Reims vs PSG prediction, preview, team news and more | Ligue 1 2021-22
Ligue 1 is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as PSG take on Reims at the Stade Auguste-Delaune II on Sunday.
Lionel Messi is set to make his much-awaited debut for PSG this weekend and will have a pivotal role to play in the game.
Reims are in 12th place in the Ligue 1 standings and have endured an underwhelming start to their league campaign. The home side have drawn all their games so far and will have to work hard to secure a similar result this weekend.
PSG, on the other hand, have won three out of three in Ligue 1 and will be intent on reclaiming their crown this season. The French giants have some of the best players in the world in their ranks and hold the upper hand going into this game.
Reims vs PSG Head-to-Head
PSG have a good record against Reims and have won nine out of 14 matches played between the two teams. Reims have managed only three victories against PSG and will need to step up on Sunday.
The previous meeting between the two teams took place in May this year and ended in a 4-0 victory for PSG. Neymar and Kylian Mbappe scored goals on the day and will want to replicate their heroics this weekend.
Reims form guide in Ligue 1: D-D-D
PSG form guide in Ligue 1: W-W-W
Reims vs PSG Team News
Reims
Arber Zeneli is injured at the moment and will be unable to play a part against PSG this weekend. Moussa Doumbia, Anastasios Donis and Kaj Sierhuis are also struggling with their fitness and might not feature in this game.
Injured: Arber Zeneli
Doubtful: Moussa Doumbia, Anastasios Donis, Kaj Sierhuis
Suspended: None
PSG
Lionel Messi's high-profile move to PSG is set to bear fruit this weekend with the Argentine lining up for his debut in Ligue 1. Kylian Mbappe has been linked with a move to Real Madrid but is still in contention to play this game.
Mauro Icardi, Colin Dagba, Idrissa Gueye and Sergio Ramos are injured at the moment and have been ruled out of this fixture. Presnel Kimpembe and Layvin Kurzawa are also carrying knocks and are unlikely to be risked in this match.
Injured: Mauro Icardi, Colin Dagba, Idrissa Gueye, Sergio Ramos
Doubtful: Presnel Kimpembe, Layvin Kurzawa
Suspended: None
Reims vs PSG Predicted XI
Reims Predicted XI (3-4-3): Predrag Rajkovic, Andreaw Gravillon, Wout Faes, Yunis Abdelhamid; Thomas Foket, Xavier Chavalerin, Marshall Monetsi, Ghislain Konan; Nathanael Mbuku, Mathieu Cafaro, El Bilal Toure
PSG Predicted XI (4-3-3): Keylor Navas; Abdou Diallo, Danilo Pereira, Marquinhos, Achraf Hakimi; Ander Herrera, Marco Verratti, Georginio Wijnaldum; Lionel Messi, Neymar, Kylian Mbappe
Reims vs PSG Prediction
With Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe in their ranks, PSG arguably have the best squad in the world at the moment and are the favorites to win the Ligue 1 title. The French champions were stunned by Lille in the title race last season and cannot afford another debacle this year.
Reims will have to play their best football this weekend as Lionel Messi reunites with former teammate Neymar. PSG are the better team on paper and should comfortably win this game.
Prediction: Reims 0-4 PSG
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