Laval 3-3 Clermont Foot: result and AI prediction

Laval – Clermont Foot, Ligue 2, Friday, October 16, 2026 at 07:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Stade Francis-Le Basser

Laval is #18 in the table (5 pts) and Clermont Foot #17 (6 pts). Laval has not won any of its last 5 matches. Clermont Foot has not won any of its last 5 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Laval 0, draws 3, Clermont Foot 3. Their last meeting, on January 3, 2026, ended Clermont Foot 4-1 Laval.

LavalLaval
Final score3 - 3
Clermont FootClermont Foot
AI predicted: 2-1 · Final score: 3-3Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Laval host Clermont in a meeting between the league's bottom two, with both sides urgently needing a result to change the mood around their season. The home side have the lift of Teddy Bouriaud's return and Oumar Konaté's availability, but their injury list and Maggiotti's suspension leave David Vignes short of established options. Clermont have been difficult to beat but have not turned their run of draws into a first league win, and they travel without Vital Nsimba. Expect an anxious opening, a fierce midfield contest and heightened importance on dead-ball situations.

Head-to-head analysis

Clermont have had the stronger recent record in this fixture, including a commanding win in their last home meeting with Laval. At Stade Francis-Le Basser, however, the latest encounter ended without a goal, underlining the potential for a tight contest.

Injuries and absences

Laval's absences are more disruptive in volume, affecting defensive depth, midfield experience and goalkeeping options, with Maggiotti's suspension adding another selection problem. Clermont are without Nsimba and Baallal, weakening their left-sided depth, but their overall squad disruption appears less extensive.

Form (last 5)

LavalLeague position #18 · 5 ptsL D L
Clermont FootLeague position #17 · 6 ptsD D L

Laval vs Clermont Foot stats

LavalClermont Foot
Played88
Goals scored106
Goals conceded179
Clean sheets03

Last meetings

  • 2026-01-03Clermont Foot 4-1 Laval
  • 2025-08-29Laval 0-0 Clermont Foot
  • 2025-01-18Clermont Foot 1-1 Laval
  • 2024-10-29Laval 1-2 Clermont Foot
  • 2018-08-14Laval 0-3 Clermont Foot
  • 2017-03-03Clermont Foot 1-1 Laval

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