Ace Football previews the Ligue 1 game between Rennes and Strasbourg who meet up this coming Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
When Strasbourg come to Roazhon Park for the Ligue 1 match on Sunday, Rennes will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.
Placed 15th in the table Rennes have amassed 17 points after 19 matches. On 27 points, Strasbourg rank eightth with 19 matches played this season.
Team form: Rennes vs Strasbourg
Rennes Form
Rennes endured a tough spell in their previous three matches, which brought three defeats. They lost 1-0 against Troyes, before Brest won 1-2, while Monaco claimed a victory in a 3-2 match. Rennes won half of their previous six matches on home soil in the Ligue 1, while also drawing zero. They suffered three defeats, while they scored ten and conceded six goals.
Strasbourg Form
Strasbourg look in good shape before their upcoming match as they seek to remain unbeaten. In their last three matches, they first beat Toulouse by 1-2, before drawing 1-1 with Marseille. They were back as winners last time out, when they took out Lille by a 2-1 scoreline. Strasbourg won twice, while also recording one draw, and three defeats in their last six away matches in the Ligue 1. The scoreline from these matches says nine goals conceded and eight scored.
Betting stats for Rennes and Strasbourg
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Rennes and Strasbourg. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- In 18 of the last 20 Rennes home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 12 of the last 14 Rennes home matches in the Ligue 1, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Rennes matches in the Ligue 1, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Rennes matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 11 of the last 13 Strasbourg matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 9 of the last 10 Strasbourg away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Strasbourg have won the last 5 matches in a row and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Strasbourg have won the last 5 matches in a row while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 9 of the last 11 Strasbourg matches in the Ligue 1, the sum of goals was over 2.5
Players on top: Rennes vs Strasbourg
Looking at the market for a goalscorer, it seems a good idea to side with Arnaud Kalimuendo-Muinga, who is performing well for Rennes. He found the back of the net twice in his most recent Ligue 1 outings. He’ll be out to add more goals against Strasbourg.The visitors will be looking to Emanuel Emegha to find the net once again, after managing five Ligue 1 goals for Strasbourg in recent matches.
Popular markets: Rennes vs Strasbourg
Full-time result
Rennes claimed five wins, drew one and lost four of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Strasbourg won three, drew three and lost four of their last 10 games away. Rennes lost their last 4 matches. Strasbourg remained unbeaten in their last 6 games on the bounce. Rennes have not lost to Strasbourg in 4 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Rennes scored first in six of their last ten home games. Strasbourg scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Rennes games Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Strasbourg games. Rennes managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Rennes have scored in 14 consecutive home meetings with Strasbourg.
Total goals
Rennes saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.7 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in eight of the last ten games for Strasbourg, who managed to hit the net 1.8 times on average in these games.
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