Ace Football previews the Ligue 1 round 3 match between Reims and Rennes and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Matchday 3 of the new Ligue 1 season sees Rennes pay Reims a visit at the Stade Auguste Delaune in what promises to be a gruelling affair.
Reims surely would have hoped for more than a single point so far in the Ligue 1. They will be feeling the pressure of securing a first win of the season.
Form: Reims vs Rennes
Reims Form
In the last three outings, Reims beat Rennes by 2-1, lost 0-2 against Lille, before drawing 2-2 with Marseille. Reims won three of their previous six matches at Stade Auguste Delaune in the Ligue 1. They drew one and suffered two defeats, scoring six goals to six against.
Rennes Form
It is all or nothing with Rennes, who only triumphed once in their previous three outings. They were defeated 2-1 against Reims, before beating Lyon 3-0. Unable to build on that, they lost 3-1 against Strasbourg. In their last six away matches in the Ligue 1, Rennes won twice, while also recording zero draws. They endured four defeats in this run, with a scoreline from these matches saying ten goals conceded and eight scored.
Betting stats and facts for Reims and Rennes
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Reims and Rennes. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- In 15 of the last 17 Reims home matches in the Ligue 1, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 8 of the last 10 matches Reims played in the Ligue 1, both teams scored
- In the last 4 home matches in a row Reims played, both teams scored
- Reims have conceded in 13 of the last 15 matches in the Ligue 1
- In the last 4 Reims home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Rennes have scored in 16 of the last 18 matches in the Ligue 1
- Rennes have scored in 12 of the last 13 matches
- In the last 4 matches in a row Rennes played in the Ligue 1, both teams scored
- In 8 of the last 9 Rennes matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Rennes have conceded in 12 of the last 14 away matches
In-form players: Reims vs Rennes
Looking at the market for a goalscorer, it seems a good idea to side with Sergio Akieme, who is performing well for Reims. He found the back of the net twice in his most recent Ligue 1 outings. He’ll be out to add more goals against Rennes.The visitors will be looking to Arnaud Kalimuendo-Muinga to find the net once again, after managing three Ligue 1 goals for Rennes in recent matches.
Popular markets: Reims vs Rennes
Full-time result
Reims claimed five wins, drew two and lost three of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Rennes won three, drew two and lost five of their last 10 games away. Rennes scored at least one goal in their last 8 matches.
Both teams to score
Surprisingly, Reims only scored the first goal of the match in two out of their last ten games. Rennes scored the opening goal in six of the last ten games. Rennes should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in on Sunday, as Reims only managed one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Rennes claimed three clean sheets in their last 10 games. Reims have scored in 10 consecutive home meetings with Rennes.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Reims’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.5 goals during this run. In the last ten games for Rennes, seven of them had more than 2.5 goals, and they scored an average of 1.6 times goals per game themselves. Rennes scored at least once in their previous 8 matches on the bounce.
Suggested bet: Reims vs Rennes
To sum up, the upcoming match between Reims and Rennes seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with a betting prediction for this Ligue 1 game.
Reims vs Rennes: Who wins the game?
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