Rennes vs Strasbourg Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Rennes vs Strasbourg Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Match Details: Sunday 2nd November | Roazhon Park | Ligue 1 | 14:00 GMT

Ligue 1 action intensifies as Rennes host Strasbourg at Roazhon Park, both sides vying for crucial points in a tightly contested mid-table scrap. Rennes, mired in a winless streak, desperately seek a turnaround to climb from 11th, while high-flying Strasbourg aim to solidify their top-six push.

Key Betting Tip: Strasbourg to Win offers strong value @ 3.20.

Rennes vs Strasbourg Predicted Lineups**

Rennes Predicted XI: Samba; Hateboer, Wooh, Oestigard, Truffert; Matusiwa, James, Blas; Nagida, Fofana, Kalimuendo

Rennes face injury woes with Alidu Seidu out long-term (cruciate ligament) and Azor Matusiwa sidelined (virus, 1-2 weeks). Seko Fofana is also doubtful (muscle injury). These absences weaken their midfield engine, forcing reliance on Ludovic Blas's creativity amid a defensive reshuffle.

Strasbourg Predicted XI: Petrovic; Doue, Sarr, Doukoure, Moreira; Santos, Diarra, Ouattara, Lemarechal; Nanasi, Emegha

Strasbourg monitor long-term issues for Thomas Delaine (knee) and Caleb Wiley (shoulder), with Dilane Bakwa questionable (sprained knee). However, Emanuel Emegha is fit after a recent scare, bolstering their attack. The young squad, led by coach Liam Rosenior, remains largely intact.

Rennes and Strasbourg Current Form and Standings

Rennes endure a dismal run, winless in their last six Ligue 1 outings (D5, L1), including a 2-2 draw at Toulouse. Sitting 10th with 12 points from 10 games (2W-6D-2L), they've drawn five of seven but leaked goals in five straight. Home form offers slim hope: unbeaten in four (D3, W1), yet only one clean sheet.

Strasbourg, conversely, thrive in fourth with 19 points from ten (6W-1D-3L), riding a three-win-in-five streak. Their latest: a commanding 3-0 over Auxerre. Away, they've netted in seven of eight (87% over 2.5 goals), showcasing resilience under young coach Rosenior.

Rennes vs Strasbourg Head-to-Head Timeline

This fixture tilts Rennes' way historically (16W-8L-4D in 28 meetings), but Strasbourg dominate lately, winning three of five (including 3-1 in August 2024). Low-scoring trends persist: last two under 2.5 goals, no BTTS.

Recent H2H Results

Rennes 1-0 Strasbourg, 2 Feb 25 (Ligue 1)
Strasbourg 3-1 Rennes, 25 Aug 24 (Ligue 1)
Strasbourg 2-0 Rennes, 31 Mar 24 (Ligue 1)
Rennes 1-1 Strasbourg, 29 Oct 23 (Ligue 1)
Strasbourg 2-1 Rennes, 1 Feb 23 (Ligue 1)

Rennes vs Strasbourg Predictions

Our algorithm, crunching 200+ data points—form, H2H, injuries, tactics—predicts a 1-2 Strasbourg win. Rennes' draw-heavy home (66% over 1.5) meets Strasbourg's lethal away attack (2.6 goals/game last five), but visitors' defensive edge exploits hosts' vulnerabilities.

Best Rennes vs Strasbourg Betting Tips**

Football Park’s Best Bet: Strasbourg to Win @ 3.20 (Kwiff).

(Odds are subject to change)

Rennes vs Strasbourg: Key Players to Watch

Arnaud Kalimuendo (Rennes) - Ligue 1's joint-fourth top scorer (8 goals), his pace and finishing are vital for breaking Rennes' drought—three goals in last four homes.

Joaquin Panichelli (Strasbourg) - The Argentine sensation boasts nine goals (1.7 shots/game), pivotal in their counter-attacks, netting in six of eight aways.

Rennes vs Strasbourg Match Facts

Referee: François Letexier
Broadcast Details: beIN Sports, ESPN+
Stadium Information: Roazhon Park holds 29,778, known for electric atmospheres but Rennes' winless 2025 home league run adds pressure.