This Saturday, October 28 at Stade Auguste-Delaune Ii in Reims will be the night of the eagerly anticipated matchup between Reims and Lorient. Kick-off is at 15:00 (UTC) and the weather is expected to be favourable - a light rain shower with temperatures at 56 degrees Fahrenheit. The previous encounter between the two teams back in February saw Reims with a 4-2 victory. This promises to be a thrilling game, and we look forward to seeing who will emerge victorious in a week's time.

Reims have been thriving in home turf, having a yielded an impressive 3 wins and 0 draws from their last 5 matches at Stade Auguste-Delaune II. boasting an impressive 8 goals in the same period. Last outing for them ended in a 1-1 draw with Toulouse in the Ligue 1, where A. Richardson added to the team's tally with a goal. With T. Teuma, healthy and already having contributed 4 goals to the team so far this year, Reims currently stands 6th in the standings, accumulating a total of 14 points from 9 matches, winning 4, drawing 2 and losing 3. Unfortunately they are expected to miss the presence of M.Busi due to injury in their next meeting.

Lorient are hoping to turn things around on the road, having only managed two draws in their last five away matches. With a solid record of six goals scored in their last five away games, confidence is high as the away side seeks to improve their standings. Currently sitting twelfth in the standings, with two wins, four draws, and three losses this season, the team have accrued ten points and look confident with an almost fully-fit squad. Striker E. Kroupi leads the way with three goals in five away games so far, and the team will look to him to spike their goal tally as the match fast approaches.

Looking forward to the latest matchup between Reims and Lorient, the past 6 fixtures show exciting games with an impressive average of 2.33 goals per match. Historically, the teams have faced-off a total of 22 times, proving it to be a rival with no clear favourite. Reims have won 5 games and drawn 5, whilst Lorient have come out on top with 12 victories.

A victory for Reims would be the catalyst for a much desired climb up the table. A secure spot would ensure the side can look forward to next season with optimism, providing the perfect incentive for the home side to strive for excellence.