Reims
- Reims are 4th in Ligue 2 with 25 points and +8 goal difference after 15 games.
- Reims have won their last two Ligue 2 games, beating Montpellier 2-0 at home and Bastia 3-1 away. This strong form is an important factor to consider for the Stade de Reims vs Stade Laval betting tips.
- Teddy Teuma dictates play, while Keito Nakamura is the team’s top scorer.
Laval
- Laval are 14th in Ligue 2 with 15 points and -4 goal difference after 15 games.
- The visitors could well get something from this game, as they are fresh from a confidence-building 6-0 Coupe de France victory against St Pauloise.
- The visitors have had an up and down recent form in competitive matches, winning and losing alternatively in their last five, but that recent Cup win could be the springboard that they need to pull clear of the relegation zone before the winter break; this is a vital stat when looking at the latest Stade de Reims vs Stade Laval prediction.
Key Players
- Reims will be without centre-back Joseph Okumu once more as the Kenyan is out with a long-term knee injury.
- Julien Maggiotti’s box-to-box style is integral to Laval’s midfield balance, while Mattéo Commaret provides a solid presence in the defensive line.
- Malik Tchokounté is the focal point of Laval’s forward line, providing a physical presence, good in the air and an eye for goal, while Ethan Clavreul has been in excellent form, netting in the 6-0 Cup win.
Betting Insights
- Reims are the favorites at 1.63 for this game, with Laval the underdogs at 5.5 and the draw coming in at 3.7.
- The Over 2.5 Goals bet is close to even money, but with Reims having scored 11 goals in their last 4 matches, it could be a solid alternative to the win bet in this one. The latest Stade de Reims vs Stade Laval betting tips also suggest looking at both teams to score, given Laval’s recent attacking performances.
Prediction
We’re supporting a 2-1 Reims victory as our exact score prediction as the hosts should have the momentum to edge this, but Laval are dangerous in counter-attack and can cause some problems on set pieces.
