Ligue 2 · 2026/27
Ligue 2 Matchday 3 predictions
9 fixtures from August 21 to August 24. 1X2 probabilities, correct score and implied odds, recalculated as odds and line-ups move.
Kick-off times in UTC
Match of the round
Friday, August 21 · 18:00
Every fixture this round
Friday, August 21
1X2Saturday, August 22
1X2Monday, August 24
1X2Ligue 2 Matchday 3 runs from August 21 to August 24 with 9 fixtures. For each one the Betora model blends recent form, Elo rating, expected goals, absences and market odds into a 1X2 probability and a most likely correct score.
The safest pick of the round is Saint Etienne - Grenoble: Saint Etienne to win at 67%. The tightest match is Clermont Foot - Dijon, where no outcome clears 38%, so treat it with care in an accumulator.
Match by match
- Clermont Foot 1–1 Dijon, August 21: the model's pick was Clermont Foot to win (38%) and it missed.
- Sochaux 1–0 Guingamp, August 21: the model's pick was Guingamp to win (40%) and it missed.
- PAU 0–1 Nancy, August 21: the model's pick was PAU to win (40%) and it missed.
- Boulogne 1–1 RED Star FC 93, August 21: the model's pick was RED Star FC 93 to win (44%) and it missed.
- Dunkerque 0–1 Montpellier, August 21: the model's pick was Dunkerque to win (41%) and it missed.
- Nantes 2–5 Rodez, August 22: the model's pick was Nantes to win (51%) and it missed.
- Metz 1–1 Laval, August 22: the model's pick was Metz to win (52%) and it missed.
- Reims 3–1 Annecy, August 24: the model's pick was Reims to win (47%) and it came in.
Matchday 3 FAQ
When is Ligue 2 Matchday 3 played?
From August 21 to August 24. Kick-off times on this page are shown in UTC.
What is the safest pick of Matchday 3?
Saint Etienne - Grenoble: Saint Etienne to win at 67% probability according to the Betora model. No prediction is guaranteed: use the probabilities to compare odds.
How are these predictions calculated?
Every match is rated by a model that combines Elo rating, expected goals (xG), form over the last 5 games, injuries and suspensions, and bookmaker odds. The output is a probability for each outcome and the most likely correct score.
Do the predictions change before kick-off?
Yes. Probabilities are recalculated until kick-off whenever odds move or the official line-ups are announced.

















