Rennes vs Lorient tips and predictions

Rennes big odds-on

Rennes are currently in seventh place as they get set to welcome 16th place Lorient.

There's no dispute that Rennes should start as favourites but the price doesn't look too attractive. It's without much confidence then that they are picked to get the win.

The advantages are certainly with Rennes in this fixture. They're in much better form. The hosts have reached 10 wins in 13 matches while the travelling side has been defeated in 8 of their last 13 matches, away and at home. They're destined to taste defeat again here.

The hosts are making the most of a recent purple patch and they continue to gel together nicely. Rennes scored three or more goals in 5 of their recent 9 matches.

There have been passages of play when Lorient haven't had a platform to stand up to pressure. They have conceded three or more goals in 8 of their last 19 matches. They could have their hopes snuffed out in quick time.

Rennes have won 8 of the last 15 fixtures between these sides before this one. Some analysts like to ignore them but the head-to-head stats could be an indication of what will unfold.

Rennes are the clear favourites but things could get exciting if Lorient can make a fist of it. It might not be a popular opinion but the Yes BTTS bet is a cautious side bet for this particular game.