Nice vs Reims: Nice begin their Ligue 1 2021-22 campaign against Reims on Sunday at the Allianz Riviera as they a successful start to the season.
Match Details:
Teams: Nice vs Reims
Venue: Allianz Riviera, Nice, France
Date: Sunday 8th August, 2021
Time: 06:30 PM IST
Live Link: https://fancode.com/
Preview
Nice will look to begin their season on a positive note as they face Reims at home on Sunday.
Galtier’s men enjoyed a better campaign last season as they finished 9th in the league table. This season though will be a chance to make amends.
Nice did not enjoy a good pre-season with only one victory from 4 matches, coming against Dynamo Kyiv.
As a result, they will not be coming into this clash with plenty confidence.
In their last match they managed a 1-1 draw against Milan with Gouiri and Giroud scoring for either side in second half.
On the other hand, Reims lost both their previous warm-up matches against Lens and Hoffenheim.
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— Stade de Reims (@StadeDeReims) August 7, 2021
Garcia’s side have seen plenty of losses in recent times and will be up against time, when they begin their season tonight.
A loss would be shattering given they are winless in their last 5 matches since a draw against Nimes in early May.
Since, it is the season opener, we may expect sides to take their time to send back into the groove.
Both sides met in the Ligue 1 last season where it finished in a goalless draw.
Form Guide
Nice: WLWLD
Reims: LLLLL
Last Matches of both teams:
Nice 1-1 Milan
Reims 1-3 Hoffenheim
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Team News
There are no injury concerns for either side heading into the season opener.
Nice possible 11:
Benitez, Atal, Todibo, Dante, Kamara, Boudaoui, Lemina, Thuram-Ulien, Stengs, Dolberg and Gouiri
Reims possible 11:
Rajkovic, Konan, Abdelhamid, Gravillon, Foket, Chavalerin, Munetsi, Berisha, Mbuku, Sierhuis and Kutesa
Prediction: Nice 2-0 Reims
Nice has the better form coming into this one, stronger line up with quality talent available at their disposal.
As a result, we expect them to begin their season with a comfortable home win.
Players to watch out for: Dolberg, Gouiri, Kutesa and Munetsi.