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Reims - Lorient
France Ligue 1 - Stade Auguste Delaune
Prediction 1
Reims to Win
22/25 (1.88)
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Prediction 2
Under 2.5 Goals
5/6 (1.83)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change
Reims take on Lorient at the Stade Auguste-Delaune II in Ligue 1 on Wednesday, February 1st. Reims put their unbeaten re-start on the line against a tricky Lorient outfit in midweek. Read our free Ligue 1 betting tips and find the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.
Today's Predictions for Reims vs Lorient
Can Reims take more points off top six chasers Lorient when the teams meet in Ligue 1 on Wednesday evening? Read our top predictions for this week’s fixture below.
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Reims to Win
Reims should be equipped with sky-high confidence this week following their draw at champions PSG at the weekend and boosted by a run of seven games without defeat in league and cup since the domestic campaign’s return in France, Les rouges et blancs can be backed to take maximum points on Wednesday. Lorient are no pushovers; however, they have dropped points in three out of five assignments since Christmas and our first prediction recommends opposing them against their in-form hosts in this one.
Under 2.5 Goals
Reims have been building their recent success on strong defensive foundations, though they have been modest scorers at the opposite end and as a result, 100% of their last four matches in Ligue 1 have featured under 2.5 goals. We don’t expect to see a deluge of action when Reims put their well-drilled unit out against Lorient on Wednesday, and when the teams met earlier in the campaign, they were deadlocked a 0-0 at full time. It could be difficult to split the sides again in midweek and another stake on under 2.5 goals could be the way to go.
Top Betting Odds and Stats for Reims vs Lorient
Check out our selection of key stats for Wednesday’s match below alongside a tool to help you choose the most lucrative odds.
Head to Head
15/10/22
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01/05/22
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19/09/21
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06/02/21
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Reims
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17/10/20
France Ligue 1 LI1
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Lorient
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Let's take a closer look at the latest markets, odds and probability figures ahead of Wednesday’s clash between Reims and Lorient below.
Reims odds: 22/25 (1.88) – 53.2%
Draw odds: 53/20 (3.65) – 27.4%
Lorient odds: 33/10 (4.3) – 23.3%
The bookmakers think Reims will make the most of their recent momentum in midweek, while Folarin Balogun, who netted late on against PSG last time out, can be backed to score anytime for the hosts at 21/20 (2.05) – 48.8%. A 1-0 win for Reims is the outcome with the tightest price in the correct score stakes at 6/1 (7.0) – 14.4%.
Reims vs Lorient Team News & Injuries
Read all of the latest injury updates and team news for Wednesday’s Ligue 1 meeting between Reims and Lorient below.
Reims
Reims could be without a couple of attackers in midweek, though the injured Noah Jean Holm and Nathanael Mbuku might not have featured from the start anyway even if they were fit. Reims shocked champions PSG when they notched a 96th-minute equalizer in Paris at the weekend.
Predicted Lineup for Reims: Diouf – Foket, Agbadou, Abdhelhamid, Busi – Matusiwa, Cajuste, Ito, Munetsi, van Bergen – Balogun
Lorient
Lorient have few injury concerns at present, though Yves Mvogo did miss their 2-1 win over Rennes at the weekend and he could be absent again on Wednesday. Lorient's win kept them in sixth position in Ligue 1 and they are just three points off Monaco in fourth.
Predicted Lineup for Lorient: Mannone – Kalulu, Laporte, Talbi, Le Goff – Abergel, Le Fee, Diarra, Ponceau, Le Bris – Kone
Player to Watch – Folarin Balogun
Folarin Balogun is enjoying a stellar campaign in France with Reims and the 21-year-old has scored 11 times in 16 starts in Ligue 1 overall since August. The American striker is on loan with Reims from Premier League giants Arsenal for the duration of the current campaign and he is doing his chances of making a splash when he returns to the Gunners no harm at all with his impactful displays.
Starting Lineups
Official lineups are usually released approximately one hour before kick-off.
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Ligue 1 Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  PSG | 28 | 21 | 3 | 4 | 40 | 66 |
| 2 |  Marseille | 28 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 25 | 59 |
| 3 |  Lens | 28 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 26 | 57 |
| 4 |  Monaco | 28 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 54 |
| 5 |  Rennes | 28 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 18 | 50 |
| 6 |  Lille | 28 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 49 |
| 7 |  Nice | 28 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 44 |
| 8 | Lorient | 28 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 44 |
| 9 | Reims | 28 | 10 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 43 |
| 10 |  Lyon | 28 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 41 |
| 11 |  Montpellier | 28 | 11 | 3 | 14 | -3 | 36 |
| 12 |  Toulouse | 28 | 10 | 5 | 13 | -5 | 35 |
| 13 |  Clermont Foot | 28 | 9 | 7 | 12 | -13 | 34 |
| 14 |  Nantes | 28 | 6 | 12 | 10 | -7 | 30 |
| 15 |  Strasbourg | 28 | 5 | 11 | 12 | -12 | 26 |
| 16 |  Brest | 28 | 5 | 9 | 14 | -16 | 24 |
| 17 |  Auxerre | 28 | 5 | 8 | 15 | -28 | 23 |
| 18 |  Troyes | 28 | 4 | 9 | 15 | -23 | 21 |
| 19 |  AC Ajaccio | 28 | 6 | 3 | 19 | -30 | 21 |
| 20 |  Angers | 28 | 2 | 4 | 22 | -42 | 10 |
Reims vs Lorient Coverage and Frequently Asked Questions
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?
Check out the odds at Stake and 888Sport for Wednesday’s fixture.
What time does this fixture kick off?
The game is scheduled to start at 18:00 BST.
Where will Wednesday’s game be played?
The Stade Auguste-Delaune II will host Wednesday’s meeting between Reims and Lorient.
