Reims vs Sochaux match summary and prediction — Ligue 2
Our model makes Reims the pick at 63% for Reims vs Sochaux. Form trajectory, comparison data, head-to-head and the reasoning behind the call.
Match summary
Reims host Sochaux on 2 November 2026 at Stade Auguste-Delaune, Reims. Reims are the model's favourite, with a win probability of roughly 63%. This matchday 11 fixture in Ligue 2 is listed as Reims - Sochaux. Kick-off is 19:45 UTC.
Recent form and trajectory
Reims: they come in on the back of a draw, following one win, two draws and one defeat before that. That is one win, three draws and one defeat from the last five, worth 6 points. It leaves them unbeaten in three. Across those five they scored six and conceded seven, with one clean sheet. That is reflected in a form rating of 57.0 out of 100, and they sit 5th on a goal difference of +8.
Sochaux: they come in on back-to-back defeats, following one win and two draws before that. That is one win, two draws and two defeats from the last five, worth 5 points. It leaves them three games without a win. Across those five they scored seven and conceded nine, with none clean sheets. That is reflected in a form rating of 40.7 out of 100, and they sit 13th on a goal difference of -4.
Side by side
| Statistic | Reims | Sochaux |
|---|---|---|
| League position | 5th | 13th |
| Goal difference | +8 | -4 |
| Form (last 5, most recent first) | DWDLD | LLDWD |
| Points from last 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Goals scored / conceded (last 5) | 6 / 7 | 7 / 9 |
| Clean sheets (last 5) | 1 | 0 |
| Form rating (0-100) | 57.0 | 40.7 |
| Players unavailable | 0 | 0 |
| Model win probability | 63% | 13% |
What stands out
- Pre-match form ratings: Reims 57.0 versus Sochaux 40.7, a gap of 16.3, which aligns with the model's favourite.
- Table gap: Eight places separate them, the kind of margin that usually shows in the first twenty minutes.
- Availability: No absentees listed for either side in our injury feed at the time of writing.
- Goals outlook: A combined scoring line of 3.00, over 2.5 goals at 53% and both teams to score at 56%.
- First goal: Leans Reims' way at 69%.
Sentiment and prediction
The model leans firmly towards Reims at 63%, a gap of 40 percentage points to the next outcome. Reims' form line and home advantage back it and the goals line points to over 2.5 goals. Baseline expectation tilts Reims's way, especially at Stade Auguste-Delaune.
Everything here is model output and a reading of the form rather than a guarantee — the probabilities are published in full so the reasoning behind the call is visible.
Frequently asked questions
Who is favoured to win the match: Reims or Sochaux?
Reims, with an implied win probability of roughly 63%. The full split is 63% Reims, 24% the draw and 13% Sochaux.
When and where is Reims vs Sochaux being played?
2 November 2026 at Stade Auguste-Delaune, Reims, kick-off 19:45 UTC.
Have Reims and Sochaux met before?
Our records hold no previous meeting between the two sides.
What is the recent form of Reims and Sochaux?
Reims have taken 6 points from their last five (DWDLD), Sochaux 5 from theirs (LLDWD). Most recently Reims took a 1-1 draw away at Boulogne and Sochaux a 1-3 defeat at home to Annecy.
How many goals are expected in Reims vs Sochaux?
The model's combined scoring line is 3.00 — 2.00 for Reims and 1.00 for Sochaux. It rates over 2.5 goals at 53%.
Will both teams score?
The model rates both teams to score at 56%, so its call is yes.