It is 9th versus 10th in Ligue 1 as the hosts Lyon go head-to-head against visitors Reims on Saturday, with kickoff scheduled for 20:00 GMT.
Key Highlights
Lyon Looking to Retain their Consistency as They Look to Break into the Top Half
Lyon has won their last two matches in Ligue 1, defeating Lorient (0-2) and Toulouse (2-3) as they aim to climb into the top half of the season.
With four wins out of their last five games, Lyon has collected 12 points out of the available 15, moving them up to 10th place on the table and only four points behind Reims.
A victory on Saturday would narrow the gap to just one point with eight games remaining in Ligue 1.
Reims Looks to Make Three Matches Without Defeat in Ligue 1
Reims has two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five matches, causing them to drop down the table.
Their recent form has improved with a draw against PSG (2-2) and a win against Metz (2-1) in their last two games.
A win against Lyon would extend their lead to four points and push them towards European qualification spots.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Since 2012, Lyon and Reims have faced each other 19 times across all competitions, with Lyon winning eight times, Reims winning six, and five matches ending in draws.
In their last five meetings, Lyon has won once, Reims twice, and two matches have ended in draws. Reims emerged victorious in their most recent encounter with a 2-0 win.
Injury Report
Lyon has no new injury concerns ahead of their match against Reims.
Reims will be missing center-back Joseph Okumu due to a groin injury.
Prediction
With Lyon in good form, they are the favorites to win this match and secure their third consecutive victory.
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