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Reims vs Laval preview and prediction
Reims host Laval on Saturday 2 January 2027 in a Ligue 2 clash. A 164-point Elo gap makes Reims the side to beat, with Laval rated 1451.
Reims come into this blowing hot and cold (W D W D L over their last five). They are unbeaten in four. With W L D L W from their last five, Laval are blowing hot and cold.
Reims average 2.0 goals for and 0.7 against on home soil. On their travels Laval are scoring 0.4 and letting in 0.8 per game. Don't expect a goal-fest. The two sides' scoring and conceding rates add up to 1.3 a game, so unders appeal. Reims keep it tight, with clean sheets in 70% of their games.
There is no tipster preview on Reims vs Laval yet, so head to our Ligue 2 tips for the latest picks in the competition.
Form & key stats
Per game
Elo ratings
- Overall edge
- +186Reims
- Venue edge
- +164Reims
| ReimsHome | Rating | LavalAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,638 | Overall | 1,453 |
| 1,615 | Match venue | 1,451 |
| 1,615 | At home | 1,472 |
| 1,604 | Away | 1,451 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,556 | Attack | 1,451 |
| 1,592 | Defence | 1,482 |
| 1,572 | Home attack | 1,461 |
| 1,504 | Away attack | 1,414 |
| 1,582 | Home defence | 1,492 |
| 1,610 | Away defence | 1,518 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,482 | Goal environment | 1,325 |
| 1,522 | Home goals | 1,562 |
| 1,460 | Away goals | 1,263 |
| 1,523 | Possession | 1,499 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,498 | Set-piece attack | 1,489 |
| 1,499 | Set-piece defence | 1,489 |
| 1,544 | Close games | 1,480 |
| 1,667 | Winning margin | 1,438 |
Match venue compares Reims at home with Laval away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Starting lineups
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.