Reims vs Marseille Prediction 16/5/2024

The upcoming Ligue 1 encounter at Stade Auguste-Delaune pits Reims against Marseille this Wednesday.

**Reims**
Reims enters this match after a 1-1 draw against Brest in their last Ligue 1 fixture. During that game, Reims controlled 40% of possession and managed 8 attempts on goal, with 2 on target. Marshall Munetsi was the scorer for Reims at the 25th minute, while Lilian Brassier equalized for Brest just before the half-time whistle. Recently, Reims has struggled defensively, conceding in 5 of their last 6 matches and allowing a total of 11 goals. Historically, Reims has faced challenges against Marseille, failing to secure a win in their last 7 league encounters and not winning at home in their last 2 matches.

**Marseille**
Marseille comes into this game following a 3-1 victory over FC Lorient. They had 58% possession and 13 shots on goal, with 4 on target. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice and Samuel Gigot added another for Marseille. Lorient’s sole response came through Benjamin Mendy. Marseille’s recent games have generally been high-scoring, with at least three goals scored in 5 of their last 6 matches, averaging 3.17 goals per match. Despite their recent away form showing no wins in the last three matches, Marseille has a strong track record at Reims, having not lost in their last 3 visits.

**Head to head**
Looking back to their meetings since April 23, 2021, Reims has struggled against Marseille, with Marseille winning 83% of those matches. They’ve shared 18 goals between them in these matches, with 13 scored by Marseille and 5 by Reims, averaging 3 goals per game. Their last league meeting on August 12, 2023, ended in a 2-1 victory for Marseille.

**Prediction**
Given the mixed form and historical head-to-head record, this match could be tightly contested with few goals. Both teams might struggle to break the deadlock, leading to a possible 0-0 draw by the end of the match.