The Ligue 1 fixture, Stade de Reims vs. Olympique de Marseille, kicks off at 19:45 (GMT+1) on Sunday, April 24, at the Stade Auguste Delaune.
Reims returned to winning ways following a 2-1 win over LOSC Lille in the mid-week round of fixtures. Goals from Marshall Munetsi (32') put Reims in the lead before a goal from Renato Sanches (57') left both sides at parity at the Stade Auguste Delaune. However, a late effort from Yunis Abdelhamid (90'+2) saw Reims pick up their first victory in five games, DLLDW. The club remains in 13th place, having 40 points from 9W, 13D, and 11L. Reims are now looking to win consecutive Ligue 1 home games for the first time since January 2021 (2) following the 2-1 victory over Lille on Wednesday. In addition, Reims have lost just two of their last nine Ligue 1 matches [3W, 4D, & 2L], scoring an average of one goal per game over the period. An unlikely victory against Marseille could see Reims move two spots up the table. The club has a goal ratio of 1.09 GPG this season, having scored 36 goals in 33 Ligue 1 games. Reims have also conceded just as many goals as they have scored, 36. Óscar García pieced together a defensive 5—3—2 formation, leaving Arbër Zeneli and Ilan Kebbal in attack against Lille, and is expected to keep both shape and personnel in place for Sunday’s clash against the Olympians.
The Ligue 1 fixture, Stade de Reims vs. LOSC Lille, kicks off at 18:00 (GMT+1) on Wednesday, April 20, at the Stade Auguste Delaune.
Reims earned a point over the weekend following a goalless draw against Montpellier in a game that saw a host of chances slip away. Reims had 15 shots, including 9 on target, while having 39% of the ball. However, Reims were unable to beat Montpellier’s goalkeeper, Dimitry Bertaud, who was having a fine day between the sticks at Stade de la Mosson. The draw leaves Reims without a victory in four Ligue 1 games, WDLLD, and in 13th place, having picked up 37 points from 8W, 13D, & 11L. A victory on Wednesday against Lille could see Reims move one spot up the table if Lyon picks up a win over 12th-placed Brest [39 points]. Reims have managed to hit the back of the net at least once in every game over the course of the season and have an average of 1.06 GPG, having scored 34 goals in 32 Ligue 1 games. However, a poor defense leaves Les Rouges et Blancs with 35 goals conceded [an average of 1.09 goals conceded per game] and an unimpressive goal difference of -1. Óscar García with a 29%-win rate [35G: 10W, 14D, & 11L], would like to see a victory added to the tally at the end of Wednesday's game against the current champions, Lille. For this match against Lille, the 48-year-old could line up the 3—5—2, leaving Mitchell van Bergen and Ilan Kebbal in attack.
Reims picked up a 1-0 win over SCO Angers last weekend at the Stade Raymond Kopa and were left unbeaten in four Ligue 1 games: LDWDW, following the match which saw both sides finish with ten men. Alexis Flips (24’) squeezed the ball through the goalkeeper’s legs for the opener mid-way through the first half, leaving Reims in the lead. Ten minutes later, Reims found themselves with the numerical deficit after Anastasios Donis [R. 34’] was shown the red. With ten men, resolute defending spared Les Rouges et Blancs from conceding, despite a goal-mouth scramble which had seen the ball cleared off the goal-line after three successive attempts in the same phase of play. Following the victory, Reims are in 12th place, having picked up 35 points from 8W, 11D, & 9L. A fine record against Lyon could leave Óscar García feeling confident of picking up at least a point against the Kids on Sunday. Les Rouges et Blancs have only one defeat in seven Ligue 1 episodes against Les Gones, - one which dates back to November 2020. Óscar García lined up the 3—4—2—1 with Arbër Zeneli sitting at the top in attack for the game against SCOA, and could be doing so again on Sunday for this clash against Lyon. Following the red card against Angers, Anastasios Donis remains suspended for the weekend.
