Rennes vs Lyon betting tips 31 August 2013 French Ligue 1 By Neuro

Rennes vs Lyon betting tips 31 August 2013 French Ligue 1: "Rennes got the important victory last weekend when they visited Evian with the result of 1:2. Their victory was fair looking at the overall performance of both teams, as the guests were absolutely dominant in the first halftime, getting a 2:0 lead with two goals from Oliveira. However, Evian tried to put them on pressure in the second half, but couldn’t equalize with a goal scored for the final result."

Coach Montanier spoke with flattering words for his players, saying that the players adapted great to new circumstances, especially having nice words of young talent Moreira who proves his quality at every opportunity given. Also, the coach revealed that their big star, team captain and central midfielder Allessandrini isn’t ready for tonight’s game, adding that he will use the player only when the one is absolutely ready and there is no risk to his health. Hosts will be trying to get the third victory this season, in order to approach positions that lead to European Cups which is their target for this year. Defenders Boye and Armand are still out sidelined, with midfielder Doucoure having a knee injury. Midfielder Konradsen (1/0) has a groin injury, while defensive midfielder Pajot (2/1) is suspended.Lille is coming from a fairly deserved victory over St Etienne at home with the narrow 1:0 result. They were superior for the most of the game, scoring the only goal from the penalty shoot in 37th minute, while the home side overall showed that they are much more prepared early in the season, with more determination overall.

The team now has two victories, same as their tonight’s opponents, with the difference that their two victories were earned at home. On the other side, they lost the only match played on the road, against mediocre Reims 2:1 two weeks before. Their atmosphere is hurt a bit with the transfer saga around their midfielder Thauvin, who wants to move to Marseille and is constantly pushing the club’s board for the transfer to be done. His attitude is heavily criticized by some of the Lille’s best players, including Mavuba most recently. However, the player is unlikely to feature for the club as long as the saga doesn’t end. On the bright side, they have no fresh injury or suspension worries as the guests only miss long term injured striker de Melo.

Lille are undefeated in 22 of their last 24 matches against Rennes.

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in seven of Lille’s last eight away games in Ligue 1.

Both teams are entering this game with a target to get all three points. Rennes is playing well at home and should be slight favorites for all three points, but the best bet seems to be over goals as neither of the two teams inspire with their defenses, while offensive part is arguably better side of the team in each sides.

Bet: Over 2.25 goals