The Matchday 20 clash in Ligue 1 between Reims and Nantes will take place on February 2 at the Auguste Delaune Stadium. Reims vs. Nantes: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Reims
In the last round, the team held PSG to a 1-1 draw. This result extended their winless streak in the league to eight matches (5 draws, 3 losses). Luka Elsner's side is currently in 12th place in the standings, with a five-point cushion above the relegation playoff zone. Notably, Reims has conceded 16 goals at home in this Ligue 1 campaign, a record bettered by only three teams in the current championship.
Captain and key midfielder Teddy Teuma, midfielder Amadou Kone, and defender Abdul Kone will miss the match due to health issues. Forward Oumar Diakite is suspended. Additionally, forward Mohammed Daramy and midfielder Reda Khadra are still recovering from injuries.
- The club has not won in their last six home matches in this tournament (3 draws, 3 losses).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 4 of Reims' last 5 home games in Ligue 1.
- The team has not scored more than once in 5 of their last 6 home league matches.
Predicted lineup for Reims (4-1-2-3)
Yehvann Diouf – Sergio Akieme, Cedric Kipre, Valentin Atangana Edoa, Aurelio Buta – Teddy Teuma – John Patrick Finn, Marshall Munetsi – Keito Nakamura, Oumar Diakite, Junya Ito.
Nantes
In their 19th-round game, Antoine Kombouare's side drew 1-1 with Lyon. The club has won only once in their last 16 Ligue 1 matches (8 draws, 7 losses). They are currently 14th in the standings, with just a one-point gap from the relegation playoff zone.
- The number "1" has appeared in the final scoreline in 4 of Nantes' last 4 away league matches.
- No more than two goals have been scored in 6 of the club's last 8 Ligue 1 games.
- The team has not conceded more than one goal in 5 of their last 7 matches in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Nantes (4-2-3-1)
Anthony Lopes – Nicolas Cozza, Nicolas Pallois, Saidy Sow, Kelvin Amian – Pedro Chirivella, Jean-Charles Castelletto – Moses Simon, Florent Mollet, Bacheraba Guirassy – Matthis Abline.
Referee
Benoit Millot (France)
Matches – 9 (Ligue 1, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 36;
Average yellow cards per match – 4;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 44%.
Reims vs. Nantes: Match Prediction
Reims rarely leaves the field without scoring in their home Ligue 1 matches. They have found the net in 7 of their last 9 home games in this tournament. During this period, Luka Elsner's side has scored against PSG (1-1), Lyon (1-1), and Nice (2-4), teams currently in the European competition spots. However, Reims often makes defensive errors, conceding in 10 of their last 11 home matches in this tournament.
Nantes' defense on the road is also unreliable. The club has failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 9 away league matches. Their attack is slightly better, with Antoine Kombouare's side scoring in their last 6 away Ligue 1 games. During these matches, they have conceded even against the tournament's underdogs, Montpellier (3-1) and Saint-Etienne (1-1).
I expect both teams to score in this game. My prediction: Both teams to score – yes
