Reims vs Marseille Prediction & Betting Tips (15 May)

Author of a fairly promising first part of the season, Stade de Reims had gradually asserted itself among the potential candidates for Europe. Unfortunately for him, the Champagne club was unable to keep up the pace after the winter break and he even saw his performances gradually disintegrate. From now on, he finds himself in the soft underbelly of the championship, in 11th position, much too far from the 7th place potentially qualifying for the Conference League play-offs, to hope for anything from these last days of competition. This end of the season is even very delicate for the Rémois who had lost 3 matches in a row against Strasbourg 3-1, Montpellier 1-2 and Clermont 4-1, which led to the departure of the coach, Will Still, even before the outcome. of this championship. Under the leadership of Samba Diawara for the last few days, they went for a good draw on Friday evening in Brest 1-1. OM, for their part, have especially distinguished themselves on the European scene this year.

Not really expected to play the leading roles, the Marseille club nevertheless reached the last four of the Europa League where it lost in the semi-final against Atalanta Bergamo. Competitive on the first leg at the Vélodrome 1-1, they were no match for the return to Italy 3-0. In the championship, it is more difficult for Jean-Louis Gasset's men who are only in 9th position in the standings before this late match. But nothing is lost in the race for Europe for the Olympians who are only 3 points behind 6th place and who have a much better goal difference than their competitors. The Marseillais even remain on 2 successes in Ligue 1 obtained against Lens 2-1 and Lorient 3-1.

As during the trip to Brest last week, the valuable attacker Daramy (4 goals, 5 assists), the young midfielder Atangana Edoa and the defender Okumu (starter) will not be able to appear on the match sheet. Conversely, the fairly important defender from Smet will be back after being suspended last Friday. Most Champagne executives should respond well. We think of midfielders Teuma (6 goals, 3 assists) and Stambouli, Ivorian striker Oumar Diakité (5 goals) and the Japanese Ito (3 goals, 6 assists) and Nakamura (4 goals, 1 assist). Against Brest, it was the solid Munetsi (4 goals) who opened the scoring for his team. The Marseillais will travel to Delaune without midfielder Valentin Rongier and the young Moroccan Nadir (5 appearances in L1) whose returns are not expected before the start of next season.

On the other hand, senior defender Balerdi is back after being suspended during the Lorient reception on Sunday evening. During this match, the tireless Pierre Emerick Aubameyang once again distinguished himself by scoring a double against the Merlus. The former Stéphanois has scored 29 goals this year in all competitions, including 16 in Ligue 1. The other goal was the work of defender Gigot.