Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(31) 27 Goals 21 (25)
(22) 19 Assists 10 (12)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.4)
26.5 Average Age 25.5
182.9 Average Height (cm) 181.6
(0.8) 1 Shots pg 0.9 (0.7)
(49%) 51% Aerial Duel Success 48% (48%)
(0.5) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.7)
(1.7) 1.4 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.2)
* 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 6.95
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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