All eyes will be on Stade Auguste Delaune as Reims and Lens go toe-to-toe with each other on Friday, 29 November. View our free Reims vs Lens predictions below.
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Reims vs Lens predictions: Both teams to be amongst the goals
Key stats
- Five of the last six encounters between Reims and Lens featured goals at both ends.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in nine of Reims’ last 11 matches.
- Lens are unbeaten in their last 11 skirmishes with Reims.
- At least three goals were scored in five of Reims’ last seven games.
Correct score prediction: Reims 1-2 Lens
Lens won five of the last seven clashes between these teams and they scored exactly two goals in each of those victories. Interestingly, three of Lens' last four wins over Reims have been by a 2-1 scoreline.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookmakers favour Lens
- HOME:7/4 (2.75) – 36.4%
- DRAW:5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY:7/5 (2.40) – 41.7%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Reims and Lens are eight and ninth in the French top flight, respectively. Both teams have not particularly enjoyed their best form in recent weeks. While Reims suffered three defeats in their last five matches, Lens have lost three of their last four games.
Despite being on the road, Lens are the expected winners at 7/5 (2.40). Teams with these odds usually have a 41.7% probability of winning.
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We have also established that five of Reims' last seven games featured at least three goals. For this reason, over 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 9/10 (1.90). That one has a 52.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Reims’ struggles set to continue?
Despite their recent shortcomings, Lens have an excellent track record against their hosts. They are unbeaten in the last 11 skirmishes between these teams and have won five of their last seven encounters with Reims.
France Ligue 1 18/02/24
Reims
Lens
France Ligue 1 16/12/23
Lens
Reims
France Ligue 1 12/05/23
Lens
Reims
Elite Club Friendlies 21/12/22
Reims
Lens
France Ligue 1 04/09/22
Reims
Lens
Reims preview: A fair few absentees
Emmanuel Agbadou will return to the fold after missing action last weekend due to the accumulation of yellow cards.
On the injury front, Amadou Kone recently joined Abdoul Kone, Maxime Busi, Mohamed Daramy and Reda Khadra on the sidelines for Reims.
Predicted lineup: Diouf (GK), Sangui, Kipre, De Smet, Akieme, Edoa, Teuma, Ito, Munetsi, Nakamura & Diakite.
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
L
St Etienne
2
Reims
0
France Ligue 1 02/05/25
L
Nice
1
Reims
0
France Ligue 1 27/04/25
D
Montpellier
0
Reims
0
France Ligue 1 20/04/25
W
Toulouse
0
Reims
1
France Ligue 1 11/04/25
W
Lens
0
Reims
2
Lens preview: Looking to turn their fortunes around
Defenders Jonathan Gradit and Abdukodir Khusanov will be available for this game after missing out on the loss to Marseille due to suspension.
Due to injuries, Lens are expected to miss Ruben Aguilar, Martin Satriano, Wesley Said, and Jimmy Cabot for this contest.
Predicted lineup: Samba (GK), Sarr, Danso, Medina, Frankowski, Ojediran, Thomasson, Machado, Sotoca, Da Costa & Nzola.
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
D
Toulouse
1
Lens
1
France Ligue 1 04/05/25
W
Lyon
1
Lens
2
France Ligue 1 27/04/25
L
Auxerre
4
Lens
0
France Ligue 1 20/04/25
W
Brest
1
Lens
3
France Ligue 1 11/04/25
L
Reims
2
Lens
0
Player to watch: Wesley Said
After a run of eight games in which he scored seven times, things have not gone swimmingly for Wesley Said in recent weeks. The former Rennes and Toulouse forward has no direct goal involvement in his last seven appearances for Lens across all competitions. However, Said scored in his last two encounters with Reims, so it will be interesting to see how he fares on Friday evening.