Lille vs Reims Predictions and Betting Tips - Odds, H2H and Preview Predictions

Lille vs Reims Betting Tips, H2H and Predictions

Ligue 1’s final day of the season features Lille vs Reims on Saturday evening. The eight o’clock kick off will be played at the Decathlon Arena, as the home side could secure a Champions League qualification spot. On the other hand, the visitors could potentially be relegated if results do not go their way, so picking up points is vital for them.

Key Stats:

• Lille have only lost two games at home all season in Ligue 1
• Lille have the second most clean sheets (11) in Ligue 1 this season
• Reims have received the least number of penalties (2) in Ligue 1 this season
• Reims have received the third-most red cards (6) in Ligue 1 this season

Lille vs Reims Previews, Form and Players to Watch

Lille have had yet another respectable season in Ligue 1 this year. The Northmen sit in fifth spot, level on points with Nice in fourth – however, just lacking on goal difference. Moreover, they are also level on points with Strasbourg in sixth, adding fuel to the end-of-season fire. A win on Saturday could earn Lille a qualifying spot for the Champions League if results go their way. Although if they hold down sixth, they confirm a Europa League place. The French team’s form has been admirable heading into the season’s closure, as they have picked up three wins and one draw out of their last five matches. However, Bruno Genesio’s men did lose their last match away to Brest, which put a stop to their top three hopes and hindered their competition with Nice and Strasbourg.

Reims have had a season to forget. The Red and Whites occupy 14th spot, just two points ahead of Le Havre in the dreaded relegation qualification place in 16th. Due to Reims’ superior goal difference, a point minimum in this fixture should be enough to remove any relegation doubt for Samba Diawara’s outfit. Their form does not look too promising though; Reims have lost both of their last two games, including one to to Saint Etienne who sit in the relegation zone three points off Reims. On top of staying up, Reims also have a cup final approaching. They play Paris Saint-German in less than two weeks, with the winner being crowned Coupe de France champions.

Lille Preview:

Lille Predicted Line-Up: Chevalier, Ismaily, Ribeiro, Mandi, Meunier, Bentaleb, Mukau, Fernandez-Pardo, Haraldsson, Akpom, David

Jonathan David will be hot property this summer to come. The Canadian has tallied up 16 goals and five assists in Ligue 1 this season, making him the fourth top scorer in the league. It is not David’s first rodeo either; the 25-year-old has racked up 87 goals across the five seasons he has played in the French top tier and will be a key asset for Lille heading into this game.

Reims Preview

Reims Predicted Line-Up: Diouf, Akieme, Gbane, Okumu, Kipre, Sekine, Nakamura, Koné, Edoa, Tia, Pefok

Keith Nakamura is Reims’ biggest goal threat in this match. The winger has 11 goals and two assists in Ligue 1 this season, after finally hitting the ground running in France. However, the 24-year-old has not scored a goal in his last four matches, ever since his magnificent brace against Lens in April.

Head-to-Head Stats:

This is a tie that has most definitely gone either way in the past. These two French teams often alternate the three points each time they play, however this season’s reverse fixture back in August went the way of Lille. The Northmen won 2-0 on the night, as a goal in additional time of both halves settled the contest. The last five meetings between these sides are as follows:

• Reims 0-2 Lille, August 2024
• Reims 0-1 Lille, March 2024
• Lille 1-2 Reims, September 2023
• Reims 1-0 Lille, May 2023
• Lille 1-1 Reims, January 2023

Betting Tips

Both teams have so much riding on this last game of the season. However, with Lille desperate to lock in a spot in the anticipated Champions League, they will bring out everything they have got at home in this fixture.

For that reason, our betting experts have suggested that Lille to Win is the best value tip for this game. Odds on Ladbrokes and Coral of 1.4 mean that a £10 stake has the potential to return £14!

(Odds are subject to change)

How to Watch Lille vs Reims: Live Stream and TV Channels

Here is everything you need to know to access the live broadcast of Lille vs Reims in Ligue 1, either on television or through online streaming platforms.

TV Channels

This fixture will be broadcast live on Ligue 1 Pass in the UK.

• Date: Saturday 17th May
• Kick-off time: 20:00 GMT
• Channel: Ligue 1 Pass via subscription – either a monthly or annual fee.

Final Prediction

Lille 1-0 Reims

Lille’s quality in front of goal will have what it takes to edge this match in their favour.