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Angers vs Reims: Our top betting tips
Neither of these two teams have won a game in their opening four games. Will it become five without a win or does someone have a performance up their sleeve? Find out with our Angers vs Reims match preview with free tips, predictions and odds mentioned along the way.
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Ending level
This season has not been very kind on Angers so far; they have no wins in four league games, with two draws and two losses. It's important to note that Angers' winless streak stretches back to their pre-season campaign; in their last six matches, they've drawn three and lost three. Like Angers, Reims are without a win this season; they have the exact same record as their opponents, with three draws and three losses in their last six matches. With all this in mind, we believe that this will be an even contest; and that's why we think these teams will share the spoils between them.
Both teams will hit the net
With both teams currently on a six match winless streak, we should point out that Angers and Reims have not been able to keep the goals out. Angers kept just one clean sheet in their last eight matches; they have seen their defence breached eight times in their last three games alone. Similarly, Reims have no clean sheets in their last six matches; they've allowed 10 goals in four league games so far, only two teams have conceded more. This is more of a ‘both teams to concede' pick rather than both teams to score; and considering these teams' leaky defences, we should expect goals at both ends.
Here are the key stats & form guide for Angers vs Reims
Head to Head
13/03/22
France Ligue 1 LI1
Angers
Reims
0
1
05/12/21
France Ligue 1 LI1
Reims
Angers
1
2
03/02/21
France Ligue 1 LI1
Reims
Angers
0
0
13/09/20
France Ligue 1 LI1
Angers
Reims
1
0
01/02/20
France Ligue 1 LI1
Angers
Reims
1
4
Last Five - Angers
18/03/23
France Ligue 1 LI1
Lens
Angers
3
0
L
12/03/23
France Ligue 1 LI1
Toulouse
Angers
2
0
L
05/03/23
France Ligue 1 LI1
Montpellier
Angers
5
0
L
25/02/23
France Ligue 1 LI1
Lyon
Angers
3
1
L
18/02/23
France Ligue 1 LI1
Strasbourg
Angers
2
1
L
Last Five - Reims
19/03/23
France Ligue 1 LI1
Marseille
Reims
2
1
L
12/03/23
France Ligue 1 LI1
Monaco
Reims
0
1
W
05/03/23
France Ligue 1 LI1
AC Ajaccio
Reims
0
1
W
26/02/23
France Ligue 1 LI1
Toulouse
Reims
0
3
W
18/02/23
France Ligue 1 LI1
Nice
Reims
0
0
D
A battle of the winless
Let's be honest, this game is not going to be a classic Ligue 1 encounter. Neither of these teams have won a match so far this season and, as a result, both are struggling towards the bottom of the table. Regardless of how this game unfolds, Angers and Reims are likely to end the season needing to have at least the occasional glance over their shoulders. That said, getting a first win of the season would be good for morale if either can find it!
Batista Mendy picked up two yellow cards in Angers' loss at Troyes last weekend, so he'll be unavailable for selection; Mendy will join Halid Sabanovic on the suspension list, as Sabanovic received a red card in their previous match. Also, Ulrick Eneme-Ella is still recovering from a knee injury.
Angers Predicted lineup – Bernardoni, Blazic, Houtondji, Camara, Bamba, Thioub, Capelle, Ounahi, Doumbia, Diony, Boufal
Emmanuel Agbadou returned from suspension in Stade Reims' 1:1 draw against Lyon; however, Dion Lopy picked up a straight red card in that match, and will not be available for selection. Reims have a few players in the recovery room; this list includes Azor Matusiwa, Rafik Guitane, Thomas Foket and Anastasios Donis. It'll be interesting to see how Reims will fare without these players.
Reims Predicted lineup – Pentz, Gravillon, Faes, Abdelhamid, Busi, Munetsi, Agbadou, Locko, Doumbia, Ito, Balogun
A quickfire FAQ on Angers vs Reims
- Where is the match being hosted? – Raymond Kopa Stadium
- Who do the bookmakers have as favourites? – Angers
- What time does the match kick off? 6 PM GMT
