St Etienne VS Rennes Match Prediction

Five out of the last seven matches have ended in draws, but it was Rennes who came out on top last season when they collected four points from the two fixtures.  Overall, Rennes have 13 wins, 15 draws, and nine losses against St Etienne.  Here's a look at the last five results:

Apr 23, 2017: ASSE 1-1 Rennes
Dec 4, 2016: Rennes 2-0 ASSE
Feb 4, 2016: Rennes 0-1 ASSE
Dec 6, 2015: ASSE 1-1 Rennes
Jan 18, 2015: Rennes 0-0 ASSE

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St Etienne vs Rennes Match Tips and Odds

Bet365 have the following odds available for this match:

St Etienne are at 21/20 to win, a draw is at 21/10, and a Rennes win is at 3/1.

Given the way that Rennes have performed in this tie over the last few years, the disparity in the odds is a bit shocking here.  The away side, though, have not enjoyed a great start and find themselves coming here hoping to turn that around with a customary result against St Etienne.

That might not be in order this time, though, as St Etienne are battling away toward the top of the table this term.  This is largely due to a high expected goals rate.  They are getting the ball into good areas, and more often than not, they are finishing well.  This has givne them a nice edge on the competition thus far.

Rennes are relying upon their record here, and that will only do them so much.  St Etienne have home backing, and there is little reason for them to slip up this time.  

Rennes +1 to tie here is at 13/5.

St Etienne vs Rennes Prediction

St Etienne finally finds a way to break the hoodoo Rennes hold over them on Sunday at home.

Correct Score Prediction: St Etienne 1-0 Rennes

Team News

Oscar Garcia appears to have a full side to pick from for this home match as his side try to remain in third place after the weekend.  

Key Man

Through six matches in Ligue 1 this term, St Etienne has been paced by the impressive Jonathan Bamba. The 21 year old left winger has three goals, including last weekend's winner at Dijon, as well as an assist so far this term to lead his side on.  If this sort of play continues and they continue to climb higher and higher, his value will skyrocket and be a real boon to his side.  

Team Form - WDLWW

St Etienne have three wins, a draw, and a loss in their last five matches. They won 0-1 away to Caen and 3-0 at home over Amiens before losing 3-0 away to PSG.  Next came a 1-1 draw at home to Angers and they then won 0-1 at away to Dijon last weekend. 

St Etienne Predicted Starting Line-up

Expected Line-up: 4-3-3

Team News

Christian Gourcuff also looks set to have a full team to pick from for this tricky away fixture.  

Key Man

Left on the bench from the start last weekend, striker Firmin Mubele will likely not be given the same treatment this time.  The 23 year old Congo man has scored three times for Rennes so far, while also recording an assist, and it will be hoped that he can forge a partnership with Khazri to help his side combat sides as the season goes on.  

Team Form - LWLDL

Rennes have three losses, a win, and a draw in their last five matches.  They lost 1-2 at home to Lyon and then drew 2-2 there against Dijon.  They then went away to Toulouse to lose 3-2 before a 1-3 win in Marseille.  Last weekend, they lost 0-1 at home to Nice. 

Rennes Predicted Starting Line-up

Expected Line-up: 4-4-2

Rennes come into Sunday's match after a difficult start to the campaign. They are in 15th at the moment through six matches, while their hosts are in third on 13 points due to a strong start. On paper, this match seems very much in favor of the home side. However, that record mentioned above could be just what Rennes needs in order to overturn their form of late. Because of the form book, we have to go with St Etienne at this time.

Rennes haven't lost any of the last eight matches they have played against St. Etienne ahead of this Ligue 1 fixture.