Reims v Laval prediction

Ligue 2 · Sat, 02 Jan 2027 19:00 GMT · Stade Auguste-Delaune

Updated 30 Jul 2026, 10:25 UK · refreshed continuously

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TACTIX’s free model pick for Reims v Laval, Ligue 2 on Sat, 02 Jan 2027 19:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

Reims host Laval in Ligue 2 on Saturday 2 January (kick-off 19:00 UK).

The key numbers

Both teams scored in 12 of Reims’s last 15 results in all competitions (80%).

Reims are unbeaten in at least their last 15 matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

Eight of Reims’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). At home, Reims have five wins, four draws and no defeats in their last 9 home matches in all competitions — 2.11 points per game, scoring 2.67 and conceding 1.67. Reims have scored 22 goals, the second-most of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 11 games). Reims have conceded 12 goals, the sixth-fewest of the 18 clubs.

Nine of Laval’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in 10 of Laval’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). Away from home, Laval have no wins, two draws and five defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 0.29 points per game, scoring 1.00 and conceding 2.29. Laval have scored 14 goals, the ninth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 11 games). Laval have conceded 21 goals, the second-most of the 18 clubs.

Reims (fourth) and Laval (16th) are 12 points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Reims the stronger side, 338 rating points above Laval (Reims 1731, Laval 1393, after at least 83 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 10 April 2026, finished Laval 2–2 Reims.

Team news

Predicted Reims XI (4-2-3-1): T. Hülsmann, D. Guindo, S. Kotto, N. Ahouonon, J. Mambuku, T. Leoni, M. Daramy, Y. Fofana, C. Kouranfal, A. Tia, S. Soumano — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Y. Fofana (6.3 per match over 11 appearances, nine goals and two assists) and A. Tia (4.3 per match over seven appearances, one goal) have been Reims’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Reims (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Y. Fofana averages 1.4 key passes per 90 over 929 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances. A. Tia averages 0.8 key passes per 90 over 544 minutes, with a key pass in two of the last seven appearances.

Predicted Laval XI (4-3-1-2): M. Hautbois, W. Bianda, E. Mouton, S. Bane, A. Lô, S. Sanna, M. Houdayer, T. Bouriaud, C. Mandouki, A. Kanté, T. Dago — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, M. Houdayer (5.0 per match over 11 appearances, four goals) and E. Mouton (4.1 per match over 10 appearances, two assists) have been Laval’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Laval (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), M. Houdayer averages 2.7 shots per 90 over 820 minutes, with a shot in nine of the last 10 appearances. E. Mouton averages 2.1 tackles per 90 over 853 minutes, with a tackle in nine of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

Kick-off: Sat, 02 Jan 2027 19:00 GMT · Ligue 2 · Stade Auguste-Delaune
Head-to-head (last 2): Reims 1 · draws 1 · Laval 0 · 4 goals/game
Recent form: Reims 2W 3D 0L · Laval 1W 2D 2L

Reims v Laval (Ligue 2): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

2 / 1.25

Goals

against 1 / 2 · 1 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

3.13 / 5.88

Corners

against 5.63 / 3.25 · 3 of the last 5 over 9.5

over 8 matches

4.63 / 4.75

Shots on target

against 4.13 / 4.13 · 2 of the last 5 over 8.5

over 8 matches

2 / 2.5

Cards

against 1.63 / 2.5 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5

over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 2 November 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 2 November 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game	Reims for / against	Line	Laval for / against
Goals scored	2 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	1.25 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	3.13 for · 5.63 against n 8 Last 5	9.5standard	5.88 for · 3.25 against n 8 Last 5
Shots	10.75 for · 14.88 against n 8 Last 5	19.5standard	14.63 for · 11 against n 8 Last 5
Shots on target	4.63 for · 4.13 against n 8 Last 5	8.5standard	4.75 for · 4.13 against n 8 Last 5
Fouls committed	13.38 for · 14.88 against n 8 Last 5	21.5standard	16.88 for · 16.25 against n 8 Last 5
Cards shown	2 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5	3.5standard	2.5 for · 2.5 against n 8 Last 5

Reims

Reims Goalkeeper

Reims — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
T. Hülsmann	11	90990 min	312.8 /90	50.5 /90	10.1 /90

Reims — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Reims before kick-off, to 2 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
T. Hülsmann n 8	90	3 8/5

Reims Defensive

Reims — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
D. Guindo	11	90990 min	252.3 /90	141.3 /90	10.1 /90	474.3 /90	151.4 /90	30.3 /90
N. Ahouonon	11	90990 min	131.2 /90	161.5 /90	40.4 /90	454.1 /90	80.7 /90	20.2 /90
S. Kotto	11	90990 min	90.8 /90	131.2 /90	60.5 /90	454.1 /90	80.7 /90	10.1 /90
J. Mambuku	10	78784 min	101.1 /90	121.4 /90	20.2 /90	364.1 /90	80.9 /90	00 /90
John Otomewo	6	36214 min	72.9 /90	83.4 /90	00 /90	114.6 /90	52.1 /90	20.8 /90
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Reims — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Reims before kick-off, to 2 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
D. Guindo n 8	90	1.3 5/4	0.5 4/0	—
S. Kotto n 8	90	0.8 5/1	1.4 7/3	—
N. Ahouonon n 8	90	0.3 2/0	0.8 5/1	—
T. Hülsmann n 8	90	0 0/0	0.5 4/0	—
Y. Fofana n 8	85.1	0.8 5/1	0.8 4/2	—
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Reims — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Reims before kick-off, to 2 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
D. Guindo n 8	90	2.4 7/6
N. Ahouonon n 8	90	1.1 4/3
S. Kotto n 8	90	0.9 4/2
Y. Fofana n 8	85.1	1.6 5/4
T. Leoni n 8	84.8	2.7 7/6
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Reims Attacking

