Stade Rennes vs Angers Predictions and Betting Tips
Roazhon Park is the stage for this Ligue 1 encounter on Friday as Rennes and Angers battle for the three points. Both sides shared the spoils with their opponents last time out and will be intent upon getting the points this time around. Which side will get the three points up for grabs?
Stade Rennes has relished playing against Angers in recent seasons. Over the last fourteen meetings, Stade Rennes hasn't lost once to Angers with just four of those games ending in stalemates. It is also to be noted that they're heading into this game looking to make it three wins in a row against their opponents.
Les Rennais and their inability to see out games
Over their last three competitive games, Stephan and his troops have failed to register a single win. All three matches have ended in a draw with the Rennes-based side having some sort of lead in all of them. Two consecutive draws in the league have pushed them down to third on the league standings given that they were top of the table only two matchdays prior.
They failed to get all three points away at Dijon with both sides playing out a 1-1 draw. The team also featured in the UEFA Champions League last Tuesday in their group stage opener against Krasnodar. They also played out a 1-1 draw with the Russian outfit as they both went home with a point each. Julien Stephane, certainly, will be intent upon breaking this jinx with a win this Friday.
Angers and their defensive frailties on away turf
Angers have conceded the most goals on away soil with 10 goals in just three games. Although they have one win from those games, they are known to capitulate against opponents that flood players into their box- just like PSG and Montpellier did against them. That being said, they head into this game keen on registering their first win in three league games.
They played out a 1-1 draw at home to FC Metz in their previous game. Nguette's strike cancelled out Mangani's penalty as both sides shard the spoils in a highly-entertaining game.
Stade Rennes vs Angers Team News
Stade Rennes possible starting XI:
Gomis; Dalbert, Rugani, Da Silva, Traore; camavinga, Nzonzi, Grenier; Terrier, Doku, Guirassy
Angers possible starting XI:
Bernadorni; Doumbia, Traore, Thomas, Bamba; Amadou; Boufal, Mangani, Fulgini, Capelle; Diony
Stade Rennes vs Angers Prediction: 3-1
The away team is known t struggle against top opponents away from home. Also, taking into account their head-to-head record, coupled with the fact that Rennes are intent upon getting their first win in three games, we believe the home team gets all the points.
