Reims vs Strasbourg prediction, preview, team news and more | Ligue 1 2021-22

Sunday sees Reims play host to Strasbourg in a Ligue 1 game at the Stade Auguste-Delaune.

Reims are currently in 13th place in the table, while high-flying Strasbourg are chasing European qualification in fifth.

Can Reims pull off an important win here, or will Strasbourg continue their good form with a victory?

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Reims vs Strasbourg Head-to-Head

After struggling for traction since the beginning of 2022, Reims pulled off arguably their biggest win of the season thus far last weekend by overcoming Monaco 1-2.

The game was a dramatic one, as Reims were behind right until the 85th minute, when they equalized through a Kevin Volland own goal. With the game seemingly heading for a draw, Nathanael Mbuku then popped up with a 92nd-minute winner.

The win was not enough to lift Reims out of mid-table, but it could well galvanize them and drive them onto a strong finish in their campaign.

Strasbourg, meanwhile, are still chasing a European qualification spot after putting together a very strong run since late October.

They have now lost just two of their past 15 games, and are only three points away from third-place.

However, Julien Stephan’s side have drawn their last two games – most recently securing a 0-0 draw with Nice – meaning they will be looking for a big win this weekend.

The last match between these sides ended in a draw, but Reims have won three of their last six meetings against Strasbourg overall.

Reims form guide: L-W-L-D-W

Strasbourg form guide: L-W-W-D-D

Reims vs Strasbourg Team News

Reims

Reims still have a worrying amount of injuries to contend with, with eight players doubtful for this game – although some may make the bench depending on late fitness tests.

Injured: Hugo Ekitike

Doubtful: Anastasios Donis, Thomas Foket, El Bilal Toure, Moreto Cassama, Jens Cajuste, Andreaw Gravillon, Valon Berisha

Suspended: None

Strasbourg

Maxime Le Marchand is definitely out for this game, while three other players are doubtful for the visitors.

Injured: Maxime Le Marchand

Doubtful: Abdul Majeed Waris, Eiji Kawashima, Ismael Doukoure

Suspended: None

Reims vs Strasbourg Predicted XI

Reims predicted XI (3-5-1-1): Predrag Rajkovic, Maxime Busi, Wout Faes, Marshall Munetsi, Alexis Flips, Arber Zeneli, Azor Matusiwa, Bradley Kocko, Ghislain Konan, Nathanael Mbuku, Mitchell van Bergen

Strasbourg predicted XI (3-5-2): Matz Sels, Lucas Perrin, Gerzino Nyamsi, Alexander Djiku, Frederic Guilbert, Adrien Thomasson, Sanjin Prcic, Ibrahima Sissoko, Anthony Caci, Ludovic Ajorque, Kevin Gameiro

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Reims vs Strasbourg Prediction

Based on recent form, Strasbourg would have to be the favorites here, but it’s also hard to ignore the effect that Reims’ last-gasp win over Monaco may have had on their momentum.

Reims don’t seem strong enough to pull off a victory here, but when you add in the fact that they’re the home side, it’s probably fair to suspect that they will push high-flying Strasbourg hard.

Therefore, a draw is the prediction.

Prediction: Reims 1-1 Strasbourg