On Saturday afternoon, Rennes and Reims clash at Roazhon Park as both teams look to improve their chances of claiming a European spot in Ligue One.
Les Rouge et Noirs have hit a poor run of form of late, as Rennes have now lost three of their last five matches in Ligue One.
The recent poor league form has seen the home team slip to sixth place in the table, two points adrift of the European spots in the French top flight.
Rennes' recent games in Ligue One have been low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in six of their last seven outings in the French top flight.
Bruno Genesio’s team has a poor recent home record, losing three of their last four Ligue One matches on home soil. Their matches on home soil have been low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in their previous three home games in the French top-flight.
Will Still’s team are still in the race for a European place in Ligue One. However, they are outsiders for a top-five finish, as they are currently five points adrift of the league’s European spots.
They head into this clash in decent form, as Reims have won four of their last six Ligue One matches. However, last time out, they drew 1-1 with Brest.
Reims have been strong on their travels in Ligue One, having recorded back-to-back away wins. They are also unbeaten in their last 11 league matches on their travels.
A key to their recent good away record in the French top flight has been excellent defensive displays, as they have kept clean sheets in their last four Ligue One matches on their travels.
Forebet predicts these two teams will produce a low-scoring encounter, ending in a draw.