Stade Rennes vs Nantes: Prediction and Odds on the Match on April 18, 2025
Rennes take on Nantes in a high-stakes Brittany derby, with both teams likely to be flitting around the lower end of the table, making this battle more significant. We analyze the form of the teams in detail, then check the probable line-ups and the safest betting tips for the weekend.
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Sitting 11th at the moment, Rennes are another team of contradictions this season-in some ways brilliant, disjointed in others. They've shown just how much better they could be with their recent 5-1 demolition of Le Havre, but their form line of LLWLW- plus a home record of WLWLL-suggests that the inconsistency is usually what gets to them. They kept their discipline under 4.5 cards in 6 of their last 8 and relied on the pace down the flanks and quick transitions in their familiar 3-5-2. Defensive lapses cost them points, though, and now, they would look to take the initiative early in the game against their local rivals, with the chances supported by the crowd.
Stade Rennes: Lineup
The Rennes are expected to settle for a 3-5-2 formation. It will be all about strength and quick counters. Fofana's ball progression and movement from Kalimuendo will be critical. Rennes will try to stretch Nantes and create overloads in wide areas with Truffert and Assignon pushing high.
🔖 Stade Rennes stating lineup (3-5-2):
Brice Samba, Lilian Brassier, Anthony Rouault, Jeremy Jacquet, Djaoui Cisse, Sekou Fofana, Ator Matusiwa, Adrien Truffert, Lorenz Assignon, Arnaud Kalimuendo, Mousa Al-Tamari
⛔️ Out: Ludovic Blas, Dogan Alemdar, Alidu Seidu
👤Head coach: Habib Beye
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✈️ Nantes: Form and Statistics
This is a season when Nantes have found it tough to get victories back to back, being only able to win a gutsy 2-1 against OGC Nice last time out. Currently placed 13th with an iffy away form of WLLLW, consistency has been elusive, though their attacking trio shows undue dung flashes of threat. When defending, they tend to sit back and soak up. Nantes are very disciplined too, with fewer than 4.5 cards in four out of their last five games. This fixture is an opportunity for them to overtake Rennes and find worth among mid-table sides. Expect their players to remain compact in hope of launching counterattacks through the pace of Moses Simon and Elia.
Nantes: Lineup
Kombouaré's team should set up in a 3-4-3 formation, accommodating structure and counter operations. Directness from Simon and pressing by Elia will be key. A disruptor in midfield Leroux will provide tempo control. The wingbacks will play a vital role in any point stopping Rennes' wide play.
🔖Nantes starting lineup (3-4-3):
Anthony Lopez, Kelvin Amian, Nicolas Pallois, Saidou Sow, Nicolas Cozza, Louis Leroux, Douglas Gomes, Sorba Thomas, Moses Simon, Matthis Abline, Meschak Elia
⛔️ Out: Francis Coquelin, Pedro Chirivella, Nathan Zeze
👤Head coach: Antoine Kombouaré
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Stade Rennes vs Nantes: Head-to-Head Statistics
Nantes have the upper hand on the rivalry: 41 wins to Rennes' 31, and 24 draws. Rennes, however, are the ones who tend to start well; they scored first in 8 of the last 9 encounters. An early intent to attack could be critical. Nantes took away the spoils in the reverse 1-0 at home, with the shutout being a rare one in front of its neighbors. Caution usually reigns in such derbies, with under 10.5 corners landing in 9 of the last 10 meetings and under 4.5 cards being shown in 6 of the last 8. Expect a scrappy, tactical kind of battle, especially in the first 45 minutes.
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Stade Rennes vs Nantes: Betting Tips and Odds
- In 8 of the last 9 encounters played across both sides, Rennes have been historically the side to open the scoring. Now backed by their home crowd, it is likely they will push that little bit earlier yet again. And with Kalimuendo and Al-Tamari in such sharp form, they have enough to strike early. Back Rennes to score first @ 1.60 Odds on Betway.
- Nine out of the last ten head-to-head matches of these sides have seen less than 10.5 corners. Neither team particularly relies on crossings or wide overloads, helping keep the number low. Under 10.5 corners is valued @ 1.50 Odds on 1xbet
- Rennes have been shaky defensively in the recent past, but they keep managing to hold some clean sheets against bottom-half teams. We suggest Both Teams will not score and it's priced @ 1.963 Odds on 1xbet
Stade Rennes vs Nantes Match Prediction 18 April 2025
Rennes for sure come into the derby carrying a form and a more settled squad while Nantes remain up and down. One would think that because of this trend, and given a Rennes-early strong performance and away woes for Nantes, the wiser bet would be on the cheaper home win. For the safe, a good option would be less than 4.5 cards or Rennes to score the first goal. For the more adventurous involved, BTTS-NO or a combination plays offer nice upside but not this reckless.
Our match Prediction: is Rennes to score first priced @ 1.60 Odds on Betway
Our betting tip on the match: is under 10 corners @ 1.72 Odds on Bet365
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