Rennes vs Reims
12th September 1400hrs
Football – France – Ligue 1
Pick 1-1 Draw
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 6/1 odds taken 1732 GMT, Friday 10 September
In the French Ligue 1 on Sunday afternoon, Bruno Genesio’s Rennes and Oscar Garcia’s Reims square off at Roazhon Park. The away side have yet to win a game in Ligue 1 so far, while the hosts have picked up just one victory. Rennes are the clear favourites with the bookies, but can Reims cause an upset in Brittany? Keep reading for the best betting odds and predictions for this Ligue 1 clash.
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Rennes Preview – Will the Red and Blacks return to winning ways?
Rennes have started their campaign with five points from a possible 12. They were unbeaten in their opening five league and cup matches of the season, winning three and drawing two.
Before the international break, Bruno Genesio’s Rennes were beaten for the first time this term. Loic Bade was sent off in a 2-0 defeat at Angers. Overall, the Red and Blacks have won one, lost one and drawn two of four in Ligue 1.
Victory over Rosenborg earned them a spot in the inaugural UEFA Europa Conference League. First up in that competition is a home game against Nuno Espirito Santo’s Tottenham Hotspur, who sit top of the Premier League at the time of writing. Before then, though, Rennes have business to attend to in Ligue 1. The home win is priced at 13/20.
Reims Preview – Can Garcia’s boys pick up first win?
Reims, who finished 14th last term, have had a tough start to their 2021-22 Ligue 1 campaign, taking just three points from 12 on offer. After three draws, the Red and Whites suffered their first defeat last time out.
Reims held Nice to a 0-0 draw on the road on the opening weekend before drawing 3-3 in a thriller with Montpellier. In game three, Oscar Garcia’s men drew again, this time against Metz. However, before the break, Reims lost 2-0 at home to giants Paris Saint-Germain, with the exceptional Kylian Mbappe bagging a brace at the Stade Auguste-Delaune.
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This will be another stern test for Reims, and the club head to Roazhon Park as the 19/4 underdogs with the bookies. Can they cause an upset in this one?
Rennes vs Reims Betting Advice
Both matches between Rennes and Reims ended in entertaining draws last season. The pair drew 2-2 in Rennes in October 2020 before drawing 2-2 again in Reims six months later.
The Rennais have not won in this fixture since a 3-1 home success way back in April 2016. Since then, Reims are unbeaten in six against Rennes, winning four and drawing two.
Key Facts – Rennes vs Reims Betting Tip
- Reims are unbeaten in six against Rennes, picking up four wins and drawing twice
- Both meetings ended in 2-2 draws last season
- Each side have suffered one Ligue 1 defeat so far
Both teams suffered their first league defeats of the season last time out. Rennes were beaten 2-0 at Angers, while Reims lost by the same scoreline at home to PSG.
Overall, these two have drawn five Ligue 1 games between them already this term, and we can see the pair cancelling each other out for a third consecutive meeting. The 1-1 draw is nicely priced at 6/1.
Rennes’ No. 9 Sehrou Guirassy has scored against Brest and Rosenborg this season. The 25-year-old striker is priced at 6/4 to score anytime in this one.
The best betting odds for Rennes vs Reims
Rennes to win: 13/20 at Bet365
Draw: 11/4 at Bet365
Reims to win: 19/4 at Bet365
