Nice vs. Reims – Prediction (Ligue 1 – 03.11.2019)

Preview and Teams Comparison.

Nice come into this game hoping to regain some momentum after remaining winless in each of their last five Ligue 1 (L1) fixtures (D1, L4). Moreover, home boss Patrick Vieira will surely be concerned that his side have not kept a single clean sheet across their 11 top-flight fixtures this campaign. Top scorer for Nice, Wylan Cyprien has scored each of his three L1 goals from the penalty spot. Itching for a win, Nice will have to be more careful in defence after receiving three red cards in their last two L1 outings. They do, however, enter this clash with an outstanding recent H2H record that has seen them lose just once in their last seven top-flight H2Hs at the Allianz Riviera (W5, D1, L1).

All but two of Nice’s 11 L1 games this term witnessed both teams scoring. Eight of Reims’ last nine away league wins have been accompanied by a clean sheet. Expect early goals – each of the last five L1 H2Hs at all venues have seen the opening goal scored in the first 15 minutes.

Visitors Reims have seen all but one of their 11 games this season produce less than 2.5 goals, with at least one team drawing a blank on ten occasions. Moreover, eight of their matches this term have also produced a goalless first half. Reims’ striker Boulaye Dia has netted his three L1 strikes on the road, all of which came after the break.Sticking with a potentially low-scoring theme, the visitors have seen over 2.5 goals in only three of their last 20 away league outings, while each of their last six L1 road trips have featured only one side scoring. Nonetheless, Reims have conceded first in just 29.17% (seven) of their last 24 L1 away matches.

Match Info and Live Scores.