Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(20) 18 Goals 12 (17)
(10) 8 Assists 9 (11)
(6.5) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.6)
25.9 Average Age 26.8
181 Average Height (cm) 180.4
(0.9) 1.1 Shots pg 1 (1)
(45%) 47% Aerial Duel Success 43% (47%)
(0.7) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.7)
(1.5) 1.3 Tackles pg 1.3 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Ligue 1.

Missing Players

Reims
Lyon
Player Reason Status Rating
Martin Adeline Out 6.11
Mohamed Daramy Doubtful 6
No missing players.

Team News

Reims
Lyon
  • Stade de Reims were certainly injury hit when they travelled to Brest last week, but returns could be expected for for both Mohamed Daramy and Oumar Diakité up front.
  • Yaya Fofana will return from suspension, with Brazilian Gabriel Moscardo back in the squad.
  • Alexandre Lacazette became Lyon's joint-top European goalscorer with Juninho in the week, and should continue in Ligue 1 this weekend.
  • Rayan Cherki has proved decisive since his return to the side.

Prediction

  • Saturday's evening game will see two sides vying for top five finishes clash at Stade Auguste Delaune.
  • The hosts put an end to a run of three straight losses before the international break against Le Havre.
  • Lyon were triumphant over Saint-Étienne in Le Derby before the break, but news of a potential retrogradation to Ligue 2 by the league has shroud a cloud of uncertainty over the club.
  • OL should, however, have enough to beat their Champagne region counterparts after going on a run of five unbeaten games.
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User Predictions

Comments (3)

 
  • Keito +250 / Lacazette +187 TSA

  • Reims have lost just 3 of their last 10 games and won this fixture last season 2-0.

  • Lyon will be demoted to Ligue 2 at the end of the season if they do not improve their finances, and will be banned from signing players in January.