Lorient - Rennes betting tips and odds

While Lorient winning is still technically possible, we wouldn’t hold our breath. They are severely outmatched compared to Rennes, so even a draw result would be quite surprising.

Even with the home-field advantage as a factor, Rennes have a better chance of winning this clash than their opponents. They can’t afford to relax just yet though – the hosts may prove a tough nut to crack after all.

A defeat as heavy as their Olympique Marseille beating in the previous round of Ligue 1 is not something Lorient will recover from easily. However, that’s exactly what they hope to achieve this Friday.

The away team is here after a huge upset victory against Paris Saint Germain. Rennes played that bout at home, but top bookies online priced their victory at no less than 1.78, so you can see why the narrow win caught so many of us by surprise.

A high concessions rate is not a good look to have, and Lorient have been on a downward spiral when it comes to their defensive performance. With 5 goals conceded over their past 3 games, there’s definite room for improvement.

Europe is a dream Lorient fans are not ready to give up on. Their team is three places behind the Europa League positions and with Rennes coming to town, the hosts will have to dig deep to give their fans something to be happy about.

Rennes are placed 5th in the standings and on their way to a Europa League qualification. They can afford to have higher ambitions, though: a win this Friday seems likely and there’s plenty of time left to move up.

This is the second time we’re seeing this matchup this season, and Rennes are still considered favourites by top online bookmakers. Interestingly, they lost the home game they played against Lorient earlier in the season, but this is their shot at redemption.

We can look forward to an exciting game as both teams have their full lineups available, thanks to no suspensions or injuries.

While it’s risky as far as betting predictions go, a Draw/Away bet in the Half Time/Full Time market is the best place to find betting value in this match. Simply put, the 4.50 odds outweigh the relatively small implied probability.