In the context of the 2023/24 Ligue 1 season, the Lorient vs. Rennes match is set to take place on October 22nd. AMZFootball Blog provides insights into the team's strength, expected lineups, bookmakers' odds, and score predictions.
Assessing Lorient vs. Rennes Form
Lorient has only managed one victory this season, a surprising 4-1 win over Lille at Le Moustoir in the third round of Ligue 1 2023/24. Despite their limited successes, Coach Regis Le Bris's scientific and disruptive style of play forced notable French football names like PSG, Monaco, and most recently Lyon to share points.
In their last five matches, Lorient has secured just 2 out of 15 possible points. Lack of focus during the second half has been a key factor in their inability to maintain crucial leads. Thus, Lorient's ability to secure points against Rennes heavily depends on whether their players can address this weakness.
On the other hand, Rennes recently suffered their first two defeats of the season, one against PSG in Ligue 1 and the other against Villarreal in the Europa League. Before these losses, Bruno Genesio's squad had an impressive run of 8 unbeaten games, including 3 wins and 5 draws.
Therefore, facing a struggling Lorient side, Rennes is determined to find joy on the road. It's worth noting that Rennes has had three consecutive draws in away matches in Ligue 1 this season.
Latest Team News: Lorient vs. Rennes
Both Lorient and Rennes are not sparing any unfortunate injuries for this French Brittany derby. Consequently, Coach Regis Le Bris is expected to field his strongest lineup with a preferred formation of 3 central defenders.
On the other hand, Coach Bruno Genesio places maximum trust in the key players from the U21 French national team, such as Amine Gouiri and Arnaud Kalimuendo, along with talented midfielder Ludovic Blas, who has recently returned from injury.
21-year-old Kalimuendo, a prolific goalscorer, has not only scored two goals for Rennes in Ligue 1 this season but also netted a brace for the U21 French team in their 9-0 victory over Cyprus in the 2025 U21 European Championship qualifiers.
Expected Lineups: Lorient vs. Rennes
Lorient (3-4-2-1): Mvogo; Talbi, Julien Laporte, Toure; Le Bris, Abergel, Ponceau, Yongwa; Faivre, Kroupi; Tosin.
Rennes (4-2-3-1): Mandanda; Assignon, Omari, Theate, Belocian; Bourigeaud, Le Fée; Blas, Rieder, Gouiri; Kalimuendo.
Lorient vs. Rennes: Odds and Predictions
Rennes has had the upper hand in the last 17 encounters with their local neighbors Lorient, winning 9, drawing 5, and losing only 3 matches. In Ligue 1, Rennes has won 2 and lost 1 of the last 3 meetings at Lorient's Le Moustoir.
Both teams to score: In 7 out of the last 9 home matches, Lorient has failed to keep a clean sheet. Similarly, in 7 out of the last 10 matches, Rennes has conceded goals. Moreover, in 5 out of the last 7 Lorient matches, there have been goals from both sides.
Total goals in the match: 6 out of the last 8 encounters between the two teams at Le Moustoir have seen at least 3 goals scored. Additionally, 6 out of Lorient's last 8 home matches ended with at least 3 goals. This trend is also evident in 5 out of Rennes' last 8 matches.
Lorient to score in the first half: Lorient has scored at least one goal in the first half in 5 out of their last 8 meetings with Rennes at Le Moustoir in Ligue 1. Furthermore, in 5 out of their last 7 matches and in 5 out of their last 8 home matches, Lorient has found the net in the first half.
Tony Sink, a Ligue 1 specialist from Mercato.com, predicts, "Rennes is seeking their first away win this season, and they are fortunate to face a Lorient side struggling this season. Therefore, I believe in a victory for Rennes against their neighboring team, Lorient."
Score predictions: Lorient 1-2 Rennes
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