PSG vs Reims prediction: FRANCE: Ligue 1 betting tips on match 2024-03-09 12:00.
[p]Apparent tension between Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique and star player Kylian Mbappé was put to one side during the week when the Frenchman scored twice to secure their UEFA Champions League progression against Real Sociedad. Safely into the quarter-finals, the Parisians are free to concentrate on improving their Ligue 1 form as, despite holding a commanding pre-round lead of nine points at the summit, they failed to win their last two domestic matches (D2).[/p]
[p]Worry may be in short supply at the Parc des Princes regardless, as PSG are unbeaten in 21 matches in all competitions (W15, D6), and in 15 outings on their own turf (W12, D3). They’ve been far from bulletproof in that run, conceding in eight of their 12 home league matches, and with upcoming opponents Reims managing just one travelling shutout in Ligue 1 this term, goals look to be on the menu in the capital.[/p]
[p]The toughest trip in Ligue 1 comes at a poor time for Reims, who have tumbled down the table after winning just one of their last six league matches (D2, L3). A frustrating 1-0 defeat against Lille last round left Will Still’s men five points adrift of the top-six prior to this round, but facing PSG may not intimidate them as it does others, having avoided defeat in two of the last three meetings (D2).[/p]
[p]Hitting the road also seems to suit them at present, as Reims won two of their last three top-flight away matches (L1), one of which impressively came against top-three side Monaco. What remains crucial for them is staying on level terms for as long as possible, as they’ve rescued just one point from losing positions this season, with only Nice managing fewer![/p]
[p]Players to watch: Mbappé will be licking his lips at the sight of Reims after netting a hat-trick in November’s reverse fixture (W 3-0), with the opener arriving inside three minutes. Mohamed Daramy seems to have preferred away matches since arriving at Reims, with four of his five goals for the club coming on the road, including two in their most recent such outing against Le Havre (W 2-1).[/p]
[p]Hot stat: Of the 19 goals PSG have conceded in Ligue 1 this season, just five came before half-time.[/p]