Laval - Nantes

Laval host Nantes at Stade Francis le Basser on Friday, 14 August 2026, for matchday 2 of the Ligue 2 season. Both sides enter this fixture on the back of opening-day defeats. Laval were beaten 3-1 away at Rodez last Saturday, while Nantes suffered a narrow 1-0 home loss to Red Star. This encounter presents an immediate opportunity for both teams to register their first points of the campaign and begin building momentum in the early stages of the league season.

Nantes have had the better of recent meetings between the two clubs, winning three of their last five encounters. However, Laval did secure a notable 1-0 victory against Nantes in the Coupe de France on 20 January 2024. The form suggests a tight contest, with both teams looking to bounce back from disappointing results. The home advantage at Stade Francis le Basser could be a factor as Laval aim to make amends for their opening weekend setback.