Lyon take on the visitors Reims in the round 21 match of French Ligue 1. The match will be played on Sunday, February 9th at Parc Olympique Lyonnais (Lyon).
After a string of disappointing results, Lyon has dropped out of the top six in France. Now, the team’s coach is vowing to showcase football of a completely different quality and level. However, there are still significant concerns regarding their finishing… Lyon enters this match furious after going four league games without a win in France. On the other hand, they’ve performed excellently in Europe, showing plenty of positive moments and easily advancing to the second round of the playoffs. The loss to Marseille was particularly surprising, as Lyon certainly didn’t deserve such a result. But Marseille delivered a near-perfect attacking display to secure a hard-fought victory. That said, those were away fixtures… At home, Lyon hasn’t lost in eight straight matches and feels extremely confident on their own turf! Despite their domestic struggles, Lyon’s strong home form and European success highlight their resilience, making them a formidable opponent at Groupama Stadium.
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Reims drowning in crisis. Reims isn’t playing in European competitions, but the team has plenty of other issues to deal with. They were forced to scrape through the Coupe de France, nearly getting eliminated by a semi-professional side. A few days ago, Diawara’s team managed to advance, but the performance left little to celebrate. Missing two out of five penalties against such a weak opponent speaks volumes… In Ligue 1, the team is riddled with problems: their lead over the relegation zone is just four points. Moreover, their away form is disastrous. While they managed to salvage a draw against PSG, that doesn’t change the fact that they’ve gone three consecutive away matches without a win! To add to the turmoil, the coach was sacked just three days ago, and the new manager has only overseen one match so far. Reims are in the midst of a severe crisis, struggling with form, managerial instability, and key injuries, making their prospects bleak, especially on the road.
Reims is in a terrible crisis, hovering near the relegation zone. Their cup performances have been dreadful, and the coaching situation remains unstable. The previous manager was fired, and no suitable replacement has been found. On the road, Reims falls apart against any opponent. Additionally, they’re missing key players like Teuma, Fofana, Koné, Daramy, and Hardarson, while Okumu received a red card in the last match. These absences are devastating. In head-to-head encounters, Reims has secured very few victories. In the first-round match at home, they managed to hold on for a draw, but Lyon created twice as many scoring chances. Lyon is highly motivated after their recent league setbacks and has had ample time to rest, while Reims comes into this match fatigued from their cup struggles. Only Fofana will be unavailable for Lyon, giving them a nearly full-strength squad to capitalize on Reims’ vulnerabilities.
Prediction for the match: Lyon to win with -1.0 handicap.
