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Lyon vs Reims: Prediction, Team News & Lineups | Feb 9, 2025

Lyon will aim to end their poor run of form when they host Reims in Ligue 1 on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at 2pm UK time. The hosts are seventh in the table, three points behind sixth-placed Lens, while Reims are 13th, just four points above the relegation zone.

Interesting Fact: Lyon have won just one of their last eight matches across all competitions, while Reims are winless in their last nine Ligue 1 games.

Team Analysis

Lyon

Lyon have struggled for consistency since the turn of the year, with just one win in their last eight matches across all competitions. Paulo Fonseca, who replaced Pierre Sage as head coach in January, is still searching for his first victory at the club.

Current Form:

  • Last 5 matches: 1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses.
  • Last match: 3-2 loss to Marseille in Ligue 1.

Key Players:

  • Alexandre Lacazette: The striker has been Lyon’s standout performer, with nine goals this season.
  • Rayan Cherki: The young midfielder’s creativity and flair are crucial to Lyon’s attack.

Injuries/Suspensions:

  • Malick Fofana (out, hip injury).

Home Form:
Lyon have been strong at home, with five wins, two draws, and two losses in nine Ligue 1 matches at Groupama Stadium this season.

Reims

Reims are in dire form, sitting 13th in the table and just four points above the relegation zone. Samba Diawara, who replaced Luka Elsner as interim manager, will be eager to secure his first league win.

Current Form:

  • Last 5 matches: 0 wins, 3 draws, 2 losses.
  • Last match: 2-1 loss to Nantes in Ligue 1.

Key Players:

  • Keito Nakamura: The forward is Reims’ top scorer with eight goals this season.
  • Oumar Diakité: The winger’s pace and creativity are crucial to Reims’ attack.

Injuries/Suspensions:

  • Abdoul Koné (out, injury).
  • Teddy Teuma (out, calf injury).
  • Mohammed Daramy (out, knee injury).
  • Yaya Fofana (out, ankle injury).

Away Form:
Reims have been inconsistent on the road, with three wins, three draws, and three losses in nine away matches this season.

Head-to-Head and Past Encounters

The last meeting between these two sides was in November 2024, when they played out a 1-1 draw. Reims have been dominant in recent head-to-head encounters, losing just one of their last five league meetings with Lyon.

Key Stats:

  • Lyon have won just one of their last eight matches across all competitions.
  • Reims are winless in their last nine Ligue 1 matches.

Prediction

Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Lyon 2-1 Reims

Lyon’s home advantage and attacking quality make them slight favourites for this clash. However, Reims’ resilience and recent head-to-head record suggest they could pose a threat. Expect a closely contested match, but Lyon’s quality should see them edge it.

Betting Tips

  • Both Teams to Score: Yes
    Both teams have shown attacking intent in recent matches.
  • Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over
    This fixture has a history of producing high-scoring games.
  • Anytime Goalscorer: Alexandre Lacazette
    The in-form striker is likely to find the net.

Hot Stat

Lyon have scored in each of their last six home Ligue 1 matches, showcasing their attacking consistency.

Possible Lineups

Lyon (4-3-3):
Perri; Tagliafico, Niakhaté, Mata, Kumbedi; Tolisso, Matić, Veretout; Nuamah, Lacazette, Cherki.

Reims (4-3-3):
Diouf; Akieme, Kipré, Okumu, Buta; Atangana, Patrick, Koné; Nakamura, Diakité, Ito.

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