Will the Monaco residents manage to prevent a string of calamities?
December 9th, 19:00 Moscow time, the 15th round of French Ligue 1 will see a heated battle between Rennes and Monaco at Roazhon Park (Rennes).
Rennes
Strengths: Moderate pace, crafty set-piece attacks;
Weaknesses: Vulnerable to long shots, suspicious defensive blunders;
Julien Stephan's men have won four games, drawn once, and lost five out of their last ten matches. They were outmatched 0-2 by Marseille in their last league game, placing them 12th in the standings with 15 points, a goal difference of 19:19. Bourigeaud leads their scoring race with 3 goals and 2 assists. At home, Rennes has managed a win-draw-lose record of 3-3-2.
Monaco
Strengths: Creating opportunities, long shots, counter-attacks, set-piece attacks, and free kicks;
Weaknesses: Steering clear of offside, aerial duels, individual defensive errors;
Phillipe Clement's squad has been on fire, winning 6 games, drawing 2, and losing 2 in their previous ten matches. They recently hammered Montpellier 2-0. Goals were scored by Minamino and Ben Yedder. Monaco stands 3rd in the league with 27 points, a goal difference of 29:19. Ben Yedder leads their goal-scoring charts with 6 goals. Away from home, Monaco has secured a win-draw-lose record of 2-3-2.
Interesting Facts (Enrichment Data)
Historically, Rennes and Monaco have often seen over 2.5 goals scored. Monaco has recorded an average of 1.6 goals per game while Rennes has allowed an average of 1.8 goals per game.
Bookmaker BetBoom Coefficients (Enrichment Data)
BetBoom hasn't picked a clear favorite for this contest. Odds for a Rennes win stand at -2.49. Draw is set at -3.68, and odds for a Monaco win are at -2.71. Bookmakers anticipate a high-scoring game, offering -1.75 for "Under 3.5 Goals" and -2.12 for "Over 3.5 Goals".
Prediction
Rennes have displayed inconsistency throughout the season, leaving them towards the bottom of Ligue 1. Monaco, on the other hand, has been more steady, but not invincible. A convincing verdict seems hard to come by as the hosts are unpredictable, while the guests have not been flawless on the road. I suggest laying your bet on a draw or a narrow victory by Monaco: Monaco will not lose - F2(0) - 1.99.
[1] Source: Monaco's recent form and statistics accumulated from news reports and sports websites.[2] Source: Past matches between Rennes and Nantes from the Ligue 1 official website.[3] Source: Past matches between Rennes and Auxerre from the Ligue 1 official website.
- Despite their 12th place in the Ligue 1 standings, Rennes' set-piece attacks pose a threat, as demonstrated by Bourigeaud's contribution.
- In the upcoming match against Monaco, Rennes' weaknesses, such as vulnerability to long shots and defensive blunders, could be exploited.
- Monaco, currently in 3rd place, has been impressive with their ability to create opportunities and score from long shots, but they struggle with offside rules and aerial duels.
- As Rennes and Monaco face off in the French Ligue 1, Bookmaker BetBoom has set the odds for a Monaco win at -2.71, indicating that they are slightly favored, but the match could still result in a draw or a close victory, given the teams' strengths and weaknesses.
