Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(17) 13 Goals 13 (16)
(12) 11 Assists 8 (9)
(6.5) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
26.1 Average Age 25.1
182.9 Average Height (cm) 181.3
(0.9) 1 Shots pg 1 (0.9)
(48%) 50% Aerial Duel Success 47% (46%)
(0.5) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.8 (0.8)
(1.6) 1.4 Tackles pg 1.4 (1.5)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Ligue 1.

Missing Players

Auxerre
Reims
Player Reason Status Rating
Ousmane Camara Out N/A
Gideon Mensah Out 7.05
Lasso Coulibaly Out 6.45
Player Reason Status Rating
Martin Adeline Out 6.11

Team News

Auxerre
Reims
  • Christophe Pélissier's side posses a full squad, apart from "long-term injuries" to Ousmane Camera, Gideon Mensah, and Lasso Caoulibaly - the manager revealed in his pre-match press conference
  • Lassine Sinayoko has been preferred to Théo Bair and Ado Onaiwu up front lately.
  • Midfielder Teddy Teuma looks set for a sustained run in the side, after being rested.
  • Elsner has little reason to change up the XI which has prooved effective so far this season.

Prediction

  • Reims make the two and a half hour trip down the A26 to face their Burgundy rivals AJ Auxerre in a clash between two sides at opposite ends of the table.
  • Whilst Auxerre managed to grab their second win of the season against Brest (3-0), they lost a crunch match against fellow promoted side Saint-Étienne
  • Luka Elsner's side are flying high just behind the chasing pack in fourth place, having won four of their last five matches in Ligue 1.
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