Rennes - Lens predictions

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

The visitors understand the difficulty of the task at hand. To beat Rennes on their own turf would be a major feat, and it is always a tough challenge.

The home team had a shaky start in their previous Ligue 1 match, but eventually pulled through for a 2:3 away win. Most observers were surprised when they fell behind in the early game – the 3.70 betting odds were on their side, after all. Either way, the second half was a stark improvement, earning them 3 points.

The visitors will be high on confidence following a compelling 2:0 victory over Lorient. They started the game slowly but still managed to pick it up after the break and record a big-margin win.

Experts have pointed at Rennes’s defence as their biggest issue at the moment. They conceded 7 goals over the last 3 Ligue 1 games.

The away team’s previous three away games left a lot to be desired when it comes to how they perform defensively. Over 5 conceded goals in just 3 matches is never a good look, even if you’re playing as visitors.

These two teams already clashed multiple times this season, and neither managed to come out on top in any of those games. Most bookmakers see Rennes as the favourites, though, so they’ll want to use the extra drive of being the hosts to finally earn a conclusive result.

Sunday's match will see both teams at their strongest, with no players missing due to injury or suspension.

An Over 2.5 Goals is a great bet if you like staying on the safe side. The betting value for this market is strong compared even to the 1.88, which makes this an easy betting prediction to make.