LAVAL VS ANNECY - FRANCE: LIGUE 2 MATCH PREVIEW
FRANCE: LIGUE 2 MATCH DETAILS: LAVAL VS ANNECY
As Laval prepare to host Annecy on February 13, 2026, with kick-off at 20:00, this FRANCE: Ligue 2 fixture promises an intriguing contest.
LAVAL PREVIEW IN FRANCE: LIGUE 2
Laval, currently 17th in the standings with 17 points from 22 games, trail the leaders by 24 points. They've earned 3 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 2 draws and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.
ANNECY PREVIEW IN FRANCE: LIGUE 2
Annecy, sitting 9th with 32 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 15 points from 11 games this season.
Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR LAVAL VS ANNECY
Recent meetings between Laval and Annecy have favored Annecy, ending in a 0-0 draw.
Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.
In their previous league match against Le Mans, Laval recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 3-4-1-2 formation.
Their starting XI featured Samassa, Mandouki, Kouassi, Samb, Commaret, Bianda, Mbayo, Thomas, Sanna, Sellouki, Camara. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.
Annecy's last outing came against Grenoble, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 5-4-1 system.
Their starting XI featured Escales, Lajugie, Drouhin, Delphis, Billemaz, Kashi, Venot, Rowe, Hbouch, Jacob, Rambaud. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.
Looking ahead, Laval are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Laval and Annecy are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR LAVAL VS ANNECY
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Laval's fixtures have averaged 2.2 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Annecy's games average 2.2 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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