The Matchday 32 clash in Ligue 1 between Nice and Reims will take place on May 2 at the Allianz Riviera Stadium. Nice vs. Reims: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Nice
After enduring a five-match winless streak in Ligue 1, the team secured their second consecutive victory in the tournament, defeating PSG 3-1 in the previous round. This marked PSG's first defeat in the current championship. Despite this success, Nice dropped one place in the standings to 6th, with Lyon overtaking them due to a superior goal difference after a significant win over Rennes in Round 31. Nonetheless, Nice remains in contention for a Champions League spot, trailing the third position by just two points. Notably, the team has displayed solid defensive performances in their home matches this Ligue 1 season, conceding only 15 goals, second only to Auxerre (14).
- Both teams scored in Nice's last six Ligue 1 matches.
- At least three goals were scored in five of the team's previous matches in this tournament.
- At home, the team has won seven of their last ten Ligue 1 matches (1 draw, 2 losses).
Predicted lineup for Nice (3-4-3)
Marcin Bulka – Melvin Bard, Youssouf Ndayishimiye, Mohamed Abdel Monem – Jonathan Clauss, Hicham Boudaoui, Pablo Rosario, Ali Abdi – Morgan Sanson, Badredine Bouanani, Gaetan Laborde.
Defender Youssouf Ndayishimiye is out for the rest of the season due to a cruciate ligament tear.
Reims
The club played out a goalless draw with Montpellier in their previous Ligue 1 match. Prior to that, Reims secured two consecutive clean-sheet victories in the tournament, maintaining a shutout for three matches. This is Reims' longest clean-sheet streak in the championship since March 2023. The club is no longer in contention for European spots, currently sitting 13th in the Ligue 1 standings, five points clear of the relegation zone. Additionally, Reims lost 2-4 to Nice in the first round.
- The team has not lost in five of their last six Ligue 1 matches (3 wins, 2 draws).
- At least one opponent failed to score in ten of Reims' last eleven Ligue 1 matches.
- The club failed to score in five of their last six away matches in the French top division.
Predicted lineup for Reims (5-4-1)
Yehvann Diouf – Aurelio Buta, Moritz Gbané, Joseph Okumu, Cedric Kipre, Sergio Akieme – Junya Ito, Valentin Atangana Edoa, Amadou Koné, Keito Nakamura – Jordan Siebatcheu.
Referee
Abdellatif Kerraji (France)
Matches – 15 (Ligue 1, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 55;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.7;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 28;
Penalties – 33%.
Match Prediction for Nice vs. Reims
In the last round, Franck Haise's side managed to end PSG's incredible 32-match unbeaten run in Ligue 1, highlighting Nice's strong determination towards the season's end. The team had a slump, but they are now recovering at the right time. Reims, on the other hand, has also improved in recent championship matches, earning points in five of their last six Ligue 1 outings after a poor run of 15 winless matches.
However, the home side's motivation is undoubtedly high. Nice is fighting for a Champions League spot, with a chance to finish even in the top three. Additionally, the team has been excellent in home league matches, winning seven of their last ten. Reims, meanwhile, has lost four of their last eight away matches in Ligue 1 and failed to score in five of their last six away games in this tournament. Moreover, the team from the French Riviera has defeated their upcoming opponent in two of their last three head-to-head league matches (1 draw).
Therefore, my prediction: Victory for Nice
