St Etienne VS Rennes Match Prediction
- 2017-09-24
- 13:00:00
St Etienne will win this match.
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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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 finally finds a way to break the hoodoo Rennes hold over them on Sunday at home.
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.
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.
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.
Goalkeeper:Ruffier
Defenders:Janko, Theopile-Catherine, Perrin, Pierre-Gabriel
Midfielders:Seinaes, Dabo, Maiga
Forwards:Cabella, Bamba, Diony
Christian Gourcuff also looks set to have a full team to pick from for this tricky away fixture.
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.
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.
Goalkeeper:Koubek
Defenders:Traore, Gnagnon, Bensebaini, Baal
Midfielders:Andre, Prcic, Khazri, Amalfitano
Forwards:Mubele, Sarr