Reims vs Lyon Prediction & Betting Tips (23 November)

Stade de Reims was able to restart the machine after being beaten in quick succession by Auxerre 2-1, Brest 1-2 and Toulouse 1-0. The resident club at the Auguste-Delaune stadium regained a semblance of confidence by beating Le Havre 0-3 on their home ground before the international break. He thus ranks 7th and is only 3 lengths behind 3rd position. The hardest part will now be to maintain this good dynamic for Rémois who have, at best, aligned 2 series of 2 victories since the start of the financial year. Draws against Auxerre 2-2 and Lille 1-1 and a success on the smallest of margins in the derby against Saint-Etienne 1-0. Here are Lyon's latest results in the league.

They allow it to position itself in 5th place in the ranking, in the virtual qualifying places for a European Cup. Speaking of the European scene, OL are 9th in the Europa League after being held to Hoffenheim 2-2 three weeks ago. Since then, the international break has brought club football to a standstill and the Rhone club was administratively relegated to Ligue 2 at the end of the season by the DNCG, the financial policeman of French football. To avoid this outcome, Lyon will have to sell to cover its debts in the coming months. 

The Reims workforce is harmed in the defensive sector by the suspension of the Agbadou executive and the withdrawals of the full-backs Abd. Koné and Busi. The first is not expected to return before the end of the year and his teammate has not played a match since the start of the season. In addition, the holders Buta (right back), out with injury before the break, and Okumu (central defender), returned from selection with pain, are uncertain. So many cases which can seriously weaken the Reims defensive sector. As for Khadra (midfielder) and Daramy (forward), they have been injured for a while and will be unavailable for several more months. The season of the last city could even be over. Nakamura found the net again on the final day.

A 6th achievement allowing him to consolidate his status as Reims' top scorer in the championship. Lyon travels to the Auguste-Delaune stadium without the former starter Lopes as goalkeeper, sidelined by Pierre Sage since the start of the year. The Lyon squad is large and the coach must put elements aside every weekend. Against Saint-Etienne, it was right-back Kumbedi and the offensive players Benrahma and Orban who were notably exempted from the match. A derby which saw offensive captain Lacazette score the winning goal, a 5th achievement on his part this season in all competitions. The former Arsenal player should regain his starting place at center forward and be accompanied by Cherki on the right wing. The promising Rhone player is also one of the Lyonnais most targeted for a possible transfer this winter in order to pay off the club's debts.