Reims v Sochaux prediction

Ligue 2 · Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:00 GMT · Stade Auguste-Delaune

Updated 28 Oct 2026, 23:03 UK · refreshed continuously

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TACTIX’s model makes Home win the free pick for Reims v Sochaux, Ligue 2 on Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:00 GMT.

Free pick

Home win

Best price: 1.65 at William Hill

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The record in this market: of the calls the model rated 70% or more on Home win in the last 90 days, 78% of 246 landed (95% range 72.5–82.8%); it had given them 75.2% on average. That is the market’s record, not a forecast for this pick. How accurate →

Match preview, in numbers

The match

Reims host Sochaux in Ligue 2 on Saturday 31 October (kick-off 13:00 UK); the model’s free pick is Reims to win.

The key numbers

Both teams scored in 13 of Reims’s last 15 results in all competitions (87%).

Reims are unbeaten in at least their last 15 matches in all competitions. Sochaux are winless in their last four matches in all competitions. Sochaux have scored in six consecutive matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

Nine of Reims’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). At home, Reims have four wins, four draws and no defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 2.00 points per game, scoring 2.75 and conceding 1.88. Reims have scored 20 goals, the second-most of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Reims have conceded 12 goals, the sixth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs.

Eight of Sochaux’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in eight of Sochaux’s last 15 results in all competitions (53%). Away from home, Sochaux have two wins, six draws and one defeat in their last 9 away matches in all competitions — 1.33 points per game, scoring 2.00 and conceding 1.22. Sochaux have scored eight goals, the second-fewest of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Sochaux have conceded 12 goals, the sixth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs.

Reims (fourth) and Sochaux (12th) are seven points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Reims the stronger side, 392 rating points above Sochaux (Reims 1721, Sochaux 1329, after at least 82 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

Reims are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Sochaux, every meeting checked. The most recent meeting, on 21 January 2024, finished Sochaux 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, C. Kouranfal, Y. Fofana, A. Tia, Y. El Kachati — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Y. Fofana (6.1 per match over 10 appearances, eight goals and one assist) and D. Guindo (4.3 per match over 10 appearances, one goal and four assists) 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 1.2 key passes per 90 over 839 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last 10 appearances. D. Guindo averages 2.0 tackles per 90 over 900 minutes, with a tackle in eight of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted Sochaux XI (4-2-3-1): M. Jeannin, M. Peybernes, E. N'Gatta, D. Tavares, S. Agouzoul, J. Masson, B. Gomel, B. Diawara, Y. Demoncy, J. Mexique, K. Djoco — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, B. Gomel (3.9 per match over six appearances, three goals) and M. Jeannin (3.6 per match over 10 appearances) have been Sochaux’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Sochaux (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), B. Gomel averages 1.8 key passes per 90 over 440 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last six appearances. M. Jeannin averages 3.8 saves per 90 over 900 minutes, with two or more saves 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, 31 Oct 2026 13:00 GMT · Ligue 2 · Stade Auguste-Delaune
Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
Head-to-head (last 3): Reims 2 · draws 1 · Sochaux 0 · 4.33 goals/game
Recent form: Reims 2W 3D 0L · Sochaux 1W 2D 2L

Reims v Sochaux (Ligue 2): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 28 October 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

2.13 / 1

Goals

against 1.13 / 1.13 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.75

over 8 matches

3.25 / 4.75

Corners

against 4.88 / 6.38 · 2 of the last 5 over 9.5

over 8 matches

5.25 / 3.5

Shots on target

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

over 8 matches

1.75 / 1.63

Cards

against 1.25 / 2.13 · 2 of the last 5 over 3.5

over 8 matches

246

Markets analysed

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 26 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 26 October 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. Lines marked “our book” are this fixture’s; the rest are standard thresholds, not prices.
Per game	Reims for / against	Line	Sochaux for / against
Goals scored	2.13 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5	2.75our book	1 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	3.25 for · 4.88 against n 8 Last 5	9.5standard	4.75 for · 6.38 against n 8 Last 5
Shots	11.88 for · 14 against n 8 Last 5	19.5standard	11.38 for · 14 against n 8 Last 5
Shots on target	5.25 for · 4.13 against n 8 Last 5	8.5standard	3.5 for · 5 against n 8 Last 5
Fouls committed	12.63 for · 15 against n 8 Last 5	21.5standard	15.25 for · 15.63 against n 8 Last 5
Cards shown	1.75 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5	3.5standard	1.63 for · 2.13 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	10	90900 min	292.9 /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 26 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
T. Hülsmann n 8	90	2.9 7/5

