Laval vs Reims Prediction & Betting Tips (10 April)

Stade Lavallois clearly finds itself up against the wall before these last 5 days. Resident in the first part of the table during the last two years, this team now finds itself in the red zone, in 17th position in the ranking, and therefore risks having to be relegated to the lower level next month. All is not lost, however, for the Mayennais who have the same number of points as the play-off, Amiens, and who must make up a gap of 5 units on the first non-relegation place. Beaten only once in the last 5 days, the Tangos had just been dominated by Montpellier 2-0 before overcoming Grenoble 3-2 before the international break. Finally, last week, Laval was able to bring back an important point from its trip to Red Star 0-0.

Reims, for its part, is fighting at the top of the table to try to rally the elite. Relegated last season, this team was undoubtedly aiming for a better rebound but it can still hope to return to the highest level of French football since it is in 5th position in the ranking, with 2 points ahead of its first pursuer. Beaten on the wire by Rodez 1-2 during a decisive duel in this race for the play-offs, the Champenois were then able to regain momentum by dominating a freewheeling Guingamp team 0-2. Finally, last week, Karel Geraerts' men disappointed by showing themselves incapable of winning against a Boulogne team that was already saved. 

In Laval, replacement goalkeeper Ntessa and attackers Samb (2 goals) and Dago (winter recruit) will miss this match. All are injured just like the defender executive who became replacement for Tavares (38 years old). Left out for last week's trip, young Ethan Clavreul (4 goals) hopes to find his place in a group that should reintegrate midfielder Thomas who was serving a suspension last week.

To try to endanger the Rémois, the Tangos should count on midfielder Sellouki (4 goals), veteran striker Tchokounté (3 goals and 2 assists) and especially the important winger Camara (6 goals) who is the most prolific player in this formation.