Rennes vs OFI Crete prediction, preview & betting tips – 15/10/2026

Rennes, on the back of their first win in three games, play host to a OFI Crete side winless in back-to-back outings on Thursday, 15 October, at Roazhon Park in the Europa League.

Rennes and Sturm Graz drew with a goalless stalemate in the first round, while OFI Crete beat Bundesliga outfit Hoffenheim 2-0 on home turf.

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 OFI Crete key stats

• Rennes have won only two of their last four competitive fixtures.
• Les Rennais are yet to lose after four home league games this term (D1, W3).
• OFI Crete have scored only two goals in their previous four competitive trips.
• The Omilos finished the 2025/26 Greek Super League season in seventh position.

Rennes vs OFI Crete preview: Greek islanders fall away at Roazhon Park

Rennes opened their season unbeaten in five straight games across all competitions, but were recently dealt their first loss as Lyon struck four past them without reply.

Franck Haise’s men, however, bounced back after the international break, beating Auxerre 4-1 in their biggest victory so far this season.

They will be glad to return to play on home turf, especially after their opening Europa League stalemate away at Sturm Graz. Since this season’s start, they have drawn one and won three on the trot at Roazhon Park.

Rennes have no suspension or injuries to deal with, while OFI Crete have three names sidelined: Christos Sielis, Aaron Leya Iseka and Nikolaos Marinakis.

The islanders have picked themselves up after going winless in their opening two games. They have four wins and one draw in six matches since, with AEK Athens thrashing them 3-0 last time around.

The club’s first-ever appearance in Europe got off to an emphatic start, as they beat Hoffenheim 2-0.

However, their away form is a cause for concern, winning only one in their last four trips across all competitions.

Rennes vs OFI Crete form guide & betting tips

Whispers predicts: Rennes 3-2 OFI Crete

According to Bet365, at 5/4 (2.25), Over 3.5 total goals offers significant value. Both of Rennes’ previous two Ligue 1 games, and three of their four home games have crossed the mark. OFI Crete’s last two games also went over 3.5 goals. Expect a high-scoring encounter at Roazhon Park.

Last season’s Ligue 1 top scorer Esteban Lepaul is once again the man under the spotlight. With four goals already in the French top-flight, backing him to score anytime at 4/6 (1.67) in what is expected to be a frantic affair carries immense value.

OFI Crete have failed to score only once in six games, which was last time around in a 3-0 loss to AEK Athens. However, given what’s at stake, and their impressive display against Hoffenheim, expect them to score. BTTS – Yes at 1/1 (2.00) holds value here.