Angers vs Reims Prediction 29 Sep 2024

⚽ Ligue 1 - Round 6 Preview

📅 29 Sep 2024

⏰ 16:00 GMT +1

🏟 Stade Raymond-Kopa (Angers)

Life back in Ligue 1 has been challenging for Angers, whose excitement over promotion from a one-season stint in the second division has quickly faded. They remain winless after their opening five matches (D2, L3), leaving Alexandre Dujeux’s side at the bottom of the table. This poor start has made them the clear favorites for relegation in the eyes of the bookmakers. On a brighter note, some SCO fans are optimistic, noting that their two recent draws against Strasbourg and Nantes may signal improvement. However, failing to secure a win at Stade Raymond-Kopa would mean they start a top-flight campaign without victory in their first four home games for only the second time in the last 60 years.

Visiting Reims, after losing their opening game of the season, have steadied their performance with two wins and two draws since then. Although they might feel they've dropped points in their draws against Marseille and PSG after taking leads, they also managed to recover from conceding first in their wins over Rennes and Nantes. Manager Luka Elsner will be looking for a more straightforward victory against Angers, especially given his team's strong record, winning seven of their last nine Ligue 1 fixtures against newly-promoted sides (D2). However, their historical matchups against Angers show a mixed record; while they’ve only lost twice in the last 17 meetings, the seven victories amid eight draws suggest that taking all three points is no certainty.

Where to watch Angers vs Reims?

📺 Link to watch Angers vs Reims Live Stream on TV

📋Players to watch:

• Himad Abdelli (Angers): He scored in the last encounter between these sides and has netted all his last seven goals at home, aiming to make a significant impact once again.
• Junya Ito (Reims): Scored in both previous meetings against Angers in the 2022/23 season, he will be looking to replicate that success.

⚡️Match Facts:

• Angers have yet to win in their first five games of the season.
• Reims have not lost to newly promoted sides in seven of their last nine matches.
• Neither side has experienced a goalless first half this season.

💡 Angers vs Reims Prediction

Given Angers' struggles and Reims' improved form, this match could tip in favor of the visitors. While Angers will be eager to secure their first home win, Reims' ability to score and their history of performing against newly-promoted teams suggest they will likely leave with at least a point, if not more. Expect a competitive match with goals.

Angers vs Reims Betting Tips

• Reims to win
• Both teams to score
• Over 2.5 goals