Rennes vs Le Havre Predictions

Rennes vs Le Havre predictions for Friday’s Ligue 1 clash. Two teams near the bottom of the Ligue 1 standings will clash on Friday evening as Rennes host Le Havre at Roazhon Park for matchday nine of the 2024-25 season. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

Ligue 1 | Oct 25, 2024 at 7:45pm UK at Roazhon Park

Rennes vs Le Havre Predictions

Can Rennes Return to Winning Ways Against Struggling Le Havre?

• Le Havre’s defensive collapse: The visitors have conceded 14 goals in their last five matches, shipping an average of nearly three per game, a stat that bodes poorly for their chances of a clean sheet against Rennes.
• Rennes’ home strength: Rennes have won two of their four home matches this season by a 3-0 scoreline, showing they are capable of punishing struggling defences like Le Havre’s.
• Le Havre’s scoring drought: Le Havre have scored just once in their last five matches, highlighting their significant issues in attack, with an average of just 0.9 goals per game for the season.

Our Tips

Friday night’s fixture between Rennes and Le Havre at Roazhon Park brings together two sides desperate to find form in Ligue 1. Rennes, sitting in 13th place with just eight points from eight matches, are looking to break a frustrating winless streak, while their visitors, Le Havre, are languishing in 16th with a mere six points. With the pressure mounting on both managers, particularly Julien Stephan at Rennes, this game offers a vital opportunity to change the tide for either side.

Le Havre’s poor start to the season has been well-documented, and their defence has crumbled in recent weeks. On paper, this clash looks like the perfect opportunity for Rennes to claim a much-needed win and pile more misery on a team that has lost its last five matches, conceding 14 goals in the process. The question is, will Rennes be able to take advantage of their opponents’ frailties and secure their first victory in four games, or will Le Havre spring a surprise?

Best Bet: Rennes to Win and Keep a Clean Sheet

The form of both sides leads us to believe that backing Rennes to win without conceding is the strongest bet for this encounter. Le Havre’s issues in front of goal are a glaring problem—they’ve managed just one goal in their last five outings. When you couple that with a defence that has been leaking goals, it’s hard to envision the visitors putting up much of a fight.

Rennes, on the other hand, have shown signs of promise at home this season, especially against lower-ranked sides. They’ve kept two clean sheets at Roazhon Park and have managed to score freely when the opportunity presents itself, particularly in their 3-0 victories over Lyon and Montpellier. The return of key players such as Lorenz Assignon, along with the potential of Jota starting after his impactful equaliser in the last game, should boost their attacking prospects.

While Rennes have had their own struggles, they’ve faced much tougher opposition in recent weeks, including PSG and Monaco, where they understandably failed to secure victories. But against Le Havre, a side whose morale seems to be sinking deeper with each defeat, Rennes should dominate possession and find themselves in control of the match.

“Le Havre’s recent form has been nothing short of catastrophic, and it’s difficult to see how they turn things around here. Rennes may not be flying high, but this is exactly the sort of fixture that can get them back on track.” – BettingTips4You.com expert Emmanuel Nwankwo.

Furthermore, Le Havre’s offensive numbers paint a dire picture. Averaging less than a goal per game (0.9) and failing to find the net in four of their last five matches, it’s hard to see how they’ll trouble Rennes’ defence. Though Rennes have conceded 12 goals this season, many of those have come against far superior opponents. Against a toothless Le Havre attack, they’ll fancy their chances of recording a shutout.

In summary, this seems to be an ideal opportunity for Rennes to not only get the win but also keep their visitors from scoring. With Le Havre’s defensive frailties combined with their inability to score, betting on Rennes to win to nil offers the best value.

Correct Score Prediction: Rennes 2-0 Le Havre

Following the rationale behind our best bet, a 2-0 victory for Rennes appears to be a logical scoreline. While the hosts have shown the ability to score freely at home, Le Havre’s recent inability to defend set-pieces and general poor organisation at the back suggests they’ll struggle once again. However, with Rennes’ own issues in front of goal—they are only averaging 1.5 goals per game—this doesn’t seem like the sort of fixture where a high-scoring affair is on the cards.

Rennes have managed 12 goals in their opening eight matches, which isn’t a poor return, but it’s also not prolific. With Le Havre’s defence conceding an average of 2.4 goals per game, a two-goal margin feels appropriate. Le Havre’s own attack has been non-existent, and even with the likes of Etienne Youte Kinkoue returning to the line-up, it’s difficult to see how they’ll pose much of a threat to Rennes’ backline.

A 2-0 result fits the pattern of Rennes’ home form, where they’ve been able to shut out lesser opposition, and Le Havre’s dismal run suggests their best hope might be damage limitation. With Rennes likely to dominate possession, keep Le Havre’s counter-attacks in check, and ultimately capitalise on their defensive fragility, a solid 2-0 win is a highly probable outcome.

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