Reims picked up a 1-0 win over SCO Angers last weekend at the Stade Raymond Kopa and were left unbeaten in four Ligue 1 games: LDWDW, following the match which saw both sides finish with ten men. Alexis Flips (24’) squeezed the ball through the goalkeeper’s legs for the opener mid-way through the first half, leaving Reims in the lead. Ten minutes later, Reims found themselves with the numerical deficit after Anastasios Donis [R. 34’] was shown the red. With ten men, resolute defending spared Les Rouges et Blancs from conceding, despite a goal-mouth scramble which had seen the ball cleared off the goal-line after three successive attempts in the same phase of play. Following the victory, Reims are in 12th place, having picked up 35 points from 8W, 11D, & 9L. A fine record against Lyon could leave Óscar García feeling confident of picking up at least a point against the Kids on Sunday. Les Rouges et Blancs have only one defeat in seven Ligue 1 episodes against Les Gones, - one which dates back to November 2020. Óscar García lined up the 3—4—2—1 with Arbër Zeneli sitting at the top in attack for the game against SCOA, and could be doing so again on Sunday for this clash against Lyon. Following the red card against Angers, Anastasios Donis remains suspended for the weekend.
AS Monaco vs. Stade de Reims kicks off at 13:00 (GMT+1) on Sunday, February 27, at Stade Louis II.
Stade de Reims earned a point in the 1-1 draw against Brest last weekend at the Stade Auguste-Delaune II. In 14th place, Reims have 28 points from 6W, 10D, & 9L and are without a win in two games, LLWLD, ahead of this fixture against Monaco. Óscar García would like to see his side return to winning ways in a bid to climb further ahead in the Ligue 1 standings, despite picking up only one victory in their last seven games [1W, 3D, & 3L]. With a goal ratio of 1.12 goals scored per game, Les Rouges et Blancs have hit the back of the net 28 times after 25 Ligue 1 games, and are looking to do so again at the weekend. On Sunday, Óscar García could appear with the 4—2—3—1, having Hugo Ekitike in attack against Monaco. Yunis Abdelhamid remains suspended after picking up a red card in the game against Nantes.
Paris Saint-Germain F.C. vs. Stade de Reims kicks off at 20:45 (GMT+1) on Sunday, January 23, at the Parc des Princes.
Reims, on the other hand, picked up a 1-0 defeat to FC Metz at the Stade Auguste Delaune last Sunday. A single goal from Ibrahima Niane (61') left Reims with their second defeat in five Ligue 1 games, LWDDL. The club remains in 14th place with 24 points after 5W, 9D, and 7L. A draw for Óscar García would be a fine result considering the arsenal at PSG’s disposal. His side has hit the back of the net 22 times this season in 21 Ligue 1 games, leaving Reims with a goal ratio of 1.05 goals scored per game. Les Rouges et Blancs have conceded 23 goals and have a G.D. of -1, an average of 1.1 goals per match. Óscar García has a 30% win rate [23G: 7W, 9D, & 7L], and would like to see improvements at the end of this trip to the Parc des Princes. He is expected to adopt the 3—4—2—1 formation for this fixture against PSG with Hugo Ekitike, who recently saw a bid from Newcastle United rejected by the club, in attack.
The Ligue 1 fixture, Olympique Marseille vs. Stade de Reims, kicks off at 21:00 (GMT+1) on Wednesday, December 22, at the Stade Vélodrome.
Reims picked up a 1-0 victory in the French FA Cup round-of-64 against Reims Sainte-Anne on Sunday. In Ligue 1, the club bagged a 2-0 win over AS Saint-Étienne, who were reduced to ten men at the stroke of half-time. Reims remained in 14th place with the win, having 22 points from 5W, 7D, & 6L. Les Rouges et Blancs have also picked up 10 points out of a possible 15 in the last five games, DWWLW. Óscar García, who was absent from the dugout against Saint-Étienne due to a spell with COVID-19, aims for three more points on Wednesday. Les Rouges et Blancs could line up against Marseille in the dynamic 3—5—2 formation, with Hugo Ekitike and El Bilal Touré in attack. Ekitike is the club’s top scorer with 7 goals, while Bilal Touré has hit the back of the net only once this season.
Olympique Lyon vs. Stade de Reims kicks off at 21:00 (GMT+1) on Wednesday, December 1, at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais.
