Reims are strongly favoured across all medium-term metrics — the 12-match Poisson model gives them fair odds of 1.68 against the market's 1.78 — and the ELO model (1554 vs 1469) prices Reims at 2.27, though the longer-window Poisson signal is considerably stronger. Laval have averaged just 0.58 points per game over 12 matches with a goal difference of -9, and the ELO gap combined with Reims' superior away form makes 1.78 a price worth backing. Market implies 56.2%; I assess true probability at 60%.

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This under is supported by a controlled scoring profile rather than just price alone, which fits today's approach better. Laval's medium-term attacking output is poor, Reims look stronger but not especially explosive, and both goal projections stay in a reasonable under range. In Ligue 2 that is enough for a back at close to even money.

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