On Sunday afternoon, Rennes hosts Lorient in Ligue One, as the home side looks to consolidate their place in third place in the table.
Rennes currently sit in the Champions League qualifier spot in the French top flight. However, the Red and Blacks are only ahead of fourth-place Strasbourg and Monaco in fifth-place courtesy of a superior goal difference after some poor recent results in the French top flight.
𝟗𝟎'+𝟒 I Dango Ouattara marque. Le stade exulte ! pic.twitter.com/DzaSFOCrvP— FC LORIENT 🐟 (@FCLorient) April 21, 2022
𝟗𝟎'+𝟒 I Dango Ouattara marque. Le stade exulte ! pic.twitter.com/DzaSFOCrvP
Rennes head into this game after back-to-back defeats in the league against rivals Monaco and last time out Strasbourg. The defeats could not have come against worst opponents when it comes to clinching third spot this season.
The home side has shown their vulnerability in defence in recent league outings, as they have now conceded at least two goals in their last three matches in Ligue One.
Despite their recent poor league form, Rennes still have a strong home record in the French top-flight, as they have won five of their last six matches on home soil. The Monaco defeat ended a run of five straight home wins in Ligue One.
Lorient looks to be in a precarious position in the Ligue One table, as the visitors are just three points clear of the relegation play-off spot.
Christophe Pelissier’s team have experienced mixed results of late in the French top-flight.
However, a 1-0 win over Metz last time out means that they have won two of their last three league games.
Lorient also has a poor recent away record in the French top-flight, having lost nine of their last 12 league matches on their travels. That record includes losing their last two away games in Ligue One at PSG and Nice.
Forebet predicts that Rennes will bounce back to winning ways by recording a victory in a high-scoring encounter.