Stade Reims and Auxerre take on each other in a must-win encounter at the Stade Auguste-Delaune on Sunday, 9 March.
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Reims vs Auxerre predictions: Visitors to beat the hosts
Key stats
- Reims have lost five straight Ligue 1 games on the trot.
- The hosts haven't scored in their last four outings.
- Auxerre have claimed just five points from their 11 away league games (W1, D2, L8).
- Auxerre are the only side who have seen at least two goals scored in each of their Ligue 1 away fixtures this season.
Correct score prediction: Reims 1-2 Auxerre
Reims’ fortunes have hardly changed since caretaker manager Samba Diawara took over on a full-time basis, with the hosts now battling to stay afloat in the top-flight. They sit six points adrift of the visitors, who enter the clash following a first defeat in four league games.
Both sides have struggled for form this term, but we back Auxerre to claim all three points in this close contest.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Reims have the slight edge
- HOME: 29/20 (2.45) – 40.8%
- DRAW: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.7%
- AWAY: 15/8 (2.87) – 34.7%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Reims are in desperate need for points, but recent form is anything but hopeful. Despite being on their longest winless streak since November 2015, Reims are backed by the bookmakers to claim a victory, with odds of 29/20 (2.45) – a 40.8% probability of success.
Auxerre, on the other hand, are vying to get back to winning ways after Strasbourg edged them 1-0 in their last outing – ending a three-game unbeaten run (W1, D2). Priced at 15/8 (2.87) with a 34.7% win probability, they come into this fixture as marginal underdogs. With both sides aiming to bounce back from setbacks, a tightly contested encounter is on the cards.
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Most recent H2Hs: Auxerre to build upon their reverse fixture win?
Christophe Pelissier’s men beat Reims by the narrowest of margins in the reverse fixture – ending a dismal eight-match winless H2H streak. The last three H2Hs in Ligue 1 have gone either way, with one draw in the process.
France Ligue 1 20/10/24
Auxerre
Reims
Club Friendly List 10/08/24
Reims
Auxerre
France Ligue 1 05/02/23
Auxerre
Reims
France Ligue 1 23/10/22
Reims
Auxerre
Europe Friendlies 16/07/22
Reims
Auxerre
Reims preview: Seven players missing
Now winless in seven straight Ligue 1 games, Reims have an uphill task to overcome, as they remain without seven players: Mohamed Daramy, Yaya-Kader Fofana, Gabriel Moscardo, Reda Khadra, Cedric Kipre, Nhoa Sangui and Jordan Siebatcheu.
Predicted lineup: Diouf (GK), Sekine, Okumu, Gbane, Akieme, Teuma, Patrick, Edoa, Nakamura, Diakite, Ito
France Ligue 1 11/04/25
W
Lens
0
Reims
2
France Ligue 1 06/04/25
L
Strasbourg
1
Reims
0
France Cup 02/04/25
W
Cannes
1
Reims
2
France Ligue 1 29/03/25
W
Marseille
1
Reims
3
France Ligue 1 16/03/25
D
Brest
0
Reims
0
Auxerre preview: Can they extend the gap over the drop zone?
Auxerre are currently looking to avoid two straight home league defeats in the top-flight for the first time since last year. That should serve as enough inspiration, as they deal with the absences of Nathan Buayi-Kiala and Lasso Coulibaly.
Predicted lineup: Leon (GK), Jubal, Akpa, Osho, Hoever, Danois, Owusu, Mensah, Junior Traore, Perrin, Bair
France Ligue 1 13/04/25
L
Lyon
3
Auxerre
1
France Ligue 1 06/04/25
W
Rennes
0
Auxerre
1
France Ligue 1 30/03/25
W
Montpellier
0
Auxerre
1
France Ligue 1 14/03/25
D
Nice
1
Auxerre
1
France Ligue 1 09/03/25
W
Reims
0
Auxerre
2
Player to watch: Gaetan Perrin
Perrin has contributed to five goals (G3, A2) in his lasty four appearances for Auxerre, although he failed to make an impact in their defeat to Strasbourg last time around. He could make the difference at the Stade Auguste-Delaune.