Rennes vs Olympique Marseille Prediction & Preview
Introduction to the Match
The upcoming match between Rennes and Olympique Marseille at Roazhon Park on Saturday promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams seeking crucial points in the France Ligue 1. Rennes, currently sitting 13th in the league, has had a mixed run of form, while Olympique Marseille, 2nd in the league, has been in impressive form.
Team Form and Statistics
Rennes has managed 3 wins, 6 losses, and 1 draw in their last 10 matches, scoring an average of 1.5 goals per game and conceding 1.3 goals per game. At home, they tend to be more solid defensively, conceding only 0.5 goals per game on average. Olympique Marseille, on the other hand, has 6 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws in their last 10 matches, with a high scoring average of 2.5 goals per game and conceding 1.1 goals per game. Away from home, Olympique Marseille's attacking output increases to 3.2 goals per game.
Head-to-Head History
The head-to-head history slightly favors Olympique Marseille, with 3 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 meetings. However, Rennes secured a 2-0 win in their last meeting at Roazhon Park. This mix of results suggests that while Olympique Marseille has an edge, Rennes is capable of pulling off a win, especially at home.
Goal Scoring Trends
Olympique Marseille's matches are more likely to end with over 2.5 goals, with 80% of their matches exceeding this threshold. Rennes, however, has seen only 40% of their matches end with over 2.5 goals, with this percentage decreasing to 25% when they play at home. The odds slightly favor the Over 2.5 outcome, with odds of 1.98 compared to 1.92 for Under 2.5.
Match Outcome and Betting Analysis
Considering the recent form of both teams and their goal scoring trends, the match is expected to be closely contested. Olympique Marseille's high scoring average and Rennes's solidity at home make for an intriguing encounter. The odds for the match outcome are 2.4 for an away win, 3.1 for a home win, and 3.1 for a draw. Given the value, the home win for Rennes at 3.1 offers an attractive option, considering their defensive record at Roazhon Park and the potential for an upset against a strong but sometimes inconsistent Olympique Marseille side.
Over/Under Analysis
Given Olympique Marseille's tendency to be involved in high-scoring matches, especially away from home, and considering Rennes's capability to be involved in higher-scoring matches despite their defensive solidity at home, the Over 2.5 outcome seems plausible. The odds of 1.98 for Over 2.5 compared to 1.92 for Under 2.5 reflect the bookies' slight favoritism towards a higher-scoring match.
Main Bet: Home @ 3.1 Alternative Bet: Over 2.5 @ 1.98
Note: Form & statistics are taken from their last 10 played games.
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