Lille vs Reims: The defending champions are eying a revival this season as they face Reims in the Ligue 1 on Wednesday hoping to pick up their 2nd win.
Match Details:
Teams: Lille vs Reims
Venue: Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Villeneuve d’Ascq, France
Date: Wednesday 22nd September, 2021
Time: 10:30 PM IST
Live Link: https://www.voot.com/
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Preview
Lille’s downslide continued as the champions lost to Lens 1-0 in their previous match with Frankowski’s second half inflicting a third defeat on Lille this season.
This pushed Lille further down to the 15th spot in the league table with 5 points from 6 matches.
Defeat in the Derby.#LOSC | #RCLLOSC pic.twitter.com/AuzKbvuOC3
— LOSC EN (@LOSC_EN) September 18, 2021
Gourvennec’s side have been beyond woeful and do not seem to find the answers but raise further questions every week they play over their credentials.
Also read:Â Ligue 1 Golden Boot winners from 1923-2021, check the winners list
On the other hand, Reims played out a goalless draw at home against Lorient which keeps them in 11th spot with 7 points from 6 matches.
Reims has won just one of their last 5 fixtures and lack consistency.
It’s a clash between two inconsistent sides hoping to turn the tide this season more so the home side, being defending champions.
Both sides last met in the Ligue 1 in January where Lille picked up a 2-1 home win.
Form Guide
Lille: DWLDL
Reims: DDLWD
Last Matches of both teams:
Lens 1-0 Lille
Reims 0-0 Lorient
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Lille vs Reims in India?
The match is live streamed on the Voot App or Jio TV.
Team News
Bamba and Sanchez continue their recovery from injuries and are not in contention for the hosts.
Zeneli, Touré, Hornby, Cafaro and Doumbia miss out for the visitors due to injuries.
Lille possible 11:
Grbic, Celik, Fonte, Botman, Reinildo, Weah, André, Yazici, Gomes, David and Yilmaz
Reims possible 11:
Rajkovic, Abdelhamid, Faes, Gravillon, Konan, Matusiwa, Munetsi, Foket, Mbuku, Ekitike and Kebbal
Prediction: Lille 1-1 Reims
Neither side has shown any consistency this season and hence we expect a cagey affair.
With crucial players from both sides out due to injury, a draw is expected.
Lille has just not done justice to their credentials after a woeful start this season and their opponents, Reims have also won just 1 of their last 5 matches.
Players to watch out for: Yilmaz, Fonte, Ekitike and Mbuku.
