Rennes vs Lens Prediction & Betting Tips (21 September)

Stade Rennais was undoubtedly among the disappointments of the last year in Ligue 1. Systematically qualified for a European Cup over the last 7 years, the Breton club will be deprived of it this year following its disappointing 10th place. Restarting on new bases this summer with a profoundly overhauled squad, the residents of Roazhon Park were off to a flying start, crushing Olympique Lyonnais on the first day 3-0 before falling to Strasbourg 3-1 and Reims 2 -1. Fortunately for them, Julien Stéphan's men found their way to success last week by beating a fairly average Montpellier team 3-0. Just like their opponent of the day, RC Lens will not have the leisure to to be able to defend its colors on the European scene.

The fault was his defeat suffered on the field of Panathinaikos during the second leg of the play-offs 2-0 while he had won the first leg 2-1. Conversely, the Sang et Or are looking rather serious for the moment in Ligue 1 with two first victories won against Angers 0-1 and Brest 2-0 for Will Still's first at the head of the Artesian club. However, it was more complicated in the following weeks with draws conceded against Monaco 1-1 and Lyon 0-0. Still undefeated in the championship, the Lensois are currently at the foot of the podium.

The Bretons will not be able to rely on replacement goalkeeper Alemdar (21) and striker recruited in MLS this summer Carlos Gomez who are both out of form this weekend. Suspended during the match against Montpellier, Norwegian defender Ostigard will be back. Julien Stéphan should therefore be able to count on all of his executives at the start of the season, among whom we find the sometimes criticized Ludovic Blas who scored his second goal of the season last week. The former Guingampais also delivered 2 assists. Against MHSC, Dane Gronbaek was also very prominent with a goal and an assist. Also present will be attackers Kalimuendo (1 goal) and Gouiri (1 goal, 1 assist) and summer recruit Jota.

Once again, the unfortunate Jimmy Cabot (absent for a very long time) will be missing. Danso, whose departure to Roma was rejected during the medical examination, has still not returned to the field and he should be absent again this Saturday. Otherwise, Will Still will be able to count on all his strength for this trip to Roazhon Park. We should undoubtedly find striker Saïd at the forefront who scored both in the Conference League play-off and on the first day of the championship but who has remained silent since. Obviously pay attention to the very good Pole Frankowski (1 goal).