Reims
- Reims are 5th in the Ligue 2 table on 46 points after 28 games.
- Reims have posted only one win, two draws and two defeats in their most recent five, but they did end their winless streak by beating EA Guingamp 2-0 on the road last time out.
Boulogne
- Boulogne are 12th in the Ligue 2 standings with 34 points after 28 matches.
- Boulogne have been tough to beat in their last five, posting two wins, two draws and one defeat.
- They haven’t lost in their last three, winning 1-0 at SC Bastia and drawing 0-0 with Nancy.
- Boulogne are an experienced and compact unit at the back and only 13 goals have been scored against them in 14 Ligue 2 away games, which is pretty good considering they play with a back five.
Head-to-Head
The clash of these two very different playing styles should ensure a cagey contest on Saturday, although the fact that Reims thumped Boulogne 6-2 away in Ligue 2 just five months ago tells us that the upper hand is with the hosts.
Key Players
- Keito Nakamura is in fine form up front for the hosts with nine Ligue 2 goals in 23 appearances and he’s the best option for an anytime scorer, although Boulogne have Noah Fatar to thank for two of their last four goals.
- Corentin Fatou is Boulogne’s best bet for a goal with six in 24 Ligue 2 appearances this term.
Betting Insights
- Reims are the favorites to win at 1.55 and that seems fair enough for Saturday’s Ligue 2 clash with a Boulogne side that are in slightly better form than Les Rouge et Blanc at the moment.
- A home win for Reims is our main selection here, although the recent dip in their home form - a loss in their most recent match here - and Boulogne’s better form of late makes us look to the goal markets for more profit.
- A tight game is on the cards and we’re expecting only one of these teams to be denied a goal, so are taking the 1.7 on Both teams to score - No in this contest.
- Under 2.5 goals at 1.8 is also attractive because it’s more likely than not that we’re going to see a low-scoring game.
Prediction
- A home win for Reims is our main selection here.
- Secondary bets: Both teams to score - No (1.7) and Under 2.5 goals (1.8).
