The Matchday 27 clash in Ligue 1 between Reims and Marseille will take place on March 29 at the Stade Auguste-Delaune. Reims vs. Marseille: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Reims
After six consecutive defeats in Ligue 1, the team managed a goalless draw in the previous round against Brest. This result extended Reims' winless streak in the tournament to 15 matches (6 draws, 9 losses), the longest active streak without a win in the French championship among all clubs. Additionally, the team has not scored in their last six Ligue 1 matches. Nevertheless, Reims remains outside the relegation and playoff zones in the league standings, occupying 15th place.
- The club has conceded in 10 of their last 11 Ligue 1 matches.
- The team's winless home streak in this tournament stands at 9 matches (3 draws, 6 losses).
- No more than 2 goals have been scored in 6 of Reims' last 8 home matches in the French championship.
Predicted lineup for Reims (4-3-3)
Yehvann Diouf – Hiroki Sakai, Joseph Okumu, Cedric Kipre, Sergio Akieme – Mory Gbane, Valentin Atangana Edoa, Amadou Kone – Mamadou Diakone, Hafiz Ibrahim, Keito Nakamura.
Marseille
Marseille suffered defeats in their last two Ligue 1 matches, losing to Lens (0-1) and PSG (1-3). Notably, the club failed to earn points in two consecutive league matches for the first time since April 2024. Despite this setback, the team retains 2nd place in the standings but has allowed the closest pursuer to close the gap to 2 points. Additionally, Marseille is the second-highest scoring club in the current Ligue 1 season, with 53 goals, trailing only PSG (73).
- Marseille's uncompromising streak in the championship stands at 8 matches (4 wins, 4 losses).
- The club has failed to keep a clean sheet in 9 of their last 12 Ligue 1 matches.
- On the road, the team has won 10 of their last 14 matches in the elite French division, suffering 4 losses.
Predicted lineup for Marseille (3-4-3)
Geronimo Rulli – Luiz Felipe, Leonardo Balerdi, Derek Cornelius – Luis Henrique, Valentin Rongier, Geoffrey Kondogbia, Amar Dedic – Adrien Rabiot, Bilal Nadir, Amine Gouiri.
Referee
Willy Delajod (France)
Matches – 14 (Ligue 1, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 56;
Average yellow cards per match – 4;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 36%.
Match Prediction: Reims vs. Marseille
The change in management has yet to help the hosts emerge from their crisis. Under Samba Diabara, Reims has earned only 1 point in 7 Ligue 1 matches, and that was in the last round. The team's winless streak in Ligue 1 stretches back to November 2024. I don't believe the club can break it in the upcoming match. Marseille, one of the tournament leaders, is visiting, and they have performed excellently away from home this season. Marseille ranks 2nd among the best away teams in the French championship, winning 9 of 13 matches. Interestingly, Marseille is one of two teams, along with Montpellier, that has not drawn away in the current championship.
Moreover, the visitors will be highly motivated after a disappointing loss to Lens and a defeat by their arch-rival PSG in the last round. I am confident that Roberto De Zerbi's team will strive to secure another away victory, playing aggressively in attack. Offensive play is Marseille's strength; they trail only the leading Parisians in goals scored this season, regularly scoring away, netting at least twice in 10 of their last 14 Ligue 1 matches. Additionally, Marseille has scored at least 2 goals against Reims in 4 of their last 5 head-to-head meetings in the championship.
I don't think the tournament's underdog, who regularly concedes, can contain one of the best attacks in Ligue 1. My prediction – Marseille Individual Total Over 1.5
