Stade Reims vs Lyon Predictions and Match Preview Ligue 1 15-08-2018

Stade Reims vs Olympique Lyon
France – Ligue 1
Date: Friday, 17 August 2018
Kick-Off at 19:45 UK / 20:45 CET
Venue: Stade Auguste-Delaune II, Reims.

Reims got off to a fantasy begin to their exclusive class crusade beating Nice 0-1 away at Allianz Riviera on the opening day of the new season. 

David Guion's troops clutched an early lead despite the reality La Paillade overwhelmed the pitch all through a hour and a half of play. It was the left winger Moussa Doumbia who had the effect netting a second moment goal. 

Would reims be able to back up such outcome and remain unbeaten before the home group when they have Lyon on Friday evening? 

Les Gones, who figured out how to book a best three spot a year ago and procure their place in the Champions League, are by and by primary contender for the second-put fight. 

They began off in a fair form, beating Amiens SC 2-0 at Groupama Stadium on account of gaols from Bertrand Traore and Memphis Depay. 

Nabil Fekir was not in the squad at all and he is required to skirt the Reims conflict also. 

Reims vs Lyon: Head-to-head 

Reims finished the Ligue 1 battle in 2015/16 season with a crushing triumph over Lyon (4-1) at home despite the fact that they had just been consigned to the lower division. 

It's Les Gones who lead the no holds barred tie, however, with six wins to Reims' three of every nine matches. 

The H2H details in amusements at Stade Auguste-Delaune II is all tied at two wins for every one of the sides in four excursions. 

Reims vs Lyon: Prediction 

Reims were entirely simple to separate in the pre-season, yet their protective line looked very strong in the lady official session of the battle. 

In any case, it's difficult to trust they can rehash such appearing against a significantly more grounded resistance despite the fact that they will play before the home group. 

Bruno Genesio still has a solid assaulting potential in his positions with any semblance of Memphis Depay, Bertrand Traore and Mariano Diaz and we anticipate that them will affirm the top choices tag and get a triumph against the class newcomers here. 

The away win will be the principle wagering alternative at the 1.66 chances, while you can likewise back Lyon to score at least two goals on the event at the chances of 1.72.