Reims — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
S. Soumano	11	52574 min	20.3 /90	10.2 /90	121.9 /90	40.6 /90	50.8 /90	30.5 /90
Y. El Kachati	10	43430 min	20.4 /90	10.2 /90	91.9 /90	71.5 /90	10.2 /90	40.8 /90
A. Gadou	4	49194 min	10.5 /90	20.9 /90	20.9 /90	10.5 /90	20.9 /90	31.4 /90
Quentin Paris	4	2497 min	10.9 /90	00 /90	21.9 /90	21.9 /90	21.9 /90	43.7 /90
T. Diarrassouba	3	2781 min	00 /90	00 /90	22.2 /90	22.2 /90	00 /90	00 /90
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Reims — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Reims before kick-off, to 2 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
N. Ahouonon n 8	90	0.6 4/1	0 0/0
S. Kotto n 8	90	0.5 4/0	0.3 2/0
D. Guindo n 8	90	0.4 3/0	0.1 1/0
T. Hülsmann n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
Y. Fofana n 8	85.1	2.9 7/6	1.3 7/3
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Reims — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Reims before kick-off, to 2 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
D. Guindo n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0.3 2/0
S. Kotto n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
T. Hülsmann n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
N. Ahouonon n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
Y. Fofana n 8	85.1	0.9 6/1	0.3 2/0
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Laval

Laval Goalkeeper

Laval — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
M. Samassa	7	90630 min	233.3 /90	81.1 /90	00 /90
M. Hautbois	4	90360 min	92.3 /90	30.8 /90	00 /90

Laval — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Laval before kick-off, to 2 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
M. Samassa n 8	90	3.1 7/3
M. Hautbois n 8	90	2.8 6/5

Laval Defensive

Laval — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
E. Mouton	10	85853 min	202.1 /90	111.2 /90	30.3 /90	616.4 /90	121.3 /90	20.2 /90
W. Bianda	10	84843 min	50.5 /90	91 /90	30.3 /90	353.7 /90	70.7 /90	10.1 /90
Jules Gaudin	9	80721 min	182.2 /90	131.6 /90	10.1 /90	465.7 /90	162 /90	10.1 /90
A. Lô	8	77618 min	60.9 /90	50.7 /90	20.3 /90	233.3 /90	30.4 /90	00 /90
S. Bane	5	76379 min	40.9 /90	30.7 /90	00 /90	143.3 /90	20.5 /90	00 /90
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Laval — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Laval before kick-off, to 2 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
S. Sanna n 8	82.9	1.4 7/2	0.7 4/1	—
M. Houdayer n 8	86.5	2 8/5	3 8/7	—
E. Mouton n 8	87.1	1.4 6/3	1.9 5/4	—
W. Bianda n 8	84.6	0.9 6/1	1.1 6/2	—
E. Clavreul n 8	61.1	2.6 7/5	0.4 2/0	—
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Laval — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Laval before kick-off, to 2 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
S. Sanna n 8	82.9	3 8/7
M. Houdayer n 8	86.5	1.7 7/5
E. Mouton n 8	87.1	2.1 7/5
W. Bianda n 8	84.6	0.5 2/2
E. Clavreul n 8	61.1	0.6 1/1
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Laval Attacking

Laval — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
M. Houdayer	11	75820 min	40.4 /90	00 /90	252.7 /90	121.3 /90	171.9 /90	111.2 /90
Trévis Dago	8	64509 min	20.4 /90	00 /90	101.8 /90	50.9 /90	20.4 /90	20.4 /90
A. Kanté	8	54434 min	30.6 /90	00 /90	153.1 /90	81.7 /90	30.6 /90	40.8 /90
M. Sellouki	2	78155 min	00 /90	00 /90	31.7 /90	10.6 /90	00 /90	21.2 /90
A. Moussaoui	2	2855 min	00 /90	11.6 /90	11.6 /90	11.6 /90	23.3 /90	00 /90
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Laval — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Laval before kick-off, to 2 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
S. Sanna n 8	82.9	1.2 5/3	0.1 1/0
M. Houdayer n 8	86.5	2.7 7/7	1 7/1
E. Mouton n 8	87.1	0.9 5/2	0.1 1/0
W. Bianda n 8	84.6	0.3 2/0	0 0/0
E. Clavreul n 8	61.1	2 6/4	0.7 4/0
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Laval — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Laval before kick-off, to 2 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
S. Sanna n 8	82.9	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
M. Houdayer n 8	86.5	0.4 3/0	0 0/0
E. Mouton n 8	87.1	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
W. Bianda n 8	84.6	0 0/0	0 0/0
E. Clavreul n 8	61.1	0.2 1/0	0.6 3/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Reims v Laval — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form

ReimsDDWDW

Last 5: 2W 3D 0L · 1.6 scored / 0.8 conceded per game

LavalDLDLW

Last 5: 1W 2D 2L · 1.4 scored / 1.6 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 2

Reims 1 · 1 draw · Laval 0 · 4 goals/game

2026-04-10 Laval 2–2 Reims
2025-12-08 Reims 4–0 Laval

League standing · 2026/27

Reims#4 pos21 pts11 pl+10 GD

Laval#16 pos9 pts11 pl-7 GD

Goals per game

Reims scored2

Laval scored1.27

Reims conceded1.09

Laval conceded1.91

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What is the head-to-head record between Reims and Laval?: In their last 2 meetings, Reims won 1, Laval won 0 and there was 1 draw, averaging 4 goals per game.
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