Strasbourg vs Rennes Prediction & Betting Tips (31 March)

Strasbourg is far from the level hoped for at the start of the season. And while it was aiming to maintain a relatively calm position and a place in the middle of the table, Racing finds itself having to fight again for its survival as it already had to do last year. In full doubt lately, Patrick Vieira's men have had a terrible series of 5 losses in 6 days. Coming to grips with Montpellier 2-2, the Alsatians were then unable to avoid another defeat against Monaco 0-1. But before the international break, they were finally able to return to success by winning against a Nantes team also in crisis 1-3. This success allowed Strasbourg to move up to 12th position in the standings, with only 4 points ahead of the red zone.

For its part, Stade Rennais is chasing after the many points lost in the first part of the season to try to return to the contact of the top 6 which would allow him to return to Europe next year. The mission still proves to be quite complicated for the Bretons who are in 8th position in the ranking with still 3 units behind this 6th place. After a very good start to 2024, the Rouge et Noir experienced some setbacks by losing at home against Lorient 1-2 then conceding a draw at the very end of the match against Lille 2-2 . But on the last day, Julien Stéphan's men found their smile again to dismiss Marseille 2-0, a rival in the race for Europe.

For Racing, the long-term injured full-back Fila, the South African striker Mothiba (3 goals), the Ivorian striker Sahi Dion (2 goals) and the often starting winger Angelo are still not operational. The titular defender Sylla and his defensive partner Doukouré are also forced to throw in the towel for this poster. On the other hand, Patrick Vieira records the returns of midfielder Sissoko and young Mwanga who were both suspended on the last day. Author of a double in Nantes, the young Dutchman Emegha scored his 6th and 7th goals of the season. The experienced Gameiro scored the 100th goal of his career in the elite. Injured since January, the Swiss midfielder Rieder and the excellent starting midfielder Le Fée are expected for this match.

On the other hand, the young Nagida will not play again this year while the Belgian defender Theate made his return to the field with the Belgian selection at the start of the week. On the other hand, striker Blas and left back Truffert will not be authorized to play due to an accumulation of yellow cards. The excellent Bourigeaud (7 goals, 2 assists) and the striker Martin Terrier (6 goals in 2024) are there, they who scored the two Breton goals against OM. Center forward Kalimuendo (6 goals) and Algerian Gouiri (5 goals) should also be in the group.