LiontipsRennes vs Monaco. Prediction and Betting Tips for Ligue 1
Command Analysis
Three-time holder of the French Cup earned a 6th spot in the previous Ligue 1 season, it was enough to qualify for the Conference League. Team advanced past the group stage of that competition quite easily, earning a top spot in the group.
In the first play-off round hosts were drawn to Leicester, the Red-Blacks were unable to succeed - they were beaten by a 2:3 score on aggregate.
Team also had an unsuccessful French Cup campaign. After a victory over Lorient, hosts were eliminated from the competition by a second-tier side, Nancy, who turned out to be more fortunate in the penalty shoot-out.
After 31 rounds of Ligue 1 Bruno Genesio's men have 17 victories and five draws, delivering 56 points and a 3rd spot in the standings. Team is just three points adrift from 2nd-placed Marseille. After a draw against Nice (1:1) hosts recorded a victory over Reims (3:2).
Sulemana, Doku, Gomis, Gelin and Bade are sidelined for this match.
A bronze medalist of the previous season failed to repeat that result, now team is closer to the mid-table positions. Monaco have completely failed the start of the season, losing a chance to play in the Champions League group stage. Team is also now eliminated from the Europa League. Southerners were beaten in the round of 16 by Braga (1:3 on aggregate).
After 31 rounds of Ligue 1 the Red-Whites have 14 victories and eight draws, delivering 50 points and a 6th spot in the standings.
In three latest Ligue 1 matches Monegasques recorded consecutive victories over PSG (3:0), Metz (2:1) and Troyes (2:1). Team has a great offensive record with 47 goals.
Diatta, Maripan and Fabregas are unavailable for the upcoming match.
Trends
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 4 of 6 latest matches of the southerners
СтавкаYellow cards: total under 4
This bet played in 2 of 4 latest matches of the hosts
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
This bet played in 2 of 4 latest matches of Monaco
СтавкаCorrect score 1:1
None of four latest head-to-head matches ended in draws
Tip and bets
Opponents are evenly matched, so we are expecting goals from both sides. In each of ten latest head-to-head matches both teams scored.
Our prediction - both teams to score
We feel that this game can go either way - Monaco have problems with consistency, so it is almost impossible to predict results of their matches. Hosts are on a nice winning streak, but they are up against dangerous opponent. We offer to place a bet on a draw, it should be a fair result for both opponents.
Our second bet is on a draw
