On Wednesday, in another match of the 21st round of the French Ligue 1, Reims will play at home with Lorient. Your attention is invited to the forecast for this match.
Reims
Reims is in 11th place in the Ligue 1 standings, 11 points away from the relegation zone, and just as far behind the European Cup zone. William Still's team manages to continue its winless streak, which has already reached four and a half months, despite a difficult calendar. In the last two rounds, she played in a draw – at home with Nice (0:0) and away with PSG (1:1). Between these matches there was a cup away win over Le Erbier (3-0).
"Lorient"
Lorient, thanks to the excellent first third of the season, are in 6th place in the standings, only 2 points behind the European Cup zone. They have already lost twice this winter. The last time it was in an away match with Marseille (1:3). After that, the team of Regis le Brice with a squeak in the French Cup on the road beat Bastia (1:1, pen. 4:1), and in the last round at home prevailed over Rennes (2:1).
Statistics and figures
- Reims has a 14-match unbeaten streak (6 wins + 8 draws);
- Reims have conceded only 1 goal in their last five matches;
- Reims has a 5-match unbeaten streak at home (3 wins + 2 draws);
- In three of the last four face-to-face matches of Reims with Lorient, the "Total less than 1.5" bet was held;
- Lorient has lost only 1 match out of the last eight head-to-head matches with Reims, winning 5 times;
- "Lorient" has lost only 1 match out of the last six, winning three times;
- In five of the last six matches of Lorient, the bet "Both teams will score" took place;
- Lorient has lost only 1 match out of the last nine away matches, winning 5 times.
Forecast
Reims looks more stable than Lorient this winter, but the Reds will play three days after a tough match with PSG, where they pulled out a draw in the end. The Merluzovs also had a difficult match, but still they had two extra days to rest. This should affect and allow the guests at least not to lose.
