Villarreal vs Rennes Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews in the Europa League. Can Villarreal kickstart their European bid with a win after a disappointing start of their domestic league that see them in the middle of the table? read on for our free predictions and tips.
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Villarreal vs Rennes Predictions
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Resilience Meets Ambition in Europa Showdown
Key Stats
– Villarreal have secured just two victories in their last nine fixtures.
– Rennes have managed to draw five times in their preceding seven matches.
In the picturesque setting of Estadio de la Ceramica, Villarreal and Rennes are set to cross paths in a crucial Group F clash of the Europa League. While Villarreal aim to recover from an unexpected setback, Rennes stride into the game with renewed confidence. Both clubs have distinct narratives leading up to this encounter, making this game all the more compelling.
Villarreal’s Rocky Road
Since clinching the Europa League title in the 2020-21 season, the journey hasn’t been smooth for the Yellow Submarine. The shocking 2-0 loss to Panathinaikos, where they registered a mere shot on target, spotlighted their declining form. Their domestic campaign, too, echoes a similar sentiment. Stationed at a disappointing 13th in La Liga, Villarreal’s recent record highlights their struggles: four consecutive games without a win and three losses in their opening home encounters.
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The departure of manager Quique Setien in September, due to a string of unsatisfactory results, hasn’t resulted in a turnaround. Pacheta, the successor, is yet to find the magic touch as Villarreal’s poor run continues.
Rennes Riding High
In stark contrast, Rennes are experiencing a rather prosperous phase. Ensuring an undefeated run in their first seven Ligue 1 fixtures, they’ve positioned themselves comfortably at fifth. Bruno Genesio’s side seems to have found their rhythm, demonstrated by their emphatic 3-1 triumph over Nantes and a commanding 3-0 victory against Maccabi Haifa in the Europa League.
Despite a few draws dampening their otherwise stellar record, Rennes’ confidence appears unshaken as they head to Spain.
Key Players and Tactics
Villarreal’s lineup will miss a few vital cogs. Denis Suarez remains side-lined due to a muscle ailment, Gerard Moreno is out with a calf issue, and Francis Coquelin’s knee problem keeps him off the roster. Given these absences, Yeremy Pino is expected to retain his spot, while the likes of Filip Jörgensen, Alejandro Baena, and Alexander Sørloth (with an average BettingTips4You Expert Rating of 7.29, 7.20, and 6.90 respectively) will be key.
On the other hand, Rennes will be without Enzo Le Fee and Martin Terrier. However, the likes of Jérémy Doku, Benjamin Bourigeaud, and Nemanja Matić (boasting an average BettingTips4You Expert Rating of 7.90, 7.47, and 7.32 respectively) are primed to influence the game.
Predictions:
- Match Outcome: Given Villarreal’s turbulent form and Rennes’ rock-solid performances, backing Rennes for either a win or draw seems logical. Villarreal’s solitary home win juxtaposed with Rennes’ string of away draws bolsters this prediction.
- Correct Score: Taking into account Villarreal’s shaky defence and Rennes’ goal-scoring prowess, a 1-2 victory in favour of Rennes could be on the cards.
- Goal Scorer: Benjamin Bourigeaud, with his latest goal for Rennes and an impressive season record, is a strong contender to find the net in this encounter.
- Corner Analysis: Villarreal have averaged 5.3 corners per game, while Rennes lag slightly at 4.4. Given the patterns, Villarreal might edge Rennes in terms of corner count, with an expected total of around 10 corners for the match.
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