Reims vs Nantes Prediction: Reims looking to build momentum against Nante

Reims will look to extend their five-game unbeaten streak when they host Nantes at the Stade Auguste-Delaune on Sunday.

Reims

After the sacking of Oscar Garcia last month, William Still remains in temporary charge of Reims, and the French club is unbeaten under Still's leadership.

A 0-0 draw at Lorient was followed by an excellent 2-1 win over Auxerre. Les Rogues et Blancs are unbeaten in their past five league games after failing to break the deadlock against Brest last time out.

They are currently in 13th place in Ligue 1 with one point over their weekend opponents and three points outside the relegation places.

Nantes

Meanwhile, Nantes left it late to secure three points against Olympiacos on Thursday evening, with Mostafa Mohamed and Ludovic Blas scoring in the final quarter.

Les Canaris are unbeaten in their previous three domestic matches after defeating Brest 4-1 on the strength of goals from Moses Simon, Ignatius Ganago, Mostafa Mohamed, and Moussa Sissoko. They then drew 1-1 matches with Nice and Clermont.

The change in form has allowed Nantes to move out of the bottom four, but they are still just two points above the relegation zone and are currently occupying the 15th spot in the standings.

Reims possible starting lineup:

Diouf; Flips, Gravillon, Abdelhamid, Locko; Lopy, Matusiwa; Ito, Doumbia, Zeneli; Balogun

Nantes possible starting lineup:

Lafont; Centonze, Pallois, Girotto, Merlin; Sissoko, Chirivella; Guessand, Mohamed, Simon; Ganago

Expert Betting Tips

The fact that the two teams are so closely matched and have the same goal differential in the league table should indicate it will be an evenly fought contest. Even if Reims are in slightly better shape, they haven't exactly been dominating opponents. Expect a close game, although the home team may very well be the favorite.

• Under 2.5 for 1.95 at 1xbet;
• Full time result Home win for 2.05 at bet365;
• Both teams to score Yes for 1.77 at betway.