Lyon v Reims prediction

Ligue 1 · · Parc Olympique Lyonnais

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The match

Lyon host Reims in Ligue 1 on Friday 13 March (kick-off 00:00 UK).

The key numbers

Reims have conceded 21 goals, the fewest of the 20 clubs (2019/20 so far).

Reims are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

Eight of Lyon’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in seven of Lyon’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). At home, Lyon have four wins, two draws and one defeat in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 2.00 points per game, scoring 1.29 and conceding 0.86. Lyon have scored 42 goals, the third-most of the 20 clubs (2019/20 so far). Lyon have conceded 27 goals, the fourth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.

Four of Reims’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (27%). Both teams scored in nine of Reims’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). Away from home, Reims have two wins, three draws and three defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 1.13 points per game, scoring 1.13 and conceding 1.38. Reims have scored 26 goals, the second-fewest of the 20 clubs (2019/20 so far).

Lyon (seventh) and Reims (fifth) are one point apart, 2019/20 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Lyon the stronger side, 416 rating points above Reims (Lyon 1753, Reims 1337, after at least 250 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

Reims are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Lyon, every meeting checked. The most recent meeting, on 21 December 2019, finished Reims 1–1 Lyon.

Team news

Predicted Lyon XI (4-3-1-2): D. Greif, Z. Athekame, F. Bacher, Abner, M. Niakhaté, T. Morton, C. Tolisso, T. Tessmann, N. Nartey, E. Nuamah, K. Nakamura — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, M. Depay (6.2 per match over six appearances, five goals) and H. Aouar (4.9 per match over seven appearances, one goal and three assists) have been Lyon’s most influential players 2019/20, all competitions. In numbers for Lyon (2019/20, all competitions, before kick-off), M. Depay averages 3.3 shots per 90 over 484 minutes, with a shot in six of the last six appearances. H. Aouar averages 1.3 key passes per 90 over 618 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last seven appearances.

Predicted Reims XI (4-4-2): T. Hülsmann, D. Guindo, S. Kotto, N. Ahouonon, J. Mambuku, T. Leoni, M. Daramy, C. Kouranfal, Y. Fofana, Y. El Kachati, S. Soumano — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, R. Oudin (3.7 per match over three appearances, one goal and one assist) and Ghislain Konan (3.1 per match over three appearances) have been Reims’s most influential players 2019/20, all competitions. In numbers for Reims (2019/20, all competitions, before kick-off), Ghislain Konan averages 2.7 tackles per 90 over 270 minutes.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

  • Kick-off: · Ligue 1 · Parc Olympique Lyonnais
  • Referee: Jerome Miguelgorry, France
  • Head-to-head (last 3): Lyon 0 · draws 2 · Reims 1 · 1.67 goals/game
  • Recent form: Lyon 3W 0D 2L · Reims 2W 2D 1L

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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Lyon v Reims — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
LyonWWWLL
Last 5: 3W 0D 2L · 1.2 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
ReimsLWDDW
Last 5: 2W 2D 1L · 0.8 scored / 1 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 3
Lyon 0 · 2 draws · Reims 1 · 1.67 goals/game
  • 2019-12-21 Reims 1–1 Lyon
  • 2019-01-11 Lyon 1–1 Reims
  • 2018-08-17 Reims 1–0 Lyon
League standing · 2019/20
Last recorded position — not updated during the season.
Lyon#7 pos40 pts28 pl+15 GD
Reims#5 pos41 pts28 pl+5 GD
Goals per game
Lyon scored1.5
Reims scored0.93
Lyon conceded0.96
Reims conceded0.75

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Lyon and Reims?
In their last 3 meetings, Lyon won 0, Reims won 1 and there were 2 draws, averaging 1.67 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Lyon and Reims?
Recent form — Lyon 3W 0D 2L; Reims 2W 2D 1L.

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