Reims vs Lens betting tip 2024/2025 - Picks and Predictions for the Ligue 1 match on November 29th, 2024

Reims and Lens will play on November 29th, 2024, Friday at 19:45h (UTC), in a match counting for the Ligue 1 in France, check the Reims vs Lens betting tip 2024/2025 to win with your bets.

Stadium and City where Reims vs Lens will occur

The game takes place in the small Stade Auguste-Delaune II stadium, in the city of Reims, with a capacity for 21029 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.

Where to follow the live game

You can follow the match live with access to all the information to help with your sports betting at Betarena, including statistics, events and odds.

Introduction to the Reims vs Lens betting tip 2024/2025

In the current edition of the Ligue 1, we can see a growth in the average goals. While last season the tournament had an average of 2.7 goals per match, now the competition has an average of 2.97 goals per match.

Reims last match

Reims come from a draw in the last match. The game against Olympique Lyonnais, valid for the Ligue 1, ended with a 1-1. The team coached by L. Elsner lined up in the last match with a 4-2-3-1 formation.

The game had all the elements to be an even game between both teams, for that reason it was logical that the draw was one of the most expected results, with odds around 3.70.

One of the best on the field of Reims was certainly Oumar Diakité, with a performance well above the average one expressed by his team. He himself, with his sense of position and his excellent plays, was crucial to his team in bringing home a positive result.

Lens last match

On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a defeat in the last round. In a dispute valid for Ligue 1, Lens, who used a 3-4-2-1 formation, faced the Olympique Marseille team with a final score of 1-3.

The odds for the defeat of the home team before the match were 3.20, so it was expected to be a fairly even match.

Reims vs Lens h2h

The last time Lens faced Reims it was in Ligue 1. Lens, then in 6th place opened with a play using the 3-4-2-1 formation, while Reims, who was in 9th place, played using a 3-5-2 tactic.

These teams the last time they met which was on 18-02-2024 played out a 1-1 draw in a highly contested Ligue 1 match during the 2023/2024 football season.

Last time a draw between these teams, what to expect now?

The Lens team has accomplished more consistent results in the past five games, than Reims its counterpart.

Reims

Ligue 1 leaderboard now

Considering the home team Reims, standing in 8th place with 18 points in the Ligue 1 competition in France. Their performance statistics have been such as 5 wins, 4 losses and, 3 draws.

In the 13th round, the team has an advantage of 1 point over the Lens team which is just below, in 9th place and with 1 point less than Auxerre team that is in the 7th place.

Reims occupies the middle of the league table in the France Ligue 1 and thus is in a quiet position in the standings. However, the eleven will try to get a win by using the home factor to its advantage.

Reims analysis

Reims after 12 rounds shows a very good goal quotient: in fact, it has scored 20 goals and conceded only 16 to opponents.

his ball possession percentage is 45.08% in this tournament, which is why the team shows rather a waiting game than an offensive one. Fans fear that this could pose a problem in scoring in the next match against Lens and would like a more aggressive attitude with more goals from their favorites.

Best goalscorer from Reims

Until this stage of the season, in terms of individual exhibitions, the highlight is Keito Nakamura. The Attacker has scored 6 times in this competition and helped Reims avoiding adverse outcomes on several occasions.

Historical data Reims

With 6 titles won in the history of the tournament, one of the leading names in the competition is the Reims team. The record of the team will impact the final outcome of the game and it will not be the first time the team has managed to impress their rivals with a win at a time when they are in bad shape.

Lens

Ligue 1 leaderboard now

Lens arrives in this game with 17 points, and in 9th place in the Ligue 1, having won 4 games in total and lost 3 times, making a total of 5 draws.

In the 13th round, the team suffers a small disadvantage of 1 point compared to Reims team who occupies position 8.

Lens analysis

After round 12 of Ligue 1 we count 13 goals scored by Lens and 12 conceded.

As we approach the Regular Season, Lens is gearing up for another gripping match. In the opening game, the team managed 4.83 shots on target, offering a glimpse into their offensive capabilities.

With a balance of 2 wins, 1 loss, and 3 draws in the Ligue 1, Lens playing away usually gives opponents slim chances of beating them.

Best goalscorer from Lens

If we want to highlight a player in the team's offensive sector until this competition stage, we have to name Przemysław Frankowski. Lens owes some of their triumphs to the Midfielder who scored 3 goals in this season.

It is important to highlight that more than 50% of the goals scored by this player were from the penalty spot. More precisely, 2 of the 3 goals scored have this characteristic.

Bet suggestions for this game:

Goals Top Betting Tips

It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Reims is Keito Nakamura, who has already scored 6 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Lens is Przemysław Frankowski, he has scored in 3 opportunities.

Some study shows us that between 75-90 minutes is where most goals occur, this can be a good bet for those who follow the live game.

Bets on the under 2.5 goals market is an alternative because adding the goals scored at home by Reims 1.5 and the average conceding goals of the visiting team Lens 1.17 does not exceed the average of 3 goals, suggesting a good entry in this market.

Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 2.

Corners Top Betting Tips

There is an average of 5.2 corners per game, making this a good thing to note if one wishes to obtain good results in sports betting.

Cards Top Betting Tips

Reims has an average of 2.2 yellow cards per game over the 12 rounds, while Lens has an average of 2.5. In other words, these teams together are averaging 5.08 yellow cards per match. Therefore, it might be a good option to bet on the 'Over 4.5 cards' option in this duel.

On the Lens side, we know that it is a more aggressive team having received the red card 3 time this season, very different from Reims who only saw the red card once. Both the red and yellow cards market can be a good bet.

This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.

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