Rennes vs Strasbourg — Tips & Analysis

Rennes -0.5: Roazhon Park is the main reason we are backing Rennes here. They have won 5 and tied 1 of their six home games, scoring more than 2 goals a game and letting in just over one. That is a strong base, and Strasbourg arrive in poor shape. Strasbourg have lost three of their last five games. They are also without their main centre forward Panichelli, along with Nanasi, Balde and Doukoure. Strasbourg score almost 2 goals a game, but they let in almost 2 as well. They have won by 2 or more goals just once in their last 14 games, which tells you how rarely they take control. Rennes have won 10 of the last 17 meetings between the two. Expect Rennes to carry the better quality, with Strasbourg getting a goal on the break. A 2-1 home win is the most likely result, and that does the job. The catch is energy. Rennes played at Juventus on Thursday and have had only 3 days off. Strasbourg have had 8. Rennes are also missing Lepaul, so the missing attackers are not all on one side, and tired legs could mean a flat home display. We still think Rennes have too much quality here.