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	10	90900 min	202 /90	131.3 /90	00 /90	424.2 /90	121.2 /90	20.2 /90
N. Ahouonon	10	90900 min	90.9 /90	141.4 /90	40.4 /90	404 /90	80.8 /90	20.2 /90
S. Kotto	10	90900 min	90.9 /90	121.2 /90	60.6 /90	414.1 /90	70.7 /90	10.1 /90
J. Mambuku	9	77696 min	70.9 /90	111.4 /90	20.3 /90	314 /90	81 /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 26 October 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 5/3	0.6 5/0	—
S. Kotto n 8	90	0.8 5/1	1.1 6/2	—
N. Ahouonon n 8	90	0.4 3/0	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	0.9 5/2	—
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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 26 October 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 7/6
S. Kotto n 8	90	0.9 4/2
N. Ahouonon n 8	90	0.8 4/2
Y. Fofana n 8	85.1	1.6 5/4
T. Leoni n 8	84.8	2.5 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	10	50501 min	10.2 /90	10.2 /90	91.6 /90	30.5 /90	50.9 /90	30.5 /90
Y. El Kachati	9	46413 min	20.4 /90	10.2 /90	81.7 /90	61.3 /90	10.2 /90	40.9 /90
Quentin Paris	4	2497 min	10.9 /90	00 /90	21.9 /90	21.9 /90	21.9 /90	43.7 /90
A. Gadou	3	44131 min	10.7 /90	10.7 /90	21.4 /90	10.7 /90	10.7 /90	32.1 /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 26 October 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	0.8 5/1	0 0/0
S. Kotto n 8	90	0.5 4/0	0.4 3/0
D. Guindo n 8	90	0.3 2/0	0.1 1/0
T. Hülsmann n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
Y. Fofana n 8	85.1	3 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 26 October 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	0.4 3/0
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	0.8 5/1	0.1 1/0
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Sochaux

Sochaux Goalkeeper

Sochaux — 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. Jeannin	10	90900 min	383.8 /90	80.8 /90	00 /90

Sochaux — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sochaux before kick-off, to 26 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
M. Jeannin n 8	90	3.6 7/5

Sochaux Defensive

Sochaux — 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. N'Gatta	10	86856 min	101.1 /90	70.7 /90	40.4 /90	282.9 /90	101.1 /90	20.2 /90
M. Peybernes	9	87782 min	70.8 /90	101.2 /90	50.6 /90	293.3 /90	50.6 /90	00 /90
Dalangunypole Gomis	7	75528 min	40.7 /90	101.7 /90	20.3 /90	213.6 /90	30.5 /90	00 /90
Dylan Tavares	7	60422 min	91.9 /90	122.6 /90	10.2 /90	245.1 /90	81.7 /90	00 /90
B. Youssouf	5	79394 min	61.4 /90	61.4 /90	30.7 /90	112.5 /90	10.2 /90	00 /90
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Sochaux — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sochaux before kick-off, to 26 October 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
M. Jeannin n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0	—
E. N'Gatta n 8	84.5	0.9 4/2	0.9 5/2	—
M. Clairicia n 8	48.3	3.7 7/4	2.3 4/2	—
J. Masson n 8	88.4	2 7/5	1 4/2	—
M. Peybernes n 8	90	0.6 4/1	1.4 7/2	—
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Sochaux — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sochaux before kick-off, to 26 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
E. N'Gatta n 8	84.5	1.2 7/2
M. Clairicia n 8	48.3	0 0/0
J. Masson n 8	88.4	1 4/3
M. Peybernes n 8	90	0.9 6/1
L. Nomel n 8	64.6	0.9 5/0
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Sochaux Attacking

Sochaux — 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. Clairicia	10	49490 min	10.2 /90	00 /90	122.2 /90	30.6 /90	20.4 /90	10.2 /90
K. Djoco	8	54432 min	00 /90	10.2 /90	61.3 /90	10.2 /90	61.3 /90	20.4 /90
L. Deedson	5	44218 min	10.4 /90	00 /90	83.3 /90	31.2 /90	20.8 /90	62.5 /90
J. Masson	9	89797 min	00 /90	00 /90	20.2 /90	00 /90	20.2 /90	10.1 /90
L. Nomel	8	65517 min	00 /90	00 /90	50.9 /90	20.3 /90	40.7 /90	30.5 /90
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Sochaux — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sochaux before kick-off, to 26 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
M. Jeannin n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
E. N'Gatta n 8	84.5	0.4 3/0	0 0/0
M. Clairicia n 8	48.3	2.6 6/3	0.7 2/1
J. Masson n 8	88.4	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
M. Peybernes n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Sochaux — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sochaux before kick-off, to 26 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
M. Jeannin n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
E. N'Gatta n 8	84.5	0 0/0	0 0/0
M. Clairicia n 8	48.3	0.2 1/0	0 0/0
J. Masson n 8	88.4	0 0/0	0 0/0
M. Peybernes n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

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

Recent form

ReimsWDDWD

Last 5: 2W 3D 0L · 1.6 scored / 1 conceded per game

SochauxWDDLL

Last 5: 1W 2D 2L · 1.2 scored / 1.6 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 3

Reims 2 · 1 draw · Sochaux 0 · 4.33 goals/game

2024-01-21 Sochaux 2–2 Reims
2018-02-09 Reims 3–0 Sochaux
2017-09-16 Sochaux 2–4 Reims

League standing · 2026/27

Reims#4 pos18 pts10 pl+8 GD

Sochaux#12 pos11 pts10 pl-4 GD

Goals per game

Reims scored2

Sochaux scored0.8

Reims conceded1.2

Sochaux conceded1.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is predicted to win Reims v Sochaux?: TACTIX’s free model pick for Reims v Sochaux is Home win (best price 1.65 at William Hill).
What is the head-to-head record between Reims and Sochaux?: In their last 3 meetings, Reims won 2, Sochaux won 0 and there was 1 draw, averaging 4.33 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Reims and Sochaux?: Recent form — Reims 2W 3D 0L; Sochaux 1W 2D 2L.

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