Reims entertain second-placed Marseille at the Stade Auguste-Delaune II in Ligue 1 on Sunday (March 19).
The hosts are unbeaten in the league since October and have won their last three games. In their previous outing, Folarin Balogun's 51st-minute striker helped them win 1-0 at Monaco to climb to eighth place in the standings.
Marseille, meanwhile, were held to a 2-2 draw at home by Strasbourg last time around. Leonardo Balerdi was sent off in the 29th minute, but second-half goals from Chancel Mbemba and Alexis Sanchez helped them take a two-goal lead.
However, Jean-Eudes Aholou scored twice in as many minutes to help his team to a hard-earned point.
Reims vs Marseille Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have crossed paths 71 times across competitions, with Reims leading 31-23.
- Marseille are unbeaten in their last five meetings against the hosts, winning 4-1 in the reverse fixture.
- Reims are unbeaten in their last 19 Ligue 1 games.
- The hosts have kept a clean sheet in their last six league games.
- Marseille have won their last two away games against Reims.
- Reims have won seven of their last eight home games in Ligue 1, while Marseille are on a seven-game winning run on their travels.
- Interestingly, the hosts have kept clean sheets in four of their last five home games, while Marseille have not conceded in four of their last five away outings.
- Reims have drawn more games (13) than any other team in Ligue 1 this season and have suffered just four defeats. Only Paris Saint-Germain and Lens (3 apiece) have had fewer defeats.
Reims vs Marseille Prediction
Reims are on a 19-game unbeaten run in Ligue 1 and have won four of their last six games, keeping four clean sheets.
Although Marseille have struggled in recent games, they have a solid record in their travels, winning their last seven outings. They also have a solid record in recent games against Reims.
Reims' unbeaten run makes them the favourites, but Marseille have won on their last two trips to Reims, so a draw could ensue.
Prediction: Reims 1-1 Marseille.
Reims vs Marseille Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Under 2.5
Tip 3: At least a goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Folarin Balogun to score or assist any time - Yes