Reims vs Saint-Étienne prediction and betting tips on May 10, 2025
Game Prediction
Reims will host Saint-Étienne as part of matchday 33 of France Ligue 1 on May 10. Both teams need 3 points to give themselves the right to dream of staying up. The situation is a little more critical for Saint-Étienne.
Reims vs Saint-Étienne key stats and trends
- Reims has won 3 of the last 5 meetings
- At least 2 goals have been scored in the last 10 meetings
- Reims has won 4 and lost as many of the last 10 meetings
- Reims concedes 1.3 goals and scores 1 on average
- Saint-Étienne has won just 1 of its last 10 matches, including 6 defeats and 3 draws
- Saint-Étienne concedes 2.3 goals and scores 1 on average
Reims vs Saint-Étienne recent form
There is a 2-point gap between Reims, 13th in Ligue 1 with 33 points, and Le Havre, the virtual play-off spot. The Stéphanois are still concerned about relegation. The season has been dominated by defeats (15) and very few victories (8), as well as 9 draws. Although momentum was good before last week's 0-1 defeat by Nice, Stade de Reims had gone 3 games without defeat, including two against Toulouse and Lens
On the other hand, the situation is alarming for Saint-Étienne. In the red zone, in 17th place, Saint-Etienne must win or almost seal their relegation to Ligue 2. Saint-Etienne have the worst defensive record in Ligue 1.
Form
- Reims: L W W D L
- Saint-Étienne: L D W L L
Injury and team news
Reims hosts Saint-Etienne without the injured Daramy, Khadra, Fofana and Ito.
The away team is still missing Boakye, Bouchouari and Stassin, who are in the infirmary. There's no guarantee that Cornud, who is also injured, will be back.
Predicted line-ups
- Reims probable line-up: Diouf - Buta, Gbane, Okumu, Kipré, Akieme - Diakhon, Am. Koné, Atangana, Nakamura - Siebatcheu.
- Saint-Étienne probable line-up: Larsonneur - Appiah, Bernauer, Nadé, Pétrot - Tardieu, Ekwah, Moueffek - Cardona, N'Guessan, Davitashvili.
Reims vs Saint-Étienne pre-game odds and win probablity
At home, Reims has a 46% chance of winning at 2.13. Saint-Étienne has a 28% chance of winning, sold at 3.48. A draw is 26% likely at 3.86.
Correct score prediction: Reims 2-1 Saint-Étienne
Reims has a solid defense. On the other hand, they have the worst defense in Ligue 1. We see Reims winning not without a goal from Saint-Étienne.
Players to watch: Nakamura and Stassin
Keito Nakamura is Reims' n°1 attacking weapon. The Japanese midfielder has made 13 contributions to the goal this season. After 3 games without a goal, the 24-year-old will be keen to finish the season in style.
Lucas Stassin is Saint-Étienne's man in form this season. The young Belgian, who scored twice against Lyon on Matchday 31, has scored 12 goals and handed out 4 assists in 28 Ligue 1 games.
Expert tip: Reims to win and both teams to score "Yes"
We recommend betting on this eventuality as detailed above. Odds are 61% and 1.53.
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