Saint Etienne – Laval

Match analysis

Saint‑Étienne head into the clash as clear league leaders, having amassed 15 points from five wins and a single loss while boasting a dominant 17‑6 goal difference. Laval, languishing at the foot of the table in 18th place, sit on just four points after one win, one draw and four defeats, with a modest 7‑13 tally. The gap between the two sides is stark: Saint‑Étienne enjoy a 12‑point cushion and a far superior attacking record, whereas Laval’s fragile defence has already conceded more than twice as many goals as they have scored. With Saint‑Étienne unbeaten in their last five league outings and Laval struggling to find consistency, the home side will be heavy favourites to extend their unbeaten run and further widen the points divide.