French Ligue 1
2025-05-10 - Reims vs Saint-Etienne
A Sports Betting Pick by ArmchairPunter
Football : France: Ligue 1
Venue: Stade Auguste-Delaune
Saturday 10th May 2025, 2000hrs
Reims were dealt a 1-0 defeat away from home at Nice in last weekend’s action in the French domestic top tier which put an end to a three-game unbeaten recovery in Ligue 1 which consisted of two wins and a draw, so the hosts will be keen to return to their previous form on Saturday night when they entertain Saint-Etienne.
Recent victories gained at the expense of Lens and Toulouse in 2-0 and 1-0 wins respectively along with a point gained in a 0-0 draw on the road at Montpellier will still give Reims plenty of hope that they can get a result at their Stade Auguste-Delaune on Saturday evening.
The hosts have produced something of a mini recovery in recent times in Ligue 1 as Reims have suffered just two losses in their last seven games which is in stark contrast to failing to win any of their preceding 14 matches, slumping to nine losses in the process.
A second defeat on the trot in Ligue 1 consigned Saint-Etienne to remain in the relegation zone where the visitors occupy second from bottom place in the table and four points adrift of the relegation play-off spot.
Recent losses at the hands of Strasbourg and Monaco, both by 3-1 margins, will have done little to boost Saint-Etienne’s flagging confidence levels and this upcoming trip to the Stade Auguste-Delaune to face Reims represents another tough assignment for Erik Horneland’s side.
To make matters worse, Saint-Etienne possess a poor away record which stands at 1-3-12 13/44 and the visitors also possess the worst defensive record away from home in Ligue 1 as well.
The Betting Verdict
Reims have lost just once in their last seven meetings against Saint-Etienne and the hosts should avoid defeat here.
The Pick :
Reims 2-1 Saint-Etienne
