St Etienne vs Rennes Prediction & Betting Tips (8 February)

After 20 days, Saint-Etienne is a virtual barragist of Ligue 1. The 16th in the ranking sank in Lille 4-1 on the last day after hanging Nantes 1-1 and Auxerre 1-1. However, its results allow it to get ahead of the first relegation of 3 points before the 21st day. The Greens have been trained since the winter cut by Eirik Horneland. The Norwegian technician's mission is to save the promoted. ASSE is no longer engaged in the Coupe de France and will have full weeks to prepare the rest of its championship games.

 Stade Rennais is going through a delicate season, marked by bad results and two trainer changes. A deplorable start of the year cost the coach Jorge Sampaoli, replaced at the foot to rise by Habib Beye. And for his first on the bench, the Red and Black dominated Strasbourg 1-0 Sunday, after defeats in front of Brest 1-2 and Monaco 3-2, the last matches of the Sampaoli era. 15th in the ranking, the Breton club is ahead of its opponent and virtual barragist of 2 small points. A reality difficult to accept for a team used to playing the European Cup for several years. 

Examining the upcoming clash between St Etienne and Rennes, one can see that Rennes has been experiencing a mixed bag of results recently. A narrow 1-0 victory over Strasbourg showcases their ability to grind out results, but subsequent defeats to Monaco, Brest, and Troyes highlight a concerning inconsistency. Their defense has been breached multiple times, indicating potential vulnerabilities that St Etienne could exploit.

On the other hand, St Etienne will be looking to capitalize on Rennes' fluctuating form. With Rennes having struggled against both top-tier and mid-table teams, St Etienne has a chance to secure a positive result. The key to this match will be how well St Etienne can exploit Rennes' defensive lapses while containing their attacking threats. The outcome promises to be an intriguing battle, with both teams eager to assert their dominance on the pitch.

Given Rennes' fluctuating form and St Etienne's determination, a 0-2 scoreline in favor of Rennes for their upcoming match on February 8, 2025, seems plausible. Despite recent challenges, Rennes has the capability to exploit St Etienne's defensive lapses and secure a solid victory, demonstrating their attacking prowess while maintaining a strong defensive stance to prevent St Etienne from finding the net.