Lyon vs Reims tips and predictions

Lyon not guaranteed to extend run against Reims

The short price for Lyon has made them unbackable. Reims don't look likely to get the win but they might keep the hosts honest.

It has not been easy to unpick the key data in this match-up but given the visitors' recent defensive record in their away campaigns, the draw is the recommendation. Reims have been impressive defensively on the road. These players have only let in an average of 0.8 goals per game over their last 16 matches away from home.

In previous matches in this head-to-head, 5 of the last 7 have ended with parity.

The sportsbooks' prices indicate that neither side will keep a clean sheet during this match despite the favouritism for Lyon. Nevertheless the odds-against for the No BTTS is actually the standout from that market.

Lyon have drawn 6 of their last 16 matches on their own soil while Reims have drawn 9 of their last 20 away matches. Their most recent tied match was when they shared the spoils with Angers last Sunday. This will probably be a low-scoring affair but the pick has to be with draw and the deadlock warrants serious consideration.