Reims vs Lyon Prediction 23.11.2024 | Ligue 1
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- Competition: France - Ligue 1
- Date: Saturday, 23rd, November 2024
- Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CEST
- Venue: Stade Auguste-Delaune (Reims)
Separated by just a single point in the upper echelons of the league table, Reims will face Olympique Lyon in Matchday 12 of Ligue 1 on Saturday evening.
Reims vs Lyon Betting Tips: BTTS
The final outcome is hard to predict in this one, but with both European-chasing sides equally focused on collecting maximum points, we’re hoping for goals to flow in both directions in what promises to be an exciting affair.
Faced with a three-match losing run as they stepped into their final Ligue 1 game before the November pause, the red-and-white-clad players managed to reignite their European ambitions by marching to an emphatic 3-0 victory against second-bottom Le Havre on away soil.
It sounds unbelievable, but beating Le Havre "to nil" marks Stade Reims' only shutout of the season, after previously conceding at least one goal in ten opening Ligue 1 fixtures, with eight of those seeing bulging nets on both sides.
Since the end of September, covering six top-tier matches, no team except the untouchable Paris Saint Germain (16) has earned more points than Lyon's 14, and their rise in form has pushed them to fifth, now just two points off an automatic Champions League qualification spot.
The latest outing sees Les Gones put their four-match winless streak (D3 L1) in the rearview mirror with a narrow but deserved 1-0 victory over the battling returnees St. Etienne, and this result also marked their first clean sheet in that shaky period.
Although there are cracks in their defensive setup, their potential in the final third remains undeniable, so we believe we are in for an exciting contest in which both teams should make it onto the scoresheet without breaking a sweat. Reims are still looking for their first clean sheet at home this season, while Lyon have seen their defense ripped open in four of their last five road games, which suggests a fun and high-scoring match ahead.
vs Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Lyon
1 : 1
Reims
Ligue 1
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Reims
2 : 0
Lyon
Ligue 1
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Lyon
3 : 0
Reims
Ligue 1
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Reims
1 : 1
Lyon
Ligue 1
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Reims
0 : 0
Lyon
Ligue 1
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Lyon
1 : 2
Reims
Ligue 1
Reims team news
Talented duo Reda Khadra and Mohamed Daramy are guaranteed to miss Reims' home match in Ligue 1 on Saturday as both are recovering from serious knee injuries that will keep them out for an extended period.
In addition to the injured duo, 27-year-old Emmanuel Agbadou will also be absent from Luka Elsner’s squad for the match against Olympique Lyon, as the centre-back is serving a one-match suspension for accumulating yellow cards.
Last matches of
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Le Havre
0 : 3
Reims
Ligue 1
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Toulouse
1 : 0
Reims
Ligue 1
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Reims
1 : 2
Brest
Ligue 1
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Auxerre
2 : 1
Reims
Ligue 1
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Reims
4 : 2
Montpellier
Ligue 1
lineup
Goalkeeper
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94
Yehvann Diouf
Defenders
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18
Sergio Akieme
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21
Cedric Kipre
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2
Joseph Okumu
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92
Abdoul Kone
Midfielders
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72
Amadou Kone
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15
Marshall Munetsi
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6
Valentin Atangana
Forwards
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17
Keito Nakamura
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22
Oumar Diakite
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7
Junya Ito
Lyon team news
In contrast, Olympique Lyon heads to Reims with little concern, although experienced midfielder Corentin Tolisso is dealing with an illness, which may affect his availability for Saturday's trip.
As Mahamadou Diawara stays out of contention, left-back Abner will need to pass fitness tests after a late return from international duty, having played 148 minutes against Venezuela and Uruguay.
Last matches of
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Lyon
1 : 0
Saint Etienne
Ligue 1
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Hoffenheim
2 : 2
Lyon
Europa League
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Lille
1 : 1
Lyon
Ligue 1
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Lyon
2 : 2
Auxerre
Ligue 1
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Lyon
0 : 1
Besiktas
Europa League
lineup
Goalkeeper
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23
Lucas Perri
Defenders
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3
Nicolas Tagliafico
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19
Moussa Niakhate
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55
Duje Caleta-Car
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98
Ainsley Maitland-Niles
Midfielders
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8
Corentin Tolisso
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7
Jordan Veretout
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31
Nemanja Matic
Forwards
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11
Malick Fofana
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10
Alexandre Lacazette
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18
Rayan Cherki
4 Reasons why we expect BTTS
- Reims have only managed to record one shutout this season from 11 top-flight matches.
- Reims are yet to register a clean sheet at home this campaign.
- Lyon have conceded a goal in all but one of their last five away matches across all competitions.
- Three of the five H2H matches between these rivals played in Reims have seen goals at both ends.
Main prediction -
Both Teams to Score
Best Odds:
bet365
1.5
Additional predictions
& current standing in Ligue 1
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Saint Germain | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 36 - 10 | +26 | 32 |
| 2 | Monaco | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 21 - 10 | +11 | 26 |
| 3 | Olympique Marseille | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 24 - 15 | +9 | 20 |
| 4 | LOSC Lille | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 18 - 11 | +7 | 19 |
| 5 | Olympique Lyonnais | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 18 - 15 | +3 | 18 |
| 6 | Nice | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 21 - 11 | +10 | 17 |
| 7 | Reims | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 19 - 15 | +4 | 17 |
| 8 | Lens | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 12 - 9 | +3 | 17 |
| 9 | Auxerre | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 20 - 19 | +1 | 16 |
| 10 | Toulouse | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 13 - 14 | -1 | 15 |
| 11 | Strasbourg | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 20 - 22 | -2 | 13 |
| 12 | Brest | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 16 - 22 | -6 | 13 |
| 13 | Rennes | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 13 - 18 | -5 | 11 |
| 14 | Nantes | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 14 - 17 | -3 | 10 |
| 15 | Angers SCO | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 13 - 20 | -7 | 10 |
| 16 | Saint-Étienne | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 10 - 25 | -15 | 10 |
| 17 | Le Havre | 11 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 8 - 23 | -15 | 9 |
| 18 | Montpellier | 11 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 11 - 31 | -20 | 7 |