Jason Collins
Dailysports's expert
Reims
Angers
On February 16, Reims and Angers will face off in a crucial Ligue 1 battle, with both teams looking to break their winless streaks and distance themselves from the relegation zone. Here’s my detailed analysis and betting prediction for this matchup.
Reims
Reims is enduring a difficult period, currently on a 10-match winless run in Ligue 1. As a result, they have dropped to 14th place, with a four-point cushion above the relegation zone. Their last match was a disaster, as they suffered a heavy 0-4 defeat away to Lyon. The only bright spot of their season has been reaching the Coupe de France quarterfinals, where they will face Angers once again, but away from home. Reims desperately needs a victory—not just for the points, but also to regain confidence in their ability to compete.
Angers
Angers is also struggling for form and consistency, currently sitting 13th in the standings, just one place above Reims and five points clear of the relegation zone.In their last match, they suffered a 2-0 home defeat to Marseille, conceding both goals in a five-minute spell in the second half. Angers is now winless in three straight Ligue 1 matches, earning just one point in that span. Like Reims, Angers has qualified for the Coupe de France quarterfinals, where they will host Reims in a few weeks.
Probable lineups
- Reims: Diouf, Akoume, Koffi, Agbadou, Foket, Sierhuis, Richardson, Munetsi, Ito, Diakhon, Diakité.
- Angers: Fofana, Rao-Lisoa, Biumla, Lefort, Hanin, Ahou, Belkebla, Allewinah, Abdelhi, El-Melali, Lepaul.
Match facts
- Reims at home: 2 wins, 4 draws, 5 losses.
- Angers away: 3 wins, 4 losses, 3 draws.
- Betting odds: Reims 1.98 | Draw 3.55 | Angers 3.95.
Head-to-head (H2H)
First-leg result: Reims won 3-1 away at Angers, in a high-scoring encounter.
Prediction
This is a match between two struggling teams, with Reims slightly favored due to home advantage. However, Reims has failed to capitalize on their home form this season, and Angers is capable of causing problems on the counterattack. Considering their recent performances and H2H history, I expect an open game with both teams finding the net. Best bet: Both teams to score (BTTS – Yes).
