Reims vs Lorient: prediction for the Ligue 1 match
In the Ligue 1 match Red-Whites will host Les Merlus on September 19. What to expect from this battle? The answer is in our prediction.

Command Analysis

Reims

In the previous season Reims finished on a 14th place. That result disappointed the board and fans of the club, they are far more ambitious than that. Oscar Garcia was brought in to chance the situation. Team started the new season with three consecutive draws - against Nice (0:0), Montpellier (3:3) and Metz (1:1).
Only in the most recent match Red-Whites managed to record their first victory over Rennes (2:0) and climbed up to the 11th position.
Zeneli, Doumbia, Cafaro, Toure and Hornby won't be able to play in an upcoming match.

Lorient

Lorient avoided relegation in the previous season and managed to strengthen the squad - club signed Moritz Jenz and Igor Silva.
Christophe Pelissier's men started the new season successfully - they recorded victories over Monaco (1:0) and Lille (2:1), they also had two draws, which brought them eight points and an 8th spot in the standings.
Fontaine, Morel, Mouyokolo and Le Fee, who has an ankle injury, won't be able to play in an upcoming match.
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - no
In 3 out of 4 most recent head-to-head matches teams scored only during one of the halves

СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet won in 2 out of 4 most recent matches of Reims

СтавкаYellow cards: total over 3,5
This bet won in 3 out of 5 most recent matches of the visitors

Tip and bets
In our opinion, both teams have an even chance for a victory. Both opponents are inconsistent, but their matches are fun to watch. We are expecting another high-scoring performance from them.
Our prediction - both teams to score
Les Merlus won five most recent head-to-head matches. We think that this series won't be continued and this game will end as a draw.
Our second bet is on a draw