Angers vs Reims Prediction & Betting Tips (29 September)

Angers' last season in Ligue 1 turned into a fiasco, the one that has barely started does not seem to be heading towards a better outcome. In the meantime, however, Sco had perfectly managed to regain its senses by seizing 2nd place in Ligue 2 to move back into the elite. But the Loire club has not yet managed to meet the demands of this championship. Indeed, Alexandre Dujeux's players have still not won a single match since the start of the season which they began with 3 losses in a row against Lens 0-1, Lille 2-0 and Nice 1-4. Fortunately for them, the Angevins were able to stop the bleeding by taking points against Strasbourg 1-1 and Nantes 1-1 but they still remain in last place in the standings. On the other side of the meadow, the Stadium of Reims could well create a sensation this year in Ligue 1.

Now under the orders of Luka Elsner who has come to take over from Will Still on the bench, the Champagne club has nothing to be ashamed of its first steps in this 2024-2025 championship. After experiencing a first inaugural defeat against Lille 0-2, Auguste Delaune's residents took a point against Marseille 2-2 then they defeated Rennes 2-1 and Nantes 1-2. And last Saturday, they were the first to hang PSG this season 1-1. With 8 points on the clock, they are in 6th place in the ranking.

A true elite powerhouse last year with 15 goals in L2, Loïs Diony has still not been reinstated by his coach. Same observation for the young defender Camara, the former Rennais Hunou, the former executives Ould Khaled and Niane and the full-back Sabanovic who could again remain on the sidelines this weekend. Finally, the young striker Kalumba, the important midfielder Lopy and the full-back Ekomié must all withdraw this weekend. Against Nantes, it was Algerian playmaker Abdelli who was able to equalize from the penalty spot. He scored 2 of the 3 goals scored by his team this season. For the visitors, Amadou Koné will make his return after being suspended in recent days.

On the other hand, midfielders Abdul Koné and Moscardo are still not fit. They were joined in the infirmary by replacement Khadra, injured against PSG. Absent for many months, the interesting winger Daramy returned to the group last week without coming into play. Unsurprisingly, the two Japanese attackers Ito (1 goal, 1 assist) and Nakamura (2 goals) will be there. The last city had also opened the scoring against PSG.