Reims vs Nancy Prediction & Betting Tips (25 April)

Despite some poor performances which could have cost it dearly in this second part of the season, Stade de Reims can still aim to return to the elite, just one year after its relegation. However, it will undoubtedly be necessary to go through the play-offs to achieve this objective. The residents of Auguste-Delaune occupy 4th place in the ranking and they are too far behind by 6 points on 2nd place, synonymous with direct accession to Ligue 1. Capable of winning at Guingamp 0-2, the Champenois then floundered during their clashes against Boulogne 0-0 and Laval 2-2. But last weekend, Karel Geraerts' men were able to force the decision in a shock against Red Star, a direct competitor for the play-offs 3-2.

Nancy, for her part, still has to take more points to ensure its maintenance in Ligue 2, which was the major objective of this team this season. 15th at the start of this 32nd day, ASNL has a lead of only 2 points over the play-off, Laval, despite the bad series in which it is entangled. Indeed, Pablo Correa's men have not won any of their last 9 meetings and they are therefore struggling to advance in the standings. Hooked by Boulogne 0-0, Saint-Etienne 1-1 and Clermont 2-2, the Lorraines ended up losing last weekend at home against FC Annecy 1-5. 

The long-term injured Okumu and the often injured striker Ibrahim (6 goals) will not be able to hold their place when the downgraded central defender Pallois (ex-Nantes) could once again be left aside by his coach. If the usual replacement N'Tamon returns from suspension, it will be up to the defense boss, Koné, to serve a match for an accumulation of yellow cards. Offensively, the Rémois have some interesting weapons like the excellent Japanese international winger Nakamura who scored his 10th goal of the season last week.

Midfielder Tia has made 5 goals this season.