Rennes vs AC Milan prediction, odds & betting tips – 22/02/2024

Rennes take on AC Milan in the second leg of their Europa League playoff on Thursday, 22 February with the home side looking to overturn a 3-0 deficit after the first leg in Milan. Check out our Rennes vs AC Milan prediction below or alternatively, take a look at some other Europa League betting tips.

Rennes vs AC Milan prediction: The hosts have a mountain to climb

There appeared to be a huge gulf in class when the two sides met at the San Siro last week but Rennes will be hoping that an early goal and the backing of their home supporters can inspire them to a memorable victory over AC Milan. Their domestic form is excellent so anything is possible on Thursday night.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Rennes are the marginal favourites

• HOME: 8/5 (2.60) – 38.5%
• DRAW: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
• AWAY: 33/20 (2.65) – 37.7%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

The Rennes vs AC Milan odds suggest that Rennes are the narrow favourites for this one but no result should be considered out of the question.

Looking at the form guide, Rennes' defeat to AC Milan was a blip in an otherwise impeccable 2024. The French outfit have won every domestic match since the 20th of December and the last time they tasted defeat on home soil was against Monaco on the 9th of December. AC Milan, meanwhile lost 4-2 away from home at the weekend so their confidence could be low coming into this match.

Last five H2Hs: Advantage Milan

Last weekend's clash at the San Siro was the first time the two sides had ever played each the in competitive action. AC Milan won 3-0 so Rennes are still searching for their first-ever goal against the Italian giants.

Team news and form guide

Rennes: Turning their domestic form into results in Europe

Rennes have won their last nine domestic matches in a row but are looking for their first win in Europe since November. They will be without Enzo le Fee, Mahamadou Nagida and Fabian Rieder for this one.

Predicted Lineup: Mandanda (GK), Doue, Omari, Theate, Truffert, Santamaria, Matusiwa, Blas, Kalimunedo, Salah & Terrirer

AC Milan: Chasing European silverware

AC Milan had gone unbeaten over a six-game stretch before they lost to Monza at the weekend in a result that could shatter confidence. They are missing Kalulu, Pobega and Tomori ahead of the trip to France.

Predicted Lineup: Maignan (GK), Florenzi, Kjaer, Gabbia, Hernandez, Reijnders, Musah, Leao, Loftus-Cheek, Pulisic, Giroud

Our free expert picks: AC Milan to win a high-scoring match with Olivier Giroud getting on the scoresheet

Our Rennes vs AC Milan betting tips suggest that AC Milan will make it two wins out of two against Rennes and book their place in the Europa League quarter-finals. For more free betting tips, there are some other markets that you should consider. BTTS is priced at 7/10 (1.70) while a double chance of AC Milan or draw is priced at 4/9 (1.44).

Hot tip – Over 2.5 goals

• Six out of Rennes' last seven matches have seen more than two goals scored.
• AC Milan defeated Rennes 3-0 last week.

Other tips

AC Milan to win

• AC Milan have won five of their last seven matches in all competitions.
• AC Milan dominated Rennes last week and it's hard to see the home side recovering from that.

Olivier Giroud to score anytime

• Olivier Giroud is on 13 goals for the season so far, making him Milan's top goalscorer.
• The Frenchman has scored two in his last four matches.

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