Reims vs Marseille: A possible tough draw again?

Marseille have the opportunity to further cement their second spot on the Ligue 1 log as they take on Reims this weekend in an exciting match. 

Reims currently occupy the 13th position with the season almost rounding up. Reims have been poor this season winning just 9 games, drawing 13 and losing 11. On home turf, they have managed just 5 wins and lost just as many matches with 6 ending in a draw. On the goal scoring chart, they have registered 36 goals in the MLS scoring 1.09 goals/Match and conceding 1.09 goals/match.

Marseille seem to have secured the second spot as they have a 6 point lead over 3rd place Rennes. Marseille are in excellent form this season with 18 wins, 8 draws and 7 losses. They seem to be more lethal when Playing away from home as they have accumulated 10 wins on the road compared to 8 wins at home. This season Marseille has scored 55 goals scoring 1.67 goals/match and conceding 1.00/goals per match.

In the last 14 games between the two teams, both have had 4 wins and had 6 draws. The last time these two faced off, it ended in a 1-1 draw. It is also important to note that each team has found the back of the net in the last three matches.

• Reims: Fraser Hornby (Injury), Anastasois Donis( Injury), Hugo Ekitike (Injury);
• Marseille: Cengis Under (Injury), Konrad de la fuente (Injury), Leonardo Balerdi (Doubt).

Marseille will definitely be pushing to retain their second spot. A slip here could see Rennes close the gap to 3 points if they win their match. On the other hand, Reims are safe in the midtable with no ambitions or threats whatsoever but they have a formidable defensive unit and they can resist the Marseille team. Also, Reims defeated Lille in their last match and have built confidence.

My First bet will be a Marseille win or Draw and Over 1.5 valued at 1.72 odds on 1XBet.

Also, you can back both teams to score in this clash. Both teams to score is valued at 2.02 odds on 22Bet.

Finally, Reims handicap seems like a solid bet. Reims (+1) handicap is valued at 1.72 odds on Bet365.

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