- Reims have been in inconsistent form, winning 1 of their last 5 (D3, L1).
- Red Star 93 Saint Ouen have won 3 of their last 5, losing just once.
Ligue 2’s most passionate rivalry set to produce a close game
Only three points separate these two clubs in the Ligue 2 table heading into this weekend’s meeting, with Red Star 93 Saint Ouen in fourth place on 51 points and Stade de Reims in fifth on 48.
These two are the most passionate rivals in French soccer’s second-tier, and both will be gunning for promotion in the 2025-2026 campaign. The last meeting between these clubs in Ligue 2 ended 0-0, and this Stade de Reims vs Red Star 93 Saint Ouen preview suggests this clash could also be cagey with neither side willing to give an inch.
Gregory Poirier’s Red Star 93 Saint Ouen side have been impressive this season, with the coach instilling a compact shape, a disciplined mid-block structure and a dangerous ability to play vertically on the transition since taking over in July 2024.
Damien Durand is Red Star’s top scorer with 12 goals in 30 Ligue 2 appearances and has been in form recently, netting 3 times in their last 5 games. His ability to find space between the lines and finish off chances will be key in this clash.
Geraerts’ Reims are a more positive outfit
Karel Geraerts has done an excellent job since taking over at Reims in July 2025, moulding a side that are proactive and play with a high-tempo and positive style.
Reims will push forward and look to overload the wide areas, but according to our Stade de Reims vs Red Star 93 Saint Ouen prediction, they must be wary of the danger Red Star will pose on the counter-attack with their ability to sit deep and be compact.
Keito Nakamura is the Red and Whites’ most efficient striker with nine Ligue 2 goals in 25 appearances this term, but Mohamed Daramy has been in better form of late, scoring two of the team’s last six.
Red Star to edge it in a close encounter
I make the visitors favorites to win this game based on recent form and their record on the road this term. In this Stade de Reims vs Red Star 93 Saint Ouen prediction, Red Star have won 8 of their 15 Ligue 2 away games, scoring 21 goals and averaging 1.40 goals per game on their travels.
Reims have not won either of their last two home games and both of their previous two matches have ended in draws, so a tight, tactical match seems likely, which is something to consider for Stade de Reims vs Red Star 93 Saint Ouen betting tips.
Reims have only conceded 10 goals at home in their 14 Ligue 2 matches this campaign, so it’s unlikely to be a high-scoring game.
Both sides are fairly well organised, and the last head-to-head in Ligue 2 ended 0-0. I’m taking Red Star to just edge it at 4.0, but the main selection will be under 2.5 goals at 1.8 and both teams to score - no at 1.85.
