Reims vs Montpellier prediction: FRANCE: Ligue 1 betting tips on match 2024-04-20 13:00.
[p]Frustrated manager Will Still is demanding an improvement from his Reims side, as they look to end a miserable run of form. The boss accused his side of “committing collective suicide” as they were beaten 3-1 by relegation-threatened Strasbourg last weekend, a result that extends their recent league streak to just two wins from their last 11 league outings (D5, L4).[/p]
[p]As such, the Red and Whites’ hopes of qualifying for European football for the first time in four years face real jeopardy. They have dropped to eighth in the Ligue 1 table ahead of this round, three points behind Lens who occupy sixth spot, but they do tend to be tough to beat at Stade Auguste Delaune, where Reims have been beaten only twice in their last eight top-flight fixtures (W3, D3).[/p]
[p]That might worry opponents Montpellier, who have a terrible record in recent H2Hs, managing a measly one victory since 2019 (D4, L5). But the visitors should make the journey north full of confidence as three wins from their last six outings (D2, L1) have dragged them seven points clear of the relegation zone ahead of this round.[/p]
[p]With five games of the campaign remaining, Michel Der Zakarian’s side look set for a 16th successive season in the top flight, with now potentially only two victories needed to secure their Ligue 1 status. Boosting their hopes is their form on the road, with two wins from their last three fixtures (D1) meaning they can go four away league games without defeat for the first time in three years if they avoid a loss here.[/p]
[p]Key battle: Reims captain and defender Yunis Abdelhamid has lost only two of his 11 personal H2Hs (W5, D4), scoring twice. He will be looking to keep a lid on Téji Savanier, who has scored six of his eight goals this season after half-time.[/p]
[p]Hot stat: Reims have only rescued one point from 1-0 down this season (D1, L8).[/p]