Toulouse vs Reims prediction: FRANCE: Ligue 1 betting tips on match 2023-10-21 13:00.
Toulouse's hopes of securing back-to-back wins in a single Ligue 1 season for just the first time since early February were dashed just before the international break. The Violets conceded deep into second-half stoppage time to surrender the lead in a 1-1 draw with in-form Brest, but boss Carles MartĂnez Novell remains confident enough to state that they are “on the right track and improving”.
He can certainly be satisfied with his team's recent performances, having only suffered two defeats in ten competitive outings this season (W3, D5), and they enter this round just two points away from the Ligue 1 top-six. However, a home game is unlikely to provide any comfort for the Violets, who have managed only one win in ten home Ligue 1 matches (D4, L5), although the single victory was the most recent game in that run.
Reims' two-match winning streak in Ligue 1 came to an end just before the international break with a 3-1 home loss to Monaco, during which they conceded three goals in the span of eight minutes. Coach Will Still expressed being “very proud” despite the loss, as his team largely held their own, matching the league leaders in terms of goal attempts (1) and shots on target (four).
With 13 points on the board ahead of the weekend (W4, D1, L3), the Red and Whites sit fifth in the Ligue 1 standings, primarily due to their performances on the road which account for more than half of their total points (W2, D1, L1). A fast start is to be expected in this game too, considering that Reims' previous five eight away league games have all seen the opening goal scored before the half-hour mark.
Players to watch: Toulouse could rely on Frank Magri for a good start as he’s found the net within the first 30 minutes in four of his last six goalscoring appearances. Reims’ Maltese striker Teddy Teuma could respond quickly as he has scored his four Ligue 1 goals this season between the 40th and 60th minute.
Hot stat: Toulouse have lost five points after the 75th minute – a Ligue 1 high.