**Nancy and Stade de Reims deadlocked in the head-to-head stakes** — this is a proper 50-50 clash with eight wins apiece in their history. 🏟️

Nancy's riding a decent two-game home streak after beating Dunkerque and Pau, but just got clipped 1-0 away at Nantes. Reims are the steadier side — unbeaten in five with two wins and three draws, though they've drawn their last pair. Both teams smell opportunity on Friday.

Key storylines:

- **Nancy** have won their last two at home; **Stade de Reims** haven't lost in five but are drawing too much for comfort
- **J. Gélin** and **I. Housni** need to lead the Nancy attack against a **Stade de Reims** defence anchored by **D. Guindo** and **S. Kotto**
- Midfield battle between Nancy's **K. Kébé** and **W. Bouabdelli** versus Reims' **Y. Fofana** and the creative outlets **M. Daramy** and **A. Tia**

Expected lineups:

- **Nancy**: E. Basilio, N. Fernandez, E. Tacafred, E. Mendy, Y. Nahounou, K. Kébé, W. Bouabdelli, Z. Fdaouch, J. Gélin, I. Housni, B. Bokangu
- **Stade de Reims**: T. Hülsmann, D. Guindo, S. Kotto, N. E. Ahouonon, A. Zohouri, Y. Fofana, T. Leoni, M. Daramy, A. Tia, Y. el Kachati, S. Soumano

Prediction:

**1-1 draw** — Nancy's home form edges them slightly, but Reims' unbeaten run and draw habit make them a tough ask. Coin flip stuff.