Seeking to surge into first place in the Ligue 1 table, Strasbourg visit Roazhon Park to take on Rennes on Sunday. Les Rouge et Noirs, meanwhile, head into the weekend looking to find their feet, having failed to taste victory in any of their last six matches.
FootballWhispers’ Rennes vs Strasbourg prediction takes a look at the odds of both sides coming away with the desired result on Sunday.
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Rennes vs Strasbourg prediction: Liam Rosenior’s men to end Roazhon Park hoodoo
Key stats
- Strasbourg have failed to win their last five visits to Roazhon Park, losing four and picking up one draw since a 4-1 victory in December 2018.
- Rennes are unbeaten in four of their five home games this season, claiming two wins and two draws while scoring seven goals and conceding five so far.
- There have been at least three goals scored in six of Rennes' last seven matches, with a goalless draw against Lens on September 28 being the exception.
- Strasbourg have netted the opening goal in seven of their last nine games, but they have failed to keep a clean sheet in six of their most recent eight outings.
Correct score prediction: Rennes 1-3 Strasbourg
Strasbourg returned to winning ways in style on Wednesday and will head into the weekend in high spirits as they look to climb into top spot in the table. Rennes have been rock-solid at home in this fixture, but we predict Rosenior’s men will continue from where they dropped off against Auxerre and secure all three points here.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Rennes backed to secure the win
- HOME: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.5%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 9/5 (2.80) – 35.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The odds given by the bookmakers indicate a tight game, but Rennes are backed to come out on top, as indicated by their 43.5% win probability.
Strasbourg head into the weekend as the more in-form side, but they have been given a 35.7% win possibility, while there is a 27.8% chance of the game ending all square.
While we take a deeper look into both teams, you can take a peek at some of FootballWhispers’ best picks and predictions for this weekend’s fixtures in today’s free football betting tips.
Most recent H2Hs: Rennes holds the upper hand
Rennes holds a superior record in this fixture across their most recent 10 encounters, having picked up five victories, two more than Strasbourg’s three.
Les Rouge et Noirs are unbeaten in their last five home games against Strasbourg, picking up one draw and four wins, including a 1-0 victory in their most recent encounter back in February..
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Rennes preview: Esteban Lepaul in stellar form
Rennes were left spitting feathers on Wednesday when they were held to a 2-2 draw by Toulouse after giving up their two-goal lead in the second half at the Stadium de Toulouse.
Following a goalless first half, Esteban Lepaul and Mousa Tamari hit the target to put the visitors in a commanding lead before Charlie Cresswell and Aron Donnum hit back for Toulouse to force a share of the spoils.
With that result, Rennes have now failed to taste victory in six consecutive games, losing once and claiming five draws since a 3-1 win over Olympique Lyon on September 14.
Habib Beye’s men have picked up 12 points from their 10 Ligue 1 games so far to sit 10th in the league standings, level on points with 11th-placed Le Havre.
Lepaul has been a standout performer for Rennes this season, and the 25-year-old striker, who boasts five goals and three assists in 10 league games, will look to deliver the goods once again this weekend.
Predicted lineup: Samba (GK), Boudlal, Jacquet, Brassier, Frankowski, Rongier, Camara, Cisse, Tamari, Embolo, Lepaul
Last five games
- Toulouse 2-2 Rennes
- Rennes 1-2 Nice
- Rennes 2-2 Auxerre
- Le Havre 2-2 Rennes
- Rennes 0-0 Lens
Strasbourg preview: First place in sight
Strasbourg returned to winning ways in style on Wednesday as they thrashed Auxerre 3-0 when the two sides squared off at the Stade de la Meinau.
Following a relatively uneventful first half, the home side upped the ante after the break, with Joaquin Panichelli, Sebastian Nanasi and Valentin Barco all finding the back of the net to cap off a dominant second-half display.
This came just three days after Strasbourg saw their four-game unbeaten run across all competitions come to an end in a 2-1 defeat against Olympique Lyon at the Groupama Stadium.
Liam Rosenior’s side can take pride in their performance this season as they sit fourth in the Ligue 1 table with 19 points from 10 matches, just two points off league leaders PSG.
Predicted lineup: Penders (GK), Doue, Omobamidele, Sarr, Barco, Luis, Ouattara, Moreira, Nanasi, Godo, Panichelli
Last five games
- Strasbourg 3-0 Auxerre
- Lyon 2-1 Strasbourg
- Strasbourg 1-1 Jagiellonia
- Paris Saint-Germain 3-3 Strasbourg
- Strasbourg 5-0 Angers
Player to watch — Joaquin Panichelli
Having joined Strasbourg from Alaves in the summer, Joaquin Panichelli has lit up the Ligue 1 this season and the Argentine striker will be one to keep an eye on at the Roazhon Park this weekend.
With his strike in the 3-0 victory over Auxerre on Wednesday, the 23-year-old now has nine league goals under his belt to sit top of the Ligue 1 scoring chart.
Panichelli, who has started nine of the 10 league games this season, should spearhead the visitors’ attack this weekend, forming the front three with Martial Godo and Swedish international Sebastian Nanasi.