01 · 2 legs
Safe
- Reims to win46%
- Under 3.5 goals74%
Ligue 2Stade Marcel Picot, Nancy16°14 km/h
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ReimsThe model's lean: 2 · Reims (46%)
Nancy – Reims · Ligue 2
1 · Nancy 26%X 28%46% Reims · 2
26%
28%
46%
Analysis: Nancy – Reims
Erik Lindberg · · Written from the model's numbers · How the predictions work
Reims are riding high on a 12-match unbeaten streak in the league, and that momentum is hard to ignore as they head to face Nancy. It's not just form that's on their side; the model gives them a 46% chance of clinching victory, with the hosts trailing at 26% and the draw slightly more likely than usual at 28%. The sharpest scoreline predictions lean towards a close contest, with 1-1 (12%) and 0-1 (11%) as the front runners. But in a match of this nature, it's Reims' defensive solidity and control that could make the difference.
The hosts have managed just over a goal per game in expected metrics (1.05), which doesn't stack up well against the visitors' stronger 1.55 expected goals. These figures suggest that Reims have the upper hand both in firepower and in limiting their opponents' chances. Nancy's recent head-to-head record offers little reassurance, with a small sample size of two matches resulting in a draw and a loss without a win.
Despite the relatively balanced odds, the under 2.5 goals scenario sits at 52%, aligning with the expectation of a low-scoring affair. Both teams are predicted to score just over half the time, indicating a cautious approach from both sides. Reims' defensive prowess combined with Nancy's struggle to consistently find the net supports a narrow victory for the visitors. A 1-0 or 1-1 result seems most plausible, echoing the model's lean.
From a betting perspective, Reims' odds of 2.2 with Betsafe, Betsson, and Nordicbet offer a small but genuine edge, given the model's 46% victory probability. This represents a calculated opportunity to back the more stable side without chasing after higher-risk odds. It's a classic case where a solid, well-reasoned bet trumps fanciful speculation.
NancyForm DLWWL
Key players
- Brandon BokangouFxG 0.63 · xT 0.03
- Zakaria FdaouchLWxG 0.13 · xT 0.12
- Ilyes HousniFxG 0.07 · xT 0.26
ReimsForm DDWWD
Key players
- Ange Martial TiaRWxG 0.13 · xT 0.07
- Daouda GuindoLWBxG 0.04 · xT 0.16
- Yaya FofanaCAMxG 0.43 · xT 0.09
Match prediction: Nancy – Reims
Predicted score matrix
Reims →
Nancy →
0
1
2
3
4+
0
0–07.8%
0–111.1%
0–28.9%
0–34.6%
0–4+2.5%
1
1–07.4%
1–112.4%
1–29.4%
1–34.8%
1–4+2.6%
2
2–04.1%
2–16.4%
2–24.9%
2–32.5%
2–4+1.4%
3
3–01.4%
3–12.2%
3–21.7%
3–30.9%
3–4+0.5%
4+
4+–00.5%
4+–10.7%
4+–20.6%
4+–30.3%
4+–4+0.2%
Most likely scorelines
- 1.1-112%
- 2.0-111%
- 3.1-29%
- 4.0-29%
- 5.0-08%
Expected goals
1,05–1,55
Both teams to score
52%
Over/under goals
Expected goals: 2,608%
119%
225%
322%
414%
5+12%
Under 2,552%
@1.87
Over 2,548%
@1.99
Ready-made bet suggestions
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Balanced
- Reims to win46%
- Under 2.5 goals52%
- Chamsedin Kouranfal to score27%
03 · 4 legs
Bold
- Both teams to score52%
- Over 2.5 goals48%
- Chamsedin Kouranfal to score27%
- Kouroufia Kebe to be booked24%
Odds & value
The model's value spots
Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).
- 2 · Reims46% probability@2.22PinnacleEV+3%reference odds
- 2 · Reims46% probability@2.18BetsafeEV+1%reference odds
- 2 · Reims46% probability@2.18BetssonEV+1%reference odds
| Bookmaker | 1 · Nancy | X | 2 · Reims |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 3.40 | 3.10 | 2.00 |
| Betsafe | 3.15 | 3.15 | EV+ 1% 2.18 |
| Betsson | 3.15 | 3.15 | EV+ 1% 2.18 |
| Nordicbet | 3.15 | 3.15 | EV+ 1% 2.18 |
| Pinnacle | 3.39 | 3.35 | EV+ 3% 2.22 |
Odds updated 11 Sept, 11:39
Odds movement
Market signal
The market has moved clearly towards under 2.5 goals since 8 September — the odds have shortened from 1.96 to 1.87 (−5%).
1+13 %
32 %27 %
2.99 → 3.39
X-3 %
30 %25 %
3.45 → 3.35
2-3 %
44 %39 %
2.30 → 2.22
Over 2,5+8 %
52 %47 %
1.85 → 1.99
Pinnacle · 11 recorded price levels · 08/09/2026 → 11/09/2026 · fixed scale 5 percentage points
Statistics
Head-to-head
2 matchesNancy 0Draw 1Reims 1
Goals: 1–2 (⌀ 1,5)
Head-to-head based on Ligue 2 data since 2023.
Key facts
- Reims are unbeaten in their last 12 league matches.
Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).
Nancy
Reims
Nancy (3–2)
Reims (12–7)
Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.
Nancy
Reims
The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.
Nancy
Reims
| The goalkeepers | Enzo Basilio (Nancy) | Tom Hulsmann (Reims) |
|---|---|---|
| Saves | 8 | 15 |
| Save % | 80% | 68% |
| xG prevented | 55% | 46% |
| Claims | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
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Frequently asked questions
Who wins Nancy vs Reims according to our model?
The model gives Reims a 46% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Nancy 26%, draw 28%, Reims 46%.
What is the most likely scoreline?
The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 12% probability.
Over or under 2.5 goals?
The model rates over 2.5 goals at 48% and under at 52%.
Will both teams score?
The probability of both teams scoring is 52% according to the model.
Why are some legs locked in the bet builder?
The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.
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