We’re into the endgame of the Ligue One campaign and there’s still a lot left to be determined at both ends of the table. With clubs competing for Europe, clubs attempting to avoid relegation and others just trying to make a strong push for the finish line, it’ll be interesting to see how things shake out. Today, we’ll be taking a look at the upcoming clash between Strasbourg and Reims.
Strasbourg Form GuideStrasbourg, in the eyes of romantic football historians, hold a special place in the annals of the French game. However, after barely avoiding relegation last season, there’s a lot of pressure on them to perform. They have a nice blend of veterans and young talent and if the season so far has told us anything, it’s that they’ve found a solid enough structure to work with in the months ahead.
Following draws with Lyon and Montpellier, Strasbourg lost 1-0 to Monaco. They proceeded to beat Nantes and Rennes but on the road against Toulouse, the best they could muster up was a disappointing 0-0 draw.
Reims Form GuideReims continue to push for European football but beyond that, what needs to be noted is the incredible work that Will Still has done as manager. While there are plenty of rumours circulating regarding his future and what that means for the club, fans are spending their time enjoying the ride right now - and given where they’re situated in the table, who can really blame them.
After a 2-1 win over Le Havre, Reims lost 1-0 to Lille before a memorable 2-2 draw with PSG in Paris. They proceeded to beat Metz 2-1 before picking up a point in a 1-1 draw with Lyon before another draw, this time 0-0 at home to Nice.
Match PredictionIt certainly feels like both of these sides are just marking time before the end of the season and, in truth, it also feels as if they’re quite evenly matched in terms of quality on the pitch. We expect this to be a pretty intriguing technical battle but ultimately, the only outcome we can see happening is a draw.
