Rennes vs Reims prediction: FRANCE: Ligue 1 betting tips on match 2023-04-14 15:00.
Optimism has steadily deteriorated for Rennes since their great 2-0 win at league leaders PSG before the international break as theyâve lost their following two league outings, the most recent of which was a 3-1 defeat away to Lyon at the weekend. Manager Bruno GĂ©nĂ©sio must now avoid three consecutive league losses for the first time in more than one year if his side are to reduce their two-point gap to fifth-placed Lille and keep their European aspirations alive.
Rennesâ longest ever top-flight home winning streak (W10) captivated fans of the club two months ago, but they have since felt the harsh reality of Ligue 1 football as their side followed that up with three losses from four games at Roazhon Park (W1). However, GĂ©nĂ©sio's men have long since showcased their ability to bounce back by following up each of their previous ten away league losses with a home win, which speaks volumes of the character within the group.
Visitors Reims may have suffered their first league losses under coach Will Still against Marseille last month, but they reacted well by taking points in their following two outings (W1, D1), although Still said he was âfrustratedâ after their 1-1 draw against Brest on Sunday. European qualification is still possible as Reims sat only three points off sixth-placed Rennes ahead of this matchday, so they would provisionally move level with their opponents with a crucial win here.
An away game presents a fantastic opportunity for the Red and Whites given that they are unbeaten in their previous 11 league road trips (W3, D8), representing the longest such run across the top five European leagues! The omens look good for the Champagne club on the H2H front as well, squaring off against a Rennes side theyâve beaten âto nilâ in three of the previous four H2Hs held here (D1).
Players to watch: Rennesâ Amine Gouiri has scored all four of his league goals in 2023 within the opening 30 minutes of play. Heâs up against Reimsâ lucky charm, Marshall Munetsi, who is now undefeated in his 11 goalscoring appearances since joining the club in 2019 (W9, D2).
Hot stat: Just one of the previous 61 Ligue 1 H2Hs ended goalless.