Bitesize Prediction: Rennes vs Strasbourg – 02/02/25

Competition: Ligue 1

Market: Both teams to score

Odds: 3/4 @ 1xBet

Looking to extend on their shock European charge, Strasbourg will travel to Roazhon Park when they meet a struggling Rennes on Sunday afternoon.

Starting with the hosts, parting ways with Jorge Sampaoli earlier in the week, Rennes find themselves at the heart of what has become a public crisis. Eventually falling to an action-packed 3-2 loss away at Monaco last weekend, Les Rennais are at the heart of a relegation scrap and have rightfully come under a huge amount scrutiny. Getting this weekend’s fixtures underway sat one-point adrift of safety, the Brittany-based outfit have lost each of their previous five appearances across all competitions. Getting the New Year underway with another 3-2 defeat against Nice, Rennes have also recorded just a pair of Ligue 1 victories since the end of October. Last seen at Roazhon Park falling to a 2-1 loss against Brest on January 18th, Sunday’s hosts have continued to show some glaring defensive issues. It should be noted, Les Rennais have recorded just three clean sheets from any of their previous 17 showdowns across all fronts.

As for the visitors, while Rennes might scrapping it out at the foot of the Ligue 1 table, Strasbourg are enjoying what has become a sensational flurry. Embarking on a real purple patch and with the mood in Liam Rosenior’s camp at a red-hot high, Le Racing suddenly have their sights set on mounting a genuine European charge. Opening this weekend’s fixtures sat within touching distance of the top-six, the former Hull City boss will simply be calling on his high-flying squad to make another here. Putting in another stellar display last week as they clinched a 2-1 victory at home against Lille, Sunday’s guests are unbeaten in all of their previous eight appearances across all competitions. Getting the New Year underway with a 3-1 win against Auxerre, Rosenior’s camp have also continued to impress on their travels. In fact, Strasbourg have not suffered a single defeat away from the Stade de la Meinau since the end of November.

Bet: Both teams to score at Rennes vs Strasbourg 3/4 for Sunday’s Ligue 1 showdown @ 1xBet