Stade Rennes vs Chelsea Predictions and Betting Tips
Stade Rennes and Chelsea go head-to-head for the second leg of this doubleheader in Group E. THe home team desperately need a positive result if they're to, at least, secure a 3rd place spot. Chelsea, on the flip side, will certainly be keen on holding on to top spot with Sevilla breathing down their necks. All in all, we expect to see a highly-competitive encounter.
The Blues were comfortable winners in the first leg at Stamford Bridge. A brace for Timo Werner with a solitary goal for Abraham helped the home side to a 3-0 win against Rennes' ten men.
Tough times for Stade Rennes
Stade Rennes have struggled in recent weeks both in domestic and European competition. They have managed only one win in their last nine games in all competitions. This has dropped their form in the league, also condemned them to 4th place on the group. As such, things will have to change particularly in the Champions League if they're to somehow conjure up a place in the knockout stage, or even a place in the Europa League last 32.
They recorded their third league loss this season in their most recent league game at home to Bordeaux. Hatem Ben Arfa scored the all-important goal in the first half condemning Rennes to their third loss in five league games.
High-flying Blues look to continue their amazing run
Chelsea travels to France in search of their sixth consecutive win in all competitions. It seems Lampard has finally managed to get his new and old boys to play together as they look to quickly cement their claim for the top four. They would also be keen on finishing at the top of the group but will need to win their remaining games as they only lead Sevilla on goal difference.
They paid a visit to St. James' Park in their last game in the league. A Federico Fernandez own-goal coupled with a Tammy Abraham goal was enough to temporarily catapult them to second on the league table.
Rennes vs Chelsea Team News
Dalbert is suspended Stade Rennes, while Martin, Maouassa, and Rugani are all ruled out via injuries. With regards to the away side, Pulisic and Havertz are rated doubtful for this tie.
Rennes possible starting XI:
Gomis; Soppy, Da Silva, Aguerd, Truffert; Camavinga, Bourigeaud, Terrier; Del Castillo, Guirassy, Tait
Chelsea possible starting XI:
Mendy, James, Zouma, Silva, Chilwell; Kante, Jorginho, Mount, Ziyech, Abraham, Hudson-Odoi
Rennes vs Chelsea Prediction: 1-3
Rennes initially started the season very well but have fallen from grace since the UCL midweek games kicked in. Chelsea, on the other hand, has finally picked up under Frank Lampard and will be keen on continuing this fantastic run of form. Rennes didn't pose lots of problems for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and as such, we believe the away side will get the job done in this highly-anticipated matchday 4 tie.
