Rennes vs Reims Predictions

Reims vs Rennes Predictions for Ligue 1 fixture. Rennes host Reims on Friday in a unexpected relegation battle, with both sides struggling. Sitting 13th and 14th, respectively, a closely contested match is expected. Prediction follows below. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

Ligue 1 | Feb 21, 2025 at 7:45pm UK at Roazhon Park

Rennes vs Reims Predictions

Can Rennes Stop Their Slide Against a Goal-Shy Reims?

• Reims Are in a Scoring Crisis
  • Reims have failed to score in their last three matches and have gone nine consecutive games without winning in normal time. Their lack of firepower is a major concern heading into this fixture.
• Rennes Have a Strong Defensive Record at Home
  • Les Rennais have kept a clean sheet in half of their home matches this season. With Reims struggling to score, Rennes’ defensive solidity could be the deciding factor.
• Rennes Have Dominated This Fixture at Roazhon Park
  • Rennes have won their last two home games against Reims, scoring three goals in each match. With Reims’ current form, history could repeat itself.

Best Bet for Rennes vs Reims

Rennes and Reims meet on Friday night in a clash that neither can afford to lose. With both clubs hovering dangerously close to the relegation zone, the pressure is mounting. Rennes are currently 13th, just a point above Reims, who sit in 14th, and both sides are desperate to create some distance from the bottom three.

Rennes’ recent resurgence was halted in their last match, as they suffered a disappointing 2-0 home defeat to Lille. That loss was a setback after back-to-back wins against Saint-Étienne and Strasbourg, victories that had given them a five-point cushion over the relegation places. Now, they have an opportunity to extend that gap to eight points, but with three defeats in their last four home games, confidence at Roazhon Park isn’t exactly sky-high.

Reims, meanwhile, have been in even worse form. Their 1-0 defeat to Angers last time out made it three matches in a row without scoring, and they have now gone nine games without a win in normal time. Worryingly, their away record against Rennes does not inspire much optimism either, having lost their last two visits to Roazhon Park while conceding three goals on both occasions. However, they can take heart from recent meetings in Reims, where they have won the last two encounters between the sides.

This is a match between two struggling teams, neither of whom can afford to drop points. Will Rennes finally turn their home form around, or will Reims find a way to stop the rot?

Best Bet for Rennes vs Reims

At BettingTips4You, we focus on delivering just one top prediction per match. After analysing all the data, we have identified the best bet for this encounter: Rennes to Win.

Why Rennes Are the Smarter Bet

There is no denying that Rennes have been inconsistent this season, but in comparison to Reims, they still look like the stronger outfit. Reims are in the midst of a terrible run, failing to win in nine straight matches in normal time and struggling to find the net. Their recent performances have been uninspiring, and with three consecutive games without a goal, their attacking output has all but dried up.

Rennes may not be in peak form themselves, but their ability to grind out results at home gives them the edge. Despite losing to Lille last week, they had previously secured crucial victories over Saint-Étienne and Strasbourg. At Roazhon Park, they have shown glimpses of resilience, particularly in the final third, which could prove decisive against a Reims side that has looked toothless of late.

One of the key statistics backing Rennes is Reims’ dire away record in this fixture. The visitors have lost their last two trips to Rennes, shipping three goals in each match. Given their attacking struggles, it’s difficult to see how they turn that around. Meanwhile, Rennes have kept clean sheets in 50% of their home matches this season, which could spell more frustration for a Reims side that has been lacking confidence in front of goal.

“Reims are on a dreadful run, and scoring has become a real issue for them. Rennes have the firepower and home advantage to take full points here, and at these odds, backing the hosts to win is the best bet.”
— BettingTips4You.com expert John Pentin

With Rennes holding the better recent form and Reims failing to find the net in their last three outings, the hosts should have enough to secure a win. A 1-0 victory for Rennes looks like a probable outcome given both teams’ lack of attacking fluency.

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