Reims vs Laval: match facts, form and head-to-head – 2 January 2027, Ligue 2

Reims head into the clash as league runners‑up, sitting on 12 points after three wins and three draws, with a healthy +6 goal difference (14‑8). Their opponents, Laval, languish at the foot of the table in 18th place, having amassed only four points from one victory, one draw and four defeats, and a –6 goal margin (7‑13). The home side will be keen to extend their unbeaten run and consolidate their position near the summit, while Laval will be desperate for a point to distance themselves from the relegation zone. Both teams know the stakes are starkly different, and the fixture promises a clear test of Reims’ consistency against a side fighting for survival.