Quite the matchup we have here between Auxerre and Stade de Reims. Right off the bat, let's take a glance at the iron curtains between the posts. Yehvann Diouf is sporting a respectable 6.57 rating with 6 saves for Stade de Reims, while Donovan Léon trumps that with a 6.77 rating and 7 saves for Auxerre. If soccer had save percentages, their stat lines might be more exciting.
Pulling out the binoculars to spot the field players, Stade de Reims has their shiny baubles in Keito Nakamura and Junya Ito. Nakamura's laudable 7.60 rating, 3 goals, and commendable pass accuracy illuminate the field. Ito, though lagging behind in goals, is not too shabby either.
Across the pitch, Jubal and Elisha Owusu are who Auxerre is banking on. Jubal's 7.60 rating and deft shot placement is a treat to watch, while Owusu, though scoring less, is not too far behind with his 7.53 rating.
The history books show the teams at a deadlock with their last game ending in a classic snore-fest of a nil-nil draw. However, the regular season records and recent forms chant a slightly different melody. Stade de Reims touts a solid 4-2-1 record compared to Auxerre's 2-0-5 report card. In terms of recent form, Stade de Reims has walked off the pitch with an upper hand more often than not, while Auxerre seemingly had their GPS malfunction, losing their way to triumph more frequently.
Now, if I were a betting man, I'd pull out my crystal ball and conjure a prediction. Maybe my army of gnomes working behind the scenes could aid in this decision-making process. Oh, wait, I've just got their message...it's in Morse code...and it interprets as such:
Albert’s Prediction: Stade de Reims by 2