Rennes celebrated their fourth consecutive victory just a couple of days ago against Nice on the road, taking a fairly deserved 2:1 three pointer. Not many offensive phases were seen on the field, but the visiting players did look like much more concrete and determined on the field.
N’tep has scored the opening goal in 12th minute, while Konradsen added second in 49th minute. Hosts were only able to reduce near the end of the game in 83rd via Cvitanich, but without threatening further more. In last nine matches Rennes has seven victories and two draws, as their great run saw the team climbing up to fifth position, just two points away from third placed Lyon. Midfielder Gelson Fernandes (15/0) comes back from suspension, but suffered a knock in training session and is doubtful for tonight’s game. Hosts rested few players during midweek, so Pedro Henrique, Ola Toivonen and Abdoulaye Doucoure will be well-rested for this match. Offensive midfielder Kamil Grosicki (9/0) is already counted as long term absentee.
Having in mind their quality, style of football and overall club’s potential, it seems that the mid table table for Montpellier will be everything they can achieve this season. Team comes from a home loss against St Etienne few days with a 0:2 result.
It was a match where the hosts showed very little, or better to say, almost no positive things, not being able to attack properly even once they had a man more when Diomande got excluded in 78th minute. Anyhow, as said, their objective goal is mid table team and it seems that they will end up their without much problems, but also without really being competitive against any stronger side, especially away from home where they have only one victory out of eight matches and only one goal scored. Midfielder Jean Deza (2/0) is suspended for tonight’s game, while first choice goalkeeper Geoffrey Jourdren (14/0) remains injured.
Rennes have kept a clean sheet in their last 4 home matches in Ligue 1. Rennes have won their last 4 home matches in Ligue 1. Rennes have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 home matches against Montpellier. Rennes plays close to perfectly at the moment, especially at home. They are surely aiming for a victory here and very poor travelers from Montpellier have slim chances to stay undefeated again such an in-form side.
Bet: Rennes Wins
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