Lille - Rennes predictions

Lille might be heading into this game as firm favourites to get a win but they will have their work cut out for them as Rennes are known to be highly unpredictable and capable of pulling a surprise when it is least expected.

An away win in this match would be a huge surprise and an equally big achievement for Rennes who could consider themselves fortunate if they run away with a point in the bag.

The odds of 2.60 did not exactly see Lille as favourites to win their last away game in the Ligue 1. However, the hosts rose to the occasion and recorded a narrow Reims victory after a stalemate in the first half.

The away team are coming on the back of a major upset in the form of a home defeat against Lorient. With most bookies pricing their victory at an extremely short 8.00, most observers were surprised by the draw result at halftime – let alone the 1:2 defeat at the final whistle.

Lille gans are hoping for better defensive performance then what they’ve seen in away games. The previous three matches featured 6 conceded goals.

Rennes have registered 6 goals in their three previous home games, which is impressive by any measure. Although they’ll be playing as visitors on Sunday, it’s still a very good idea to look at Over markets.

The home team had several opportunities to beat Rennes this season, yet never managed to get anything other than a draw. They’re still considered the favourites, though, and the home-field advantage might be just what they need to break the stalemate.

Quite a long list of injuries for the hosts. Adam Ounas, Rémy Cabella, Juan Ignacio Miramon, Tiago Fontoura Fonseca Morais, Rafael Tavares Gomes Fernandes will all be absent for this match. Even though the betting odds consider them favourites, it’s important to remember that a good part of their regular roster is out of contention.

Based on both teams’ previous performances, an Over 2.5 Goals bet is very likely to win. The returns are somewhat limited at the odds of 2.03, but it’s still an incredibly safe bet.