Reims is found currently in the 6th position of the ranking of Ligue 2 with 26 points accumulated in 16 matches of the championship.
The hosts are in a continuous drop shape, with two consecutive defeats in the league. Last round, Reims was defeated on the ground in Nimes, 3-0.
The Frenchman J. Jeanvier team is the top scorer in the championship with 3 goals scored, so at this stage.
Reims was unemotional qualified in the 2nd round of the French Cup after a 3-0 field at St. Maximin.

On the other side, Niort ranks 8th French second division of the league, the team managed to collect 24 points after 16 rounds.
Guests traverse a very good period, with 10 points accumulated in the last 4 matches of the championship. Previous round, Niort drew at home 1-1 in front of AC Ajaccio.
Senegalese A.D. Ndoh is the best scorer of the team in Ligue 2, it has scored 7 goals in 16 matches of the championship.
Like his opponent, Niort managed to advance further in the French Cup, defeating Stade Montois, away, 2-1