Reims vs. Angers: Prediction, Team News & Lineups | Feb 16, 2025

Reims and Angers both find themselves in desperate need of a win when they face off at Stade Auguste-Delaune on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at 16:15 GMT. The hosts are struggling through a ten-game winless run, while the visitors have not tasted victory in their last three Ligue 1 outings.

Interesting Fact:

Reims have not lost to Angers in their last four Ligue 1 meetings, with their most recent victory being a commanding 3-1 win earlier this season.

Team Analysis

Reims

Reims’ season has spiraled downward, with their current 10-match winless streak being their worst since 2012-13. Following the dismissal of Luka Elsner, interim manager Samba Diawara has failed to spark an immediate turnaround, as the team suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat to Lyon last weekend.

Despite their struggles, Reims still sit 14th in the table, three points above the relegation playoff spot, but they must improve their home form, having failed to win at Stade Auguste-Delaune since October.

Current Form:

• Last 5 matches: 0 wins, 2 draws, 3 losses
• Last match: Lyon 4-0 Reims (A)

Key Players:

• Junya Ito – The Japanese winger has been one of the few bright sparks, scoring six goals this season.
• Keito Nakamura – Leads the team with eight goals, including three opening strikes.
• Azor Matusiwa – The midfield general will be crucial in dictating the game’s tempo.

Injuries/Suspensions:

• Suspended: Zadi Gueu
• Injured: Amadou Kone, Yaya Fofana, Reda Khadra, Mohamed Daramy, Jordan Siebatcheu
• International duty: Gabriel Moscardo

Home Form:

• Played: 11
• Wins: 2
• Draws: 4
• Losses: 5
• Winless in their last seven home matches

Angers

Angers have performed better than last season’s disastrous campaign, where they finished rock-bottom, but their recent dip in form has raised concerns. Their 2-0 defeat to Marseille marked their third straight game without a win.

However, Alexandre Dujeux’s side will take confidence from their previous away performances, as they have already secured three victories on the road this season. A win here would see them widen the gap between themselves and the relegation battle.

Current Form:

• Last 5 matches: 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses
• Last match: Angers 0-2 Marseille (H)

Key Players:

• Estéban Lepaul – Angers’ top scorer with five goals this season.
• Himad Abdelli – A creative force in midfield with four goals.
• Nabil Bentaleb – Back in action after his health scare and ready to lead from the midfield.

Injuries/Suspensions:

• Suspended: None
• Injured: Carlens Arcus, Sidiki Cherif, Bamba Dieng, Cedric Houtondji

Away Form:

• Played: 10
• Wins: 3
• Draws: 3
• Losses: 4
• Unbeaten in their last two away matches

Head-to-Head & Past Encounters

Reims have dominated recent encounters, winning three of the last four meetings, including a 3-1 victory in the reverse fixture earlier this season.

Last 3 Meetings:

✅ Angers 1-3 Reims – Sep 2024, Ligue 1
🤝 Reims 2-2 Angers – Mar 2024, Ligue 1
✅ Angers 1-2 Reims – Nov 2023, Ligue 1

Key Stats:

• Reims have not won a Ligue 1 game in 10 matches.
• Angers have lost three of their last four away matches.
• Reims are unbeaten in their last four meetings against Angers.

Prediction

⚽ Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Reims 1-1 Angers

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This match could be a cagey affair, with both teams struggling for form. Reims’ poor home record and Angers’ inconsistency on the road suggest that a draw is the most likely outcome.

Betting Tips

📌 Both Teams to Score: Yes

• Both teams have found the net in four of their last five meetings.

📌 Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals

• Reims have struggled in attack, scoring only twice in their last five matches.

📌 Anytime Goalscorer: Keito Nakamura

• Nakamura is Reims’ top scorer and will be their biggest attacking threat.

📌 Half-Time Result: Draw (0-0)

• Four of Angers’ last six away matches have been goalless at half-time.

Possible Lineups

Reims (4-2-3-1):

Diouf; Akieme, Kipre, Okumu, Buta; Edoa, Patrick; Ito, Teuma, Nakamura; Diakite

Angers (4-2-3-1):

Fofana; Raolisoa, Biumla, Lefort, Hanin; Aholou, Belkebla; Allevinah, Abdelli, Melali; Lepaul

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