Lyon vs Reims Prediction & Tips
A fierce performance gave Lyon a 1-0 away win against Montpellier over the weekend which allowed the hosts to gain ground in their battle for European qualification again in Ligue 1. Now just four points behind. the places that give access to the Champions League before this day, that victory also extended Lyon’s streak to 12 consecutive Ligue 1 games in which they managed to score.
However, Peter Bosz’s team will be without their fans this time after the LFP ordered the home team to play behind closed doors due to the previous riots against Marseille at the Groupama Stadium. However, that is unlikely to have a negative effect, as Lyon remain undefeated in their seven home appearances this Ligue 1 season (G4, E3), while they have also not lost in their last five meetings against Reims. disputed in this venue (G4, E1).
However, the visitor comes into this clash with a strengthened collective confidence after winning their first Ligue 1 match since September. That 1-0 win over Clermont meant Reims ended a six-game winless streak (E3, P3), although their performance away from home remains lamentable, winning just one of their last 11 appearances this season. nature (E6, P4).
At least it is still difficult to beat on rival soil, as seen with the number of draws recorded during this campaign. This is due to the fact that Reims have conceded only ten away goals this season in Ligue 1, this being the sixth best record in the league as a visitor in this area, although they also remain without gunpowder at the offensive level, having scored only 16 times throughout the season – the third worst record in the competition.
Players to watch: After scoring on the final matchday, Lyon’s top scorer in Ligue 1, Lucas Paquetá, now has six league goals, of which he scored three after the 85th minute. Meanwhile, Hugo Ekitike has scored five so many in the league with Reims, and three of them opened the scoring away from home.
Highlight: Lyon have seen their opponents’ goal in eight of the last nine Ligue 1 meetings against Reims.
Lyon – Reims FREE TIPS
Lyon – Win @ 1.35
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
