Three points will be up for grabs as Lyon and Stade Reims go toe-to-toe with each other at Groupama Stadium on Sunday, 9 February 2025. View our free Lyon vs Reims predictions below.
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Key stats
- Seven of the last 11 encounters between Lyon and Reims ended in stalemates.
- Five of Lyon's last six matches, and four of Reims’ last five games were tied at the end of regulation time.
- Fewer than three goals were scored in five of the last six clashes between these teams.
- Both teams scored in five of Lyon's last seven games, and in seven of Reims’ last eight matches.
Correct score prediction: Lyon 1-1 Reims
The spoils were shared in seven of the last 11 meetings between these teams, and six of those were 1-1 draws. Interestingly, three of Reims' last five games had the same scoreline after 90 minutes.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Lyon are clear favourites
- HOME: 11/20 (1.55) – 64.5%
- DRAW: 17/5 (4.40) – 22.7%
- AWAY: 17/4 (5.25) – 19%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Lyon's struggles continued with a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Marseille last weekend. They are now without a win in their last seven matches across all competitions.
Paulo Fonseca's men are eighth in the French top flight ahead of their encounter with 13th-placed Reims.
At the time of writing, Lyon are the expected winners at 11/20 (1.55). Teams with these odds generally have a 64.5% probability of winning.
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Also, four of both teams' last five respective games went below the 2.5-goal threshold. Keeping in mind that five of the last six meetings between these teams featured less than three goals, under 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 6/4 (2.50). That one has a 40% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: An evenly contested fixture
Recent meetings between Lyon and Reims have not been one-sided. Both teams have a win apiece with four draws between them in their last six clashes.
France Ligue 1 23/11/24
Reims
Lyon
France Ligue 1 30/03/24
Lyon
Reims
France Ligue 1 01/10/23
Reims
Lyon
France Ligue 1 27/05/23
Lyon
Reims
France Ligue 1 28/08/22
Reims
Lyon
Lyon preview: Looking to snap their unwanted streak
Coach Fonseca will be pleased to have a relatively injury-free squad to make his selections from this weekend, as only Malick Fofana is having fitness concerns.
Predicted lineup: Perri (GK), Kumbedi, Mata, Niakhate, Tagliafico, Veretout, Matic, Tolisso, Cherki, Nuamah & Lacazette.
France Ligue 1 13/04/25
W
Auxerre
1
Lyon
3
UEFA Europa League 10/04/25
D
Man Utd
2
Lyon
2
France Ligue 1 05/04/25
W
Lille
1
Lyon
2
France Ligue 1 28/03/25
L
Strasbourg
4
Lyon
2
France Ligue 1 16/03/25
W
Le Havre
2
Lyon
4
Reims preview: Plagued by injuries
Injury woes have contributed to Reims’ poor run in the French top-flight in months, with Samba Diawara’s men currently without a win in their last nine league games.
Unfortunately, there is no telling if the visitors can end their harsh run this weekend, as up to five key players are still sidelined because of injury, including Mohamed Daramy, Reda Khadra, Yaya Fofana, Teddy Teuma and Abdoul Kone.
Predicted lineup: Diouf (GK), Akieme, Okumu, Kipre, Buta, Patrick, Edoa, Nakamura, Ito, Kone & Diakite.
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
Player to watch: Alexandre Lacazette
Alexandre Lacazette ended his run of 10 consecutive appearances without a goal when he converted from the spot in Lyon's 3-2 defeat at Marseille last weekend. This weekend, the former Arsenal forward will look to score in back-to-back games for the first time since November 2024.