Lille vs Reims Prediction 17 May 2025
🔊 Can the "Dogs" break through the resilient defense of the "Red and Whites"? In the final round of the 24/25 season, Reims will visit the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in the suburbs of Lille. Both teams still have plenty to play for. The hosts are battling for a 4th place finish, which would secure them a spot in next season's Champions League, while the visitors are trying to avoid slipping into the relegation playoff zone. However, Lille need nothing less than a win, whereas Reims would be content with a draw.
Head-to-Head
📊 Surprisingly, Lille do not hold a significant edge in their last 10 head-to-head encounters: (5-1-4). However, in the first round match, Lille cruised to victory with a massive advantage after Reims were reduced to 10 men in the 15th minute. That was the only instance in recent meetings where the "Dogs" won by a margin of 2 or more goals. We suggest placing a bet on Reims to win with a (+1.5) handicap.
Head-to-head statistics Lille - Reims
Lille Team Overview
🔴 Lille have been underwhelming in recent matches. A lackluster home draw against Marseille (1-1) was followed by an away defeat to Brest (0-2). As a result, the "Dogues" failed to capitalize on simultaneous slip-ups by their rivals - Strasbourg and Nice also suffered losses. Lille remain in 5th place, trailing Nice only on goal difference. However, if Nice win their final match, Lille would need to thrash Reims by at least a six-goal margin to overtake them. While this scenario seems unlikely, football is known for its unpredictability.
Match Results: Lille
Stade Reims Team Overview
🔴 Reims have yet to secure themselves from the relegation play-off zone. Samba Diawara's side have been unable to find the back of the net in their last three matches. They sit just 2 points ahead of 16th-placed Le Havre, but in the event of a tie, Reims would rank higher due to a superior goal difference. A draw in the upcoming match would suffice for them. However, playing for a draw is always a gamble. Let's see if Reims will spend the entire match defensively or show some attacking intent.
Match Results: Stade Reims
Latest news
Lille
🔝 Lille's goalkeeper has become one of only two players outside of PSG to be named in the Ligue 1 Team of the Season. Lucas Chevalier was recognized as the tournament's best goalkeeper.
❌ Returning from suspension are team captain and defensive midfielder Benjamin André, along with key central defender Bafodé Diakité. Bruno Génésio will be without the recently operated-on midfielder Ethan Mbappe, as well as long-term absentees right winger Edon Zhegrova, central defender Samuel Umtiti, and right-back Thiago Santos.
Stade Reims
📉 Reims have been unable to find the net in their last three Ligue 1 matches and in their two most recent head-to-head encounters with Lille. Earlier this season, they haven't endured a stretch longer than three matches without scoring (they've had two other runs of three games without goals).
❌ For the upcoming match, Reims' top scorer, left winger Keito Nakamura (11 goals and 2 assists in 32 matches), is suspended. Midfielder Yaya Fofana, who has been sidelined with a long-term injury, remains doubtful. Left winger Mohamed Daramy and attacking midfielder Reda Khadra will also be unavailable.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The match will be officiated by Willy Delajod, who averages 3.8 yellow cards per game (2 for the home team and 1.8 for the visitors). The last head-to-head between Reims and Lille ended in a 2-2 draw in yellow cards, with Reims leading 1-0 in red cards. Lille's home games see an average of 3.8 yellow cards (evenly distributed between both teams), while Reims' away games average 3.4 (1.4-2 favoring the visitors). Considering the stats and the teams' motivations, a bet on over 3.5 total yellow cards seems reasonable.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
In Lille's last 10 matches, only once were more than 3 goals scored. Reims, on the other hand, has gone under 2.5 total goals in 6 of their previous 7 matches. Additionally, Reims has failed to score in 6 of their last 7 away games. These factors suggest a bet on under 3 total goals in the match.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Lille is expected to apply significant pressure on Reims' defense from the start. In 5 of their last 7 home games, Lille has led at halftime by corners, winning by 2 or more corners on four occasions. Reims has lost the corner battle in 7 of their last 8 away matches, with 5 of those losses by 2 or more corners. Therefore, we suggest a bet on Lille to win the corner count in the first half with a -1.5 handicap.
Editor's Prediction
Adding to the previous goal statistics, only one of the last five head-to-head encounters between Lille and Reims has seen the total go over the line. In such a scenario, it's not advisable to risk betting on the outcome. A more sensible approach would be to opt for a cautious bet on under 3 goals total.
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