Reims will host Lens at Stade Auguste-Delaune in their upcoming Ligue 1 fixture on May 8th. Check out the match preview, prediction, and odds.
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Bookmaker Ratings prediction one – Lens Double chance – 1.34
Bookmaker Ratings prediction two – Total Goals under 2.5 – 1.85
We see Lens as favorites for this match for several reasons: firstly, because they haven’t lost their last 5 matches, and secondly, because they are still fighting to catch a European spot.
Moreover, Lens have won their previous 3 fixtures against Reims in all competitions.
Following the last performances of both teams, we think that the match will end with under 2.5 total match goals. In addition, Reims have seen under 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 6 home fixtures against Lens in all competitions.
Reims have already secured a place in the next Ligue 1 campaign. Óscar García’s side won their previous league match 2-1 against Lorient last weekend, putting them in 12th place on 43 points.
Meanwhile, Reims are the only team in the league whose goals difference are 0, scoring 38 and conceding the same amount.
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— Stade de Reims (@StadeDeReims)
On the other hand, Lens go into this game on a very good run of five straight games without defeat, with three wins and two draws.
Moreover, Lens are one of the teams whose games have had more than 2.5 goals in total, as only 19 of 34 fixtures so far have had more than 2.5 total match goals.
Of the ten goals scored by Franck Haise’s side in their last five fixtures, seven of them have come in the second half of the games.
Match Facts
- The hosts have seen under 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 6 home fixtures against Lens in all competitions
- Lens are unbeaten in their previous 5 matches
- The visitors have scored over 0.5 goals in their last 5 games
Head to Head
- LI1: Lens 2:0 Reims (01/10/21)
- CLF: Reims 1:2 Lens (24/07/21)
- LI1: Reims 1:1 Lens (13/02/21)
Safe Bet
If you are looking for safe bets, so better to try the visitors’ goals handicap (0) outcome. This bet has odds of 1.64 at Vbet.
Reims vs Lens Team News
For the hosts, Hugo Ekitike and Nicolas Penneteau are out for this game due to injuries.
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— Racing Club de Lens (@RCLens)
As for RC Lens, the goalkeeper Jean-Louis Leca, who received a red card against FC Nantes, set to miss the upcoming fixture.
Reims vs Lens Predicted Lineups
Reims: Rajkovic; Gravillon, Faes, Abdelhamid; Foket, Lopy, Matusiwa, Kebbal, Locko; Zeneli, Toure
Lens: Farinez; Medina, Danso, Gradit; Frankowski, Fofana, Doucoure, Clauss; Costa; Sotoca, Kalimuendo
Most Popular FAQ for Reims vs Lens
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
The last match between these clubs ended in a 2:0 win for Lens, in October 2021.
Where will this match be played?
Saturday’s match will be played at Stade Auguste-Delaune
Where to watch?
DAZN, Amazon Prime Video
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this fixture?
We recommend checking out the odds at Vbet for Reims vs Lens
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