Nantes - Rennes predictions

The 3.54 odds on a home win result mark the hosts as clear underdogs. Things are fairly lopsided, in fact, so backing such an outcome would be quite a longshot.

Rennes will have to maintain the high level of focus against Nantes. They can’t afford any mistakes and errors if they plan to run away home with three points in the bag.

Nantes managed to go home with a : draw in the last round – which took a considerable effort. They were matched up as visitors against Nice , who were heavily favoured at odds of 1.57. The home team never pressed their advantage, so the score was even at half-time as well.

Despite the home-field advantage and a slight edge in form, Rennes were trailing behind at the half-time mark of their previous round. This came as a surprise given the 2.44 odds on their victory. Nevertheless, they turned things around and won the match 3:1.

The home team is here on the back of two consecutive matches in which fewer than 2 goals were scored in total. That’s not the kind of trend you want to be on, though it does display a kind of consistency.

Results and standings notwithstanding, Rennes have run into some defensive issues in this stretch of the Ligue 1. In the past 3 matches, they allowed more than 5 goals to their opponents, which may be cause for concern for their supporters.

The hosts aren’t in the relegation zone as we move into round 5, which doesn’t mean there’s no cause for concern. Winning points in this match doesn’t seem too likely from where we’re standing, and the majority of the season’s challenges are still in the future.

Although we’re still very early in the season, the Ligue 1’s leading table positions are already highly contested. Rennes are placed at 6th, which definitely leaves room for improvement. A victory at Nantes would be a great move in the right direction, considering it’s not exactly an easy matchup.

No suspensions or injuries means both teams will have their full lineups available for a highly anticipated matchup.

With odds being at 2.15 with William Hill, an Away Win is an easy bet to make. They have the upper hand in this clash despite the home field disadvantage.