Reims defeated Clermont Foot by a lone goal right at the death to steal all three points on home soil on Sunday. Both sides were on their way to sharing the spoils until a remarkable 20-yard-stunner from Konan (90’+1) saw Reims pick up their very first victory in five games: LLDDW. Reims are in 14th place on the Ligue 1 table, having picked up 16 points from 3W, 7D, and 5L. Reims have their problems at the defensive end, where they have conceded an average of 1.2 goals per match, a total of 18 goals. Having scored 16 goals after 15 Ligue 1 games in the final third, the club has a goal ratio of 1.07 goals per game. Les Rouges et Blancs have a goal difference of -2. Óscar García could appear along with Reims, adopting the 4—3—3 formation, leaving El Bilal Touré at the focal point of attack. Reims have a lengthy injury list, with Thomas Foket (calf), Marshall Munetsi, and Fode Doucoure (muscle) all sidelined.
The French Ligue 1 fixture, Stade de Reims vs. AS Monaco, kicks off at 15:00 (GMT+1) on Sunday, November 7, at the Stade Auguste Delaune.
Reims failed to keep a two-goal lead in what eventually became a 3-2 defeat to Bordeaux at the Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux. The visitors started on the front foot, with two early shots in a bid to test the credentials of Bordeaux's goalkeeper. Seven minutes after the half-hour mark, Hugo Ekitike (37') broke the deadlock for the visitors. Bradley Locko (63') struck and doubled Reims’ lead three minutes after the hour mark, with a fabulous strike from the edge of the box. Reims appeared to be heading home with three points in the bag until things took a dramatic turn after the introduction of Bordeaux’s Jimmy Briand. Briand was making his 500th appearance in Europe’s top-flight football. Yacine Adli (73') cut Reims’ lead to one before the second-half substitute, Jimmy Briand (78'), got the equalizer. Deep into stoppage time, the 36-year-old bagged the brace (90'+5 P.), from the spot, to condemn Reims to back-to-back defeats: WLDLL. The disappointing loss saw Reims drop one spot from 16th to 17th place on the Ligue 1 table, having picked up 11 points after 2W, 5D, & 5L. A focus on the numbers leaves Reims with an average goal ratio of 1.17 goals per game, having scored 14 times in twelve appearances. At their end, they have conceded 17 goals (1.42 goals conceded per game), and thus have a goal difference of -3. Óscar García will look to pick up at least a draw in Sunday’s game against Monaco when he lines up the 4—2—3—1 formation with Ekitike at the top.
The French Ligue 1 fixture, RC Lens vs. Stade de Reims kicks off at 20:00 (GMT+1) on Matchday 9, Friday, October 1, at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis.
Reims are in 11th place on the Ligue 1 table, with 10 points after 2W, 4D, & 2L. On Matchday 8, Les Rouges et Blancs defeated the Yellow House, 3-1, at the Stade Auguste-Delaune II. Moses Simon (62') bagged Nantes' only goal while a brace from Hugo Ekitike (72' & 78'), coupled with a goal from Thomas Foket (51') saw Reims pick up their second win of the season. With 10 goals after eight Ligue 1 games, Reims has an average of 1.25 goals scored per game. The Red & Whites have conceded 9 goals (1.12 goals-per-match) so far, and have a G.D. of +1. Manager Óscar García could utilize the 3—4—1—2 formation with Koffi and Mitchell van Bergen in attack. On availability, Arbër Zeneli is ruled out for this fixture having suffered a cruciate ligament rupture.
The French Ligue 1 fixture, Lille OSC vs. Stade de Reims, kicks off at 18:00 (GMT+1) on Wednesday, September 22 at the 50,186-capacity Stade Pierre-Mauroy.
Stade de Reims picked up a point in Sunday's goalless draw against Lorient at the Stade Auguste-Delaune II on Matchday 6. The club failed to hit the back of the net despite stringing 388 passes together after having 42% of the ball and taking 10 shots with 2 on target. The draw leaves the club in 11th place on the Ligue 1 table, having picked up 7 points from 1W, 4D, & 1L while having the form: DDLWD. Les Rouges et Blancs have hit the back of the net six times in as many games this season and have also conceded as many goals. Manager Óscar García remains fully aware that Wednesday's game would be a fine window of opportunity to pick up at least a point against a struggling Lille side. The 48-year-old could utilize the 3—5—2 formation once again with the attacking duo of Mitchell van Bergen and Hugo Ekitike sharing the goal scoring responsibilities.