- Reims are unbeaten in their last two matches, drawing 2-2 at Rodez and 0-0 at home against Troyes.
- Boulogne have won only one of their six home games this season, conceding an average of 1.67 goals per match.
- The visitors have a better recent record in Ligue 2 with two wins, two draws and a defeat from their last five.
Promotion-chasing Reims travel to struggling Boulogne
The clash of styles and the disparity between the two clubs should ensure plenty of drama when recently relegated Stade de Reims, who are chasing promotion, travel to newly promoted Boulogne, who are fighting for survival, on Tuesday. This Boulogne vs Stade de Reims preview highlights the key differences between both sides ahead of their encounter.
The hosts sit in 16th with just 10 points from 11 games, while the visitors' position of fifth with 16 points from 11 is enough to suggest they have made a good start to their promotion push. Our Boulogne vs Stade de Reims prediction takes into account these contrasting positions in the league.
Fabien Dagneaux’s side have gone about their business pragmatically this term, setting up with a compact block and getting men behind the ball to frustrate their opponents and then trying to pick their moments to spring forward on the counter.
They have shown grit in their last three matches with a scrappy win away to Amiens, a 2-2 home draw with Guingamp and a 1-0 away defeat at Le Mans. They have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five Ligue 2 games, so their form is mixed.
Reims are a bit more free-flowing than their hosts
Karel Geraerts has brought plenty of tactical flexibility and a pro-active pressing game from his successful time at Union SG to Reims, where the players have taken to his high-tempo game. They like to press as a unit with their wing-backs pushing on and trying to create overloads on the flanks and then being dangerous in transition.
According to the latest Boulogne vs Stade de Reims prediction, Reims have lost only two of their first six away assignments, averaging 1.33 goals scored per game and 1.67 goals conceded per road game, which makes them a pretty good side on their travels.
Adrien Pinot leads the attack for Boulogne with a modest two goals in nine Ligue 2 appearances, but Corentin Fatou has bagged two of their last six. Keito Nakamura has shown glimpses of what he could do for Reims with three in six in the league, scoring three of the last nine.
Draw looks possible given Reims’ away record
Reims, at 2.0, are favoured to win this game, while Boulogne are 3.7 outsiders and the draw is 3.35. Given the superiority of the away team in terms of league position, tactical ambition and quality up front, the favorite’s odds are not tempting for us, but the Boulogne vs Stade de Reims betting tips suggest a cautious approach.
We will take the tie because of the home side’s grit and the fact that Reims have lost only 2 of their 6 away games. The Boulogne vs Stade de Reims prediction here leans towards under 2.5 goals, at 1.7, which seems the best way to play this clash of two very different football clubs that should lead to a close, tactical contest.
