Prediction for match Reims — Laval

Odds and Probability of Match Outcome

In France's Ligue 2 on December 8, Reims will face Laval. The odds for a Reims victory are 1.64, a draw is priced at 3.70, and a Laval win is at 5.50. The probability percentages are distributed as follows: Reims - 57.42%, draw - 25.45%, Laval - 17.12%. This indicates a clear advantage for Reims, however, Laval has shown disciplined defensive play in recent matches, which could influence the final result. Bookmakers are clearly leaning towards a Reims victory, but Laval's defensive qualities should not be underestimated.

Team Results and Statistics

Reims has shown confidence in their last three matches: on November 24, Reims defeated Montpellier 2-0, on November 7, they beat Bastia 3-1, and on November 1, they lost to Dunkirk 1-2. During the same period, Laval played the following matches: on November 25, Laval defeated Bastia 2-0, on November 21, they lost to Troyes 0-1, and on November 7, they beat Nancy 2-0. On average, over the last 5 matches, Reims had 53.2% possession, received 2.4 yellow cards, committed 15 fouls, and was caught offside once per match. Laval falls behind in these metrics: 44.2% possession, 2.8 yellow cards, 17.6 fouls, and 1.6 offsides. In their head-to-head clash on April 14, 2017, Laval defeated Reims 5-2.

How Many Goals Will Be in the Reims vs Laval Match

In their last five matches, Reims has an average total of 3.4 goals per game, scoring 2.4 and conceding 1. Laval is more modest with a total of 1.8, scoring 1 and conceding 0.8. Reims has surpassed the 2.5 total goals mark in 3 out of 5 matches, while Laval has not. In the first half, Reims had 3 out of 5 games with two or more goals, and Laval had 2 out of 5. In the second half, Reims only had 1 out of 5 matches with goals, while Laval had none. Reims most frequently scores in the first 30 minutes: 33% in the 0-15 interval and the same in the 16-30 interval. Laval most often scored at the end of the first half - 67% in the 31-45 minute interval. In terms of goals conceded, Reims has the highest percentage in the 16-30 interval (36%), and Laval also in the 16-30 interval (50%). All this suggests that Reims is capable of ensuring scoring, but Laval rarely plays for a total over 2.5. Considering Reims' average scoring and Laval's cautious play, a bet on under 2.5 goals at 1.73 seems justified.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

Over the last 5 matches, Reims averages 4.4 corners, Laval - 3.6. Reims did not surpass the 9.5 corners total in any match, while Laval did in 3 out of 5. Among the available corner lines, the total closest to the average combined total (8) is 8.5: over 8.5 - 1.52, under 8.5 - 2.27. In the corner outcome line, Reims is favored with odds of 1.60. Statistically, neither team is particularly active in corner kicks, so it makes sense to consider a cautious bet on the total corners around 8-9. It is also worth noting that neither team shows sharp increases in the number of corners, as confirmed by the frequency of outcomes in recent matches.