The Ligue 1 duel between Rennes And Le Havre promises to be an exciting encounter as these two teams look to climb to the top of the table at Roazhon Park on Friday evening.
Game preview
Rennes have endured a disappointing start to the season and sit 13th in the league with just eight points from their first eight games.
After six years of European qualification, their form has declined significantly under the new manager Julien Stephan It is difficult for him to lead the team back to the heights of previous seasons. Like key players Iota And Kalimuendo failed and the media questioned Stephan’s future at the club.
Le Havre, on the other hand, have found the transition to Ligue 1 difficult and are in 16th place with just six points. Didier Digards The team struggled for consistency, winning two of their first three games but then losing their next five games.
Their defense has been a major problem, conceding 14 goals in eight games, while their attack has also lacked penetration, scoring just one goal in the last five games.
Rennes’ recent form has been a major concern, with just one win in their last four games. However, they showed their resilience and earned a late draw against Brest in their last game.
Le Havre’s form has been even more worrying with five defeats in a row and they will be desperate to end this run and secure a much-needed victory.
Head to head
In the last five meetings between these two teams, Le Havre has been ahead, winning twice, losing one and winning Rennes. The only win (0-1) for Rennes came in the last away game in Le Havre.
Team news
Rennes could be without up to four players due to injury, including Henrik Meister, Leo Ostigard, Dogan Alemdar, And Albert Gronbaek.
Le Havre will also be without several key players, including Andy Logbo, Arouna Sangante, Oualid El HajjamAnd Yann Kitala.
forecast
Despite Rennes’ recent struggles, they should have enough quality to overcome a Le Havre side that has consistently underperformed.
Stephan’s team will be desperate to get a much-needed win and climb the table, and their superior talent and home advantage should be the deciding factor.
- Result prediction: Rennes – Le Havre 1-0
Betting tips
Match result: Rennes wins
Over/Under 2.5 goals: Under 2.5 goals
Both teams score a goal: NO
Disability: Rennes -0.5
Rennes are the clear favorites at home and their solid defense should help them keep a clean sheet against a Le Havre side that is struggling to score. Although the visitors will struggle, Rennes’ quality should shine through and they should secure a comfortable win.