Right at the heart of Ligue 1, a game which will be decisive takes place as Stade de Reims hosts AJ Auxerre. Both teams are trapped in a web of misfortunes as recent fortunes have been far from reassuring. Reims, under the new direction of Samba Diawara, is eagerly seeking to bring an end to a demoralizing series of defeats, and Auxerre aspires to stabilize their erratic fortunes. This is more than a battle for points; it's a quest for redemption, power, and revival.
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The recent season of Stade de Reims has been a rollercoaster. Their last game was a 3-0 defeat against AS Monaco and had 43% possession, conceded 2 corners, made 9 shots on target, committed 7 fouls, and amazingly, 0 yellow cards. For the upcoming match, their expected goals (xG) is 1.47, which guarantees something in their attacking play.
Their current sequence of results is concerning LLLDL, placing them 15th on the board with 5 victories, 7 draws, and 12 defeats, and a standing of 22 points. Coach Samba Diawara has the challenge of bringing his team back to life. In all this despair, Junya Ito is a beacon of hope, having posted 4 goals and 3 assists in 27 matches.
Injuries/Suspensions:
Theoson Jordan
Cédric Kipré (suspension)
Reda Khadra
Mohamed Daramy
Gabriel Moscardo
Nhoa Sangui
Yaya Fofana
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Auxerre's recent form has been a mixed bag. Their last game was a tight 1-0 loss to Strasbourg, with them having 45% possession, taking 5 corners, having 14 on-target shots, receiving 10 fouls, and 1 yellow card. Their next game xG is at 1.33, indicating a requirement for better attacking performance.
Using an existing variation of LDDWL, Auxerre stands in 12th place in the championship with 7 wins, 7 draws, and 10 losses, totaling 28 points. Christophe Pélissier's tactical know-how will be useful in handling the phase. Gaëtan Perrin is one of the key players, with an impressive 8 goals and 6 assists from 25 matches.
Injuries/Suspensions:
Lasso Coulibaly
Head to Head
Reims has traditionally dominated this fixture, with 7 of their meetings coming out in favor of them over Auxerre's 2, of which 3 resulted in draws. Their last game on October 20, 2024, ended in a 2-1 victory for Auxerre, creating another level of suspense in this match.
History of Head-to-Heads
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Club Friendlies 2024
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Ligue 1 2022/2023
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Oud-Heverlee Leuven
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Saint-Etienne
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Toulouse
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FC Lyon
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Marseille
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Expert Betting Tips
Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Considering the defensive vulnerabilities of both teams and the goal-scoring prowess of players like Junya Ito and Gaëtan Perrin, there's a strong possibility that both teams will find themselves on the scoresheet.
Under 2.5 Goals: Considering the recent wastefulness in front of goal and the necessity of not losing, there could be a low-scoring affair on the cards.
Match to End in a Draw: The recent form of both sides suggests that a draw is a likely outcome.
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