LiontipsLorient vs Rennes. Predictions and Betting Tips for Ligue 1
Command Analysis
Lorient barely avoided relegation in the previous season, but everyone expected more from them in the current season. After 14 rounds of the current season Christophe Pelissier's men recorded three victories and six draws, which brought them 15 points and a 14th spot in the standings.
Seaside club's offensive line is looking weak, they scored less than one goal per game on average. Moreover, in five most recent rounds The Orange-Blacks got only one draw, in the match against Bordeaux (1:1), and suffered four defeats.
Jenz, Diarra, Lemoine, Monconduit, Hergault and Morel won't feature today.
In the fifth round of the Conference League Rennes drew to Vitesse (3:3) and earned a spot in the knock-out phase of that tournament. Team got off to a great performance in the Ligue 1, after 14 rounds club is at the 3rd position.
In 14 rounds The Red-Blacks recorded seven victories and four draws, which earned them 25 points, only one less than the second-placed Nice have. In two most recent rounds Rennes beat Lyon (4:1) and Montpellier (2:0).
Gelin won't play in this match due to a knee injury.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:1
2 out of 4 most recent head-to-head matches ended with that score
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 2 out of 4 most recent head-to-head matches teams scored only during one of the halves
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 3 out of 6 most recent matches of Rennes
Tip and bets
In this match hosts will have a chance to pick up points, but we think that a string of failures and a huge injuried list won't let Les Merlus to snatch points today. Rennes are looking great in the current season and they are unlikely to waste the chance to stay at the Top-3 of Ligue 1.
Our prediction - Rennes to win
We think that hosts will try to contain the goalless draws, because they have a slim chance to break the opponent's defense. We think that visitors will record a victory with a little effort.
Our second bet is on total under 2,5 goals
