Nottingham Forest vs Rennes predictions for this friendly pre-season that will be played on Wednesday night. Forest have had mixed results in preseason. Read on for all our free betting tips and predictions.
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Nottingham Forest vs Rennes Predictions
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Key Stats
– Rennes are undefeated in the pre-season, boasting a three-match winning streak with six goals and only two conceded.
– Morgan Gibbs-White played 2978 minutes, participated in 35 matches, started 34 times, scored eight goals and provided five assists for Nottingham Forest in the last season.
As the pre-season games roll on, Nottingham Forest are poised for a friendly encounter with France’s Rennes at St. George’s Park on Wednesday. Nottingham Forest’s results throughout July have been unpredictable, while Rennes have remained undefeated in their four pre-season friendlies. Forest comes into this game on the back of a 1-0 defeat to Dutch outfit PSV Eindhoven, which means Steve Cooper’s team have lost their last two friendly matches without a goal.
Mid-Preseason Form Analysis
The “Tricky Trees”, as Nottingham Forest is fondly known, began their pre-season on a high note with a 1-0 triumph against local rivals Notts County. This was followed by a slight hiccup, a 1-0 loss to Valencia, but they quickly rebounded with a 2-1 victory against Levante. However, recent back-to-back defeats mean that Forest have now lost three of their five pre-season friendlies. The lack of goals is a concern, with Forest failing to score in each of their three losses, and only managing three goals across their five previous warm-up matches.
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Looking forward to the Premier League’s start against Arsenal on August 12, Cooper is likely to call on a stronger starting lineup for the remaining two friendlies. The final pre-season game is set for this Saturday against Eintracht Frankfurt.
On the other hand, Rennes have been on a winning streak, the highlight being an impressive 3-1 victory over West Ham United. With this win under their belts, Bruno Genesio’s men would fancy their chances against another Premier League side.
Rennes’ Preseason Domination
Saturday’s victory over West Ham added to Rennes’ streak, which includes wins against Saint-Malo and Brest. The French side has scored six times while only conceding twice in those games. Riding on this wave of invincibility, they’re confident about making a strong start to the 2023-24 Ligue 1 season, which kicks off next weekend.
Rennes had a successful 2022-23 campaign, securing 21 wins out of 38 league games to finish fourth in the French top flight. Therefore, they will be playing Europa League football this year.
Player Focus
New signings have spiced up the teams, with Nottingham Forest introducing Ola Aina and Morgan Gibbs-White. Chris Wood took the frontline against PSV in the absence of Taiwo Awoniyi, with Brazilian midfielder Danilo providing attacking support. The fresh signing, Anthony Elanga, might make a starting appearance against Rennes after coming off the bench in the last match.
Rennes, on the other hand, have signed Enzo Le Fee from Lorient and Ludovic Blas from Nantes, while former Forest loanee Loic Bade has joined Sevilla.
Betting Predictions
Match Outcome Prediction
Given the pre-season form of both teams, a market prediction would be that Rennes will come out on top in this encounter. Nottingham Forest’s lack of goal-scoring consistency, coupled with Rennes’ impressive run, lends credibility to this prediction. However, with Forest expected to field a stronger lineup, it won’t be a walkover for the French side.
Correct Score Prediction
Predicting the correct score is tricky, but based on their recent performances, a 2-1 victory for Rennes seems plausible. Rennes have shown they can find the back of the net, while Forest, despite their struggles, have the potential to score.
Goalscorer Prediction
Looking at the lineups, Morgan Gibbs-White has had an impressive run and might be the one to score for Nottingham Forest. On the Rennes’ side, Baptiste Santamaria could find himself on the scoresheet, given his strong performance in the recent matches.
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