Rodez prediction and betting tips on April 18, 2025
Game Prediction
One of Ligue 2's matchday 31 fixtures pits Laval against Rodez. The hosts have a slim chance of finishing in the play-offs, while the visitors have little to play for.
Laval vs Rodez key stats and trends
- In the last 10 encounters, Laval won 4 times, Rodez have 4 wins, and 2 ended in a draw.
- Laval has lost its last 3 matches
- Laval scored 1.3 goals and conceded 1 per game
- Rodez are unbeaten in 5 matches, including
- 3 draws in the same period
Laval vs Rodez recent form
Laval has lost 11 times in 30 games this season. These performances are handicapping Olivier Frappoli's team. Last weekend's heavy 5-2 defeat at Bastia dropped Laval 2 places in the standings to 8th with 43 points. With four games to go, it would take a miracle to see them discuss the promotion play-offs.
Rodez are in sparkling form, with a 5-game unbeaten run. The poor start to the season seems to have already doomed Sandini's team. Rodez are 13th with 36 points from 30 games.
Form
Injury and team news
Once again, senior defenders Ouaneh and Bianda are forced to withdraw from the game, as is substitute striker Tell. Meanwhile, veteran striker Tchokounté (9 goals) will be back after being suspended on Monday evening, but experienced defender Gonçalvès still has 2 matches to serve.
At Rodez, defender Mambo will be absent.
Predicted line-ups
- Laval possible line-up: Samassa - Vargas, Kouassi, Adilehou, Pellenard, Kokolo - Sellouki, Roye, Montet, Zohi - Tchokounté.
- Rodez possible line-up: Diaw - Ngouyamsa, Vandenabeele, Cissokho - Bouchouari, Younoussa, Cadiou, Taïbi, Abdallah - Bentayeb, Nkada.
Laval vs Rodez pre-game odds and win probablity
Laval has a 34% chance of winning this match sold at 2.75. In-form Rodez sees its chances increase to 38% and 2.48. A draw is 27% at 3.46.
Expert tip: draw and over 2.5
Rodez's attack is on fire. This match could offer more than 2.5 goals. Odds are 50% and 1.9.
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