The Breton derby takes shape as two in-form sides, Rennes and Lorient, draw swords in an attempt to win maximum points at Roazhon Park on Saturday, 24 January.
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- Rennes are undefeated across their last four competitive games (W4, D1).
- Les Rennais are unbeaten in 10 of their last 11 home fixtures (W7, D3, L1).
- Lorient are on a three-match winning streak away from home. (W3, D2).
- Les Merlus are undefeated in nine straight competitive fixtures (W5, D4).
Correct score prediction: Rennes 2-2 Lorient
Rennes are slowly gaining momentum in the league table, pushing their way into the top six on the back of three unbeaten games. Habib Beye’s side home form takes it up a notch, with only Le Havre – in the previous matchday – nicking points off them in five outings.
The hosts might be on an impressive streak, but Olivier Pantaloni’s Lorient are clearly in superior form, having last tasted a defeat in early November last year. Since then, the Merlus have gone unbeaten in nine competitive matches, most recently beating Monaco 3-1 at Stade Louis II.
The visitors are relatively in better form than the hosts, but Roazhon Park has been a tough venue to visit for opponents. Both sides are expected to cancel each other out in a hard-fought draw.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Rennes the clear favourites
- HOME: 5/6 (1.83) – 54.6%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27%
- AWAY: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Nice are the only team to have defeated Rennes at Roazhon Park in 11 outings, and this impressive stat perhaps seduces the odds of 5/6 (1.83) in favour of the hosts.
Lorient could extend their three-match undefeated streak with a positive result here. Bookmakers assign the visitors odds of 3/1 (4.00), suggesting a 25% win probability rate.
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Most recent H2Hs: Merlus supremacy
Lorient have won each of their last five H2Hs against Rennes, including their last two trips to Roazhon Park. Rennes last won a match against Lorient in April 2022.
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Rennes preview: Home advantage at play
Habib Beye enters this round with a fully fit squad, with no reported suspensions or injuries to take note of.
Predicted lineup: Samba (GK), Seidu, Jacquet, Brassier, Frankowski, Rongier, Camara, Merlin, Tamari, Embolo & Lepaul
Last five matches:
- Rennes 1-1 Le Havre (Ligue 1)
- Chantilly 1-3 Rennes (Coupe de France)
- Lille 0-2 Rennes (Ligue 1)
- Rennes 3-0 Les Sables (Coupe de France)
- Rennes 3-1 Brest (Ligue 1)
Lorient preview: A whole set of injuries
Pantaloni has three players confirmed missing: Zidane Yongwa, Abdoulaye Faye, Souleymane Toure, and Aiyegun Tosin. Panos Katseris, Sambou Soumano and Arthur Avom are in the race against time to recover for this clash.
Predicted lineup: Mvogo (GK), Meite, Talbi, Silva, Kouassi, Abergel, Cadiou, Le Bris, Pagis, Makengo & Dieng
Last five matches:
- Monaco 1-3 Lorient (Ligue 1)
- Hauts Lyonnais 1-3 Lorient (Coupe de France)
- Lorient 1-1 Metz (Ligue 1)
- AS Le Gosier 0-7 Lorient (Coupe de France)
- Strasbourg 0-0 Lorient (Ligue 1)
Player to watch: Esteban Lepaul
Lepaul is joint-fourth in the Ligue 1 goalscoring charts, just three goals behind league leaders Mason Greenwood and one behind Strasbourg’s Joaquin Panichelli. He last netted a strike in the 3-1 victory over Brest, before firing a blank against Lille.