Ace Football previews the Ligue 1 round 22 match between Reims and Lens and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
The Ligue 1 clash at Stade Auguste Delaune on Sunday sees Reims hosting opponents Lens.
In the Ligue 1 standings, Reims rank ninth with 30 points to their name from 21 matches, while visitors Lens rank sixth in the table with 35 points.
Form: Reims vs Lens
Reims Form
A draw was the best Reims could muster in their previous three games. They claimed a 0-0 draw against Nantes, before getting trounced 2-3 against Toulouse. Last time out, more disappointment followed as Lorient ran out 2-0 winners. Reims won half of their previous six matches on home soil in the Ligue 1, while also drawing one. They suffered two defeats, while they scored six and conceded seven goals.
Lens Form
Lens look well suited to take on any opponent presently, as their last three matches saw them gaining seven points. They ran out 0-1 and 3-1 winners against Nantes and Strasbourg, respectively. Their winning streak came to an end against Freiburg, who claimed a point in a 0-0 draw. Lens won three of a possible six away matches in the Ligue 1, as well as playing two draws and suffering one defeat. They scored six while also conceding two times.
Betting stats for Reims and Lens
Here are some fun facts that could come in handy when placing bets on the upcoming game between Reims and Lens. The facts are based on the stats from games played out across all tournaments.
- Reims have scored in 17 of the last 19 home matches
- Reims have scored in 11 of the last 13 home matches in the Ligue 1
- In 8 of the last 10 Reims home matches in the Ligue 1, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 6 of the last 7 Reims home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Reims have not won the last 4 matches in a row
- Lens have not lost 14 of the last 16 matches in the Ligue 1
- In 11 of the last 12 Lens away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 9 Lens away matches in the Ligue 1, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Lens away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 7 of the last 8 Lens away matches in the Ligue 1, the sum of goals was under 2.5
Players in form: Reims vs Lens
When seeking a sharpshooter in top form, look no further than Teddy Teuma, who has recently found the net twice for Reims in Ligue 1. Additionally, David Costa has been impressive for Lens, scoring three goals in their last half-dozen matches in the tournament. Undoubtedly, both players are eager to add to their goal tally once again.
Betting markets: Reims vs Lens
Full-time result
In their last 10 matches at Stade Auguste Delaune across all tournaments, Reims won five times, drew two, and lost three times. Lens claimed four wins, three draws, and three defeats in their last 10 games away.
Both teams to score
Reims scored the first goal of the match in five games from a possible ten. Lens got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. The Blood and Gold have kept their opponents from scoring five times in their previous 10 matches. Meanwhile, Reims have been able to keep a clean sheet in three of their last 10 games. They’ve also scored in six consecutive home meetings with Lens.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Reims’s last ten matches in all tournaments. They banged in an average of 1.4 goals on the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in three of Lens’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.2 goals in these matches.
Recommended tip: Reims vs Lens
In conclusion, we have a free betting prediction for this game between Reims and Lens. The betting tip was formed based on the abovementioned statements.