Ace Football previews the Ligue 1 round 28 match between Reims and Nice and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
When Nice come to Stade Auguste Delaune for the Ligue 1 match on Sunday, Reims will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.
Team form: Reims vs Nice
Reims Form
Reims are unbeaten in their last three games after drawing 2-2 with Paris Saint-Germain, beating Metz 2-1 and drawing 1-1 with Lyon. Reims only pulled off two wins from a possible six in recent Ligue 1 matches on home soil. Of the remaining four matches, they drew two and lost two, as they scored six and conceded six goals.
Nice Form
It is all or nothing with Nice, who only triumphed once in their previous three outings. They were defeated 3-1 against Paris Saint-Germain, before beating Lens 1-3. Unable to build on that, they lost 1-2 against Nantes. Nice claimed just one win from the last six away games in the Ligue 1. They also drew one and were defeated four times, as they were outscored by nine goals to five.
Betting facts for Reims and Nice
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Reims and Nice. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 11 of the last 13 Reims home matches in the Ligue 1, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 9 of the last 10 Reims home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Reims have conceded in 14 of the last 16 matches in the Ligue 1
- In 5 of the last 6 matches Reims played, both teams scored
- In 5 of the last 6 matches Reims played in the Ligue 1, both teams scored
- In the last 5 matches in a row Nice played, both teams scored
- In the last 5 Nice matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 4 matches in a row Nice played in the Ligue 1, both teams scored
- In 9 of the last 11 Nice matches in the Ligue 1, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Nice away matches in the Ligue 1, the sum of goals was under 3.5
Players in form: Reims vs Nice
Oumar Diakite look like value in the goal scoring market with three strikes to his name in six Ligue 1 matches. The visitors are crossing their fingers Terem Moffi adds to his four Ligue 1 goals come on Sunday.
Betting markets: Reims vs Nice
Full-time result
Reims won five of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Stade Auguste Delaune. They drew two and lost three as well, while Nice won three of their last 10 games away. They drew one and lost six. Nice have not lost to Reims in 10 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
Reims scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Interestingly, Nice scored the opening goal of the match in just three of their last ten games. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Nice games. Reims probably enjoy the prospect of scoring this coming Sunday, as Nice managed only two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. The former claimed one clean sheets in their last 10 matches.
Total goals
Reims saw over 2.5 goals in five of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.2 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten games for Nice, who scored 1.3 times on average in these matches. Reims conceded a goal in their last 8 matches.
Recommended tip: Reims vs Nice
In conclusion, the upcoming game between Reims and Nice seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this Ligue 1 match.