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Rennes welcome newly-promoted Le Mans to Roazhon Park in an attempt to register their first win of the new season in their first league meeting since 2010.
Le Mans held a lowly Brest side to a 2-2 draw, while Rennes also played out a stalemate with PSG on the opening matchday.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Rennes vs Le Mans key stats
- Rennes won two of their seven pre-season friendly games (D1, L4).
- Les Rennais are unbeaten in five straight home Ligue 1 outings.
- Le Mans are winless in seven successive competitive H2Hs.
- Les Mucistes have won only two of their 22 away Ligue 1 outings.
Rennes vs Le Mans preview: Les Rennais extend Mucistes search for Ligue 1 victory
Rennes vs Le Mans — Tale of the Tape
| Rennes | vs | Le Mans |
|---|---|---|
| 6th (Ligue 1 25/26) | Position | 2nd (Ligue 2 25/26) |
| 59 | Points | 62 |
| 59 | Goals For | 50 |
| 50 | Goals Against | 31 |
| 10 | Clean Sheets | 15 |
| 5th | Home / Away Rank | 2nd |
Rennes hosted the game against PSG on the opening day after Parc des Princes pitch turned unusable due to the heat. They failed to take advantage of the home clash though, seeing their two-nil lead slip in the second period for the match to end 2-2.
That draw extended their winless run to five straight games, counting four friendlies in the process. They are also winless in back-to-back Ligue 1 matches.
Les Rennais, under Franck Haise, have been commendable on home turf though, losing just once at the Roazhon in seven outings.
Rennes have no real injuries or suspensions to worry them. At the same time, Le Mans have only one player missing in Yasser Larouci.
The newly-promoted outfit returned to Ligue 1 on cloud nine but were quickly brought back to earth by Brest. The 2-2 draw, however, was impressive, given it was their first Ligue 1 appearance in over a decade.
Moreover, Patrick Videira’s men boast an impressive unbeaten run as well.
They currently possess the long unbeaten streak – 12 games (W6, D6) – across the top two divisions, having ended Ligue 2 undefeated in their 11 final games.
Rennes vs Le Mans form guide & betting tips
| Rennes | vs | Le Mans |
|---|---|---|
DLLLD |
Last five | WDDLD |
| 9 | Goals For | 4 |
| 10 | Goals Against | 8 |
WLWLD |
Last five competitive form | WDDWD |
Whispers predicts: Rennes 3-1 Le Mans
Rennes’ last eight Ligue 1 games all produced over 2.5 goals, including their recent 2-2 draw with PSG. Just like the aforementioned game, Le Mans’ 2-2 draw with Brest also crossed the mark.
Over 3.5 total goals at 29/20 (2.45) carries significant value. BTTS – Yes at 3/4 (1.75) offers dividends as well.
Along the same lines, Rennes to win & BTTS – Yes at 15/8 (2.87) is worth the backing.
> Over 3.5 total goals at 29/20 (2.45) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 3/4 (1.75) | Likelihood: Probable
> Rennes to win & BTTS – Yes at 15/8 (2.87) | Likelihood: Likely
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