In a highly anticipated showdown at Stade Auguste-Delaune II, two Ligue 1 teams, Reims and Brest, are set to clash in a bid to bounce back to winning ways.
Reims suffered a defeat in their recent top-flight fixture against Auxerre, while Brest managed to secure a draw against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Under the guidance of head coach Luka Elsner, Reims have shown promise this season with four wins, two draws, and two defeats, placing them sixth in the top-flight table. They are currently level on points with fourth-placed Lille and trailing Marseille by six points.
Despite their recent success at home, where they have won four of their last six matches, Reims has struggled against Brest in their past meetings. Brest emerged victorious in their last encounter in September 2023, securing a 2-1 win at home. This victory propelled Brest to their highest-ever finish of third place in Ligue 1 last season.
Brest, on the other hand, has had a mixed start to the new campaign, winning three, drawing one, and losing four of their opening eight league matches. They recently settled for a 1-1 draw with Rennes at home after conceding a late equalizer.
Despite their league struggles, Brest has impressed in the Champions League, earning seven points in their first three fixtures, including a draw against Bayer Leverkusen.
In terms of team news, Reims will be without Mohamed Daramy, Reda Khadra, and Abdoul Kone due to injuries, but Yaya Fofana is set to return to the squad after serving a one-match suspension.
It promises to be an exciting matchup between these two teams seeking to make their mark on the Ligue 1 standings. Stay tuned for the action-packed clash at Stade Auguste-Delaune II.