Reims – Saint Etienne

Reims host league leaders Saint‑Étienne in what promises to be a decisive clash at the Stade Auguste Delaune. The home side sit second on 12 points, unbeaten in six outings with three wins and three draws, and boast a respectable +6 goal difference after netting 14 and conceding eight. Saint‑Étienne, perched atop the table on 15 points after five victories and a single loss, enjoy a +11 margin, having scored 17 while keeping just six clean. The two teams have never met this season, but the gap in points and firepower suggests the champions will look to extend their lead, while Reims will aim to close the gap and keep their unbeaten run intact. A win for the hosts could tighten the title race dramatically.