Reims vs Sochaux prediction
Reims – Sochaux, Ligue 2, Monday, November 2, 2026 at 07:45 PM (GMT). Venue: Stade Auguste-Delaune
Reims is #4 in the table (18 pts) and Sochaux #12 (11 pts). 8 places separate the two teams in the table. Reims is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Sochaux has not won any of its last 5 matches. Reims averages 2 goals per match this season. Sochaux has kept 4 clean sheets in 10 matches.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
Reims enter this fixture with the stronger league position, an unbeaten record and a major attacking reference in Fofana. Sochaux have struggled to convert away performances into wins, so their first priority will be remaining compact through Reims’ early pressure. The rescheduled Monday setting gives both sides time to prepare, but it also places extra emphasis on focus and game management. Reims have the clearer route to control; Sochaux need defensive resilience and an impact from their replacements to disrupt that script.
Predicted score and probabilities
The AI's exact score, win/draw/loss probabilities, both teams to score, over/under 2.5 and 4 key factors are in the full analysis.
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The recent competitive series leans toward Reims, especially in Champagne, although Sochaux have previously shown they can make this matchup awkward. The visitors’ last success at Auguste-Delaune came several seasons ago.
Form (last 5)
Reims vs Sochaux stats
| Reims | Sochaux | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 10 | 10 |
| Goals scored | 20 | 8 |
| Goals conceded | 12 | 12 |
| Clean sheets | 2 | 4 |
Last meetings
- 2024-07-18Reims --- Sochaux
- 2024-01-21Sochaux 2-2 Reims
- 2022-12-08Reims 3-0 Sochaux
- 2018-02-09Reims 3-0 Sochaux
- 2017-09-16Sochaux 2-4 Reims
- 2017-02-11Reims 0-1 Sochaux

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