Lyon vs Reims prediction and betting tips on February 9, 2025
Game Prediction
On February 9, 2025, Lyon will host Reims in Matchday 21 of Ligue 1. The ambitious home side must secure a victory against a mid-table opponent to stay in the race for European qualification.
Prediction for Lyon vs Reims
The "Gones" turned their fortunes around last season. Not only did they avoid the threat of relegation, but under Pierre Sage, they amassed 53 points, finishing sixth. Meanwhile, "Les Champenois" finished six points behind, placing ninth in the standings.
This season, Luka Elsner’s team has been even less convincing. Since late November, they have secured just one league victory, against Le Havre, though they did eliminate Monaco in the Coupe de France on penalties. However, they suffered a 1-2 home defeat to Nantes afterward. This week, they barely progressed past Bourgoin-Jallieu on penalties.
Lyon had been performing well in both Ligue 1 and the Europa League, but after their Coupe de France exit to Bourgoin, followed by three winless league matches, the club sacked Pierre Sage. Paulo Fonseca made his debut against Ludogorets, settling for a draw, before losing 2-3 to Marseille.
Lyon scores an average of 1.6 goals per match, but their defense concedes over 1.3 per game. Reims, sitting in the lower half of the table, also has a negative goal difference (1.3 goals scored / 1.45 conceded per match).
Key Statistics & Trends – Lyon vs Reims
- Lyon are winless in their last six matches.
- 55% of Lyon’s matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.9 goals per game.
- Reims have drawn three of their last four matches, including cup fixtures.
- 70% of Reims’ matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.75 goals per game.
Probable Lineups – Lyon vs Reims
Lyon (probable lineup): Lucas Perri – Tagliafico, Niakhaté, Mata, Kumbedi – Tolisso, Matić, Veretout – Nuamah, Cherki, Lacazette
Reims (probable lineup): Diouf – Akouokou, Kipré, Atangana Edoa, Buta – Patrick, Munetsi, Nakamura, Teuma, Ito – Diakité
Head-to-Head – Lyon vs Reims
Both matches between these teams last year ended in 1-1 draws.
Free Prediction for Lyon vs Reims
Lyon is the clear favorites, but both sides have been struggling. A "Total Under 3.5 Goals" bet (Odds – 1.61) looks like a safe option.
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