Matchday 30 of Ligue 1 between Reims and Toulouse will take place on April 20 at the Auguste Delaune Stadium. Reims vs. Toulouse: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Reims
The club ended their seven-match winless away streak in Ligue 1 by defeating Lens 2-0 in the last round. As a result, Reims moved out of the relegation playoff zone, climbing to 15th place in the French championship standings. Thus, the team has not lost in 3 of their last 4 matches in the elite French league (2 wins, 1 draw). Prior to this, Reims had lost six consecutive league matches. It is worth noting that the club's matches are among the lowest-scoring in the current season, averaging 2.5 goals per game, with only Lens having fewer (2.2).
- At least one opponent failed to score in 8 of Reims' last 9 Ligue 1 matches.
- No more than 2 goals were scored in 6 of the team's last 8 league games.
- The club has not won in 10 of their last 11 home matches in this tournament (3 draws, 7 losses).
Predicted lineup for Reims (5-4-1)
Yehvann Diouf – Aurelio Buta, Hiroki Sekine, Malcolm Yeng, Mori Gbane, Sergio Akieme – Junya Ito, Valentin Atangana Edoa, Amadou Kone, Keito Nakamura – Jordan Siebatcheu.
Toulouse
The team suffered their fourth consecutive defeat in Ligue 1, losing 1-2 to Lille in the previous match. This is Toulouse's longest losing streak in the French top division since January 2023. The club has also failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 5 matches in this tournament, conceding at least twice in the last four. As a result of this poor run, the team has dropped from 8th to 12th place in the Ligue 1 standings, with their lead over the relegation playoff zone reduced to 7 points.
- Opponents have exchanged goals in Toulouse's last 5 league matches.
- At least 3 goals have been scored in 7 of the club's last 8 Ligue 1 matches.
- The team has scored at least twice in 4 of their last 5 away matches in the top division.
Predicted lineup for Toulouse (3-4-3)
Guillaume Restes – Mark McKenzie, Charlie Cresswell, Djibril Sidibe – Gabriel Suazo, Vincent Sierro, Cristian Casseres, Rafiq Messali – Aron Dönnum, Yann Gboho, Frank Magri.
Referee
Marc Bollinger (France)
Matches – 15 (Ligue 1, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 54;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.6;
Red cards shown – 5;
Average fouls per match – 26;
Penalties – 33%.
Reims vs. Toulouse: Match Prediction
The hosts are beginning to improve their position in the championship. After a poor run, Reims has won 2 of their last 3 Ligue 1 matches, including a victory over a strong Lens team away in the last round. It's worth mentioning that this was achieved with the help of their goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf, who was the hero of that match, receiving a very high rating. Nevertheless, Reims managed to secure 3 very important points.
On the other hand, the visitors are struggling in recent matches. Toulouse is experiencing their worst run in the current championship, losing four consecutive matches. This includes defeats in their last two away league matches. The hosts have higher motivation, as Reims is still dangerously close to the relegation playoff zone, while the visitors, despite their poor run, still have a comfortable points cushion.
Therefore, I believe the hosts, who are on an upswing, should earn points in the upcoming match. My prediction is "Reims to win or draw".
