Reims - Rennes predictions

The visiting team knows the task they face will not be easy. Beating Reims on their own turf would be a major accomplishment, and it is always a formidable challenge.

A difficult match is ahead of Rennes. They have a big fish to fry but we’ve seen them do it in the past and it’s certain they can do it again.

The hosts are playing their second home game on the trot and will be hoping for a similar result. Namely, last time out in the Ligue 1 they recorded a Olympique Marseille HT/FT victory. Having taken a first-half lead they fought the odds and predictions to nail important three points.

Rennes had their work cut out for them as they entered the previous game. The 3.25 odds were somewhat favourable, but most of the advantage can be chalked up to the fact that they were playing at home. The two teams ended up in a deadlock for most of the runtime, and the match ended with a 1:1 draw.

The home team’s tendency to see their defence crumble under the pressure of away games is worrying – they conceded more than 5 times over the previous 3 away games. The fact that they’re at Stade Auguste-Delaune II this Sunday makes things easier for them, but not by a lot.

The away team’s defensive record is slipping. They’ve conceded more than 5 times in their previous 3 Ligue 1 engagements. This, at least, points to this match as a decent choice for something like an Over 5 Goals bet.

As far as the head-to-head stats are concerned, Rennes already confirmed their status as favourites. They defeated the away team previously in the season, leaving little doubt as to which squad is in better form.

The hosts weren’t considered likely to win either way, but they are in a slightly worse position now. Valentin Atangana Edoa, Joseph Okumu, Mohammed Daramy have all been injured recently, leaving the team’s coach with a narrower range of options.

The visitors clearly have the upper hand in this matchup, which is made even more sure thanks to the presence of their entire roster. They’ve had no injuries or suspensions recently, leaving their lineup intact for the game.

Our advice is to stay on the safe side and go for the Over 2.5 Goals market. It’s reliable, very probable, and available at odds of 1.70 if you use the 1xbet sportsbook.