Rennes vs Lorient: prediction for the Coupe de France match
On December 18, Rennes will host Lorient in the Coupe de France match. What to expect from this battle? The answer is in our prediction.

Command Analysis

Rennes

Rennes put up a successful performance in the group stage of the Conference League, team didn't lose a single game, recorded three victories and two draws, which brought 11 points, one point ahead of 2nd placed Vitesse. The Red-Blacks have nine victories and 31 points in the Ligue 1, which brought a 3rd spot in the standings.
Team has the 3rd goal-scoring record in the league, they scored 33 goals. After a victory over Saint-Etienne (5:0) hosts failed to avoid defeat in the match against Nice (1:2).
Gelin, Meling and Tait won't feature in this match.

Lorient

In the previous season Lorient managed to keep the Ligue 1 spot, but a start of the new season was unsuccessful - team is in a danger zone. In seven most recent rounds Les Merlus suffered defeats. Throughout the tournament The Orange-Blacks recorded three victories and six draws, which brought 15 points and a 19th spot in the standings.
We should note that team has the weakest offensive line in the league, they scored only 14 goals. In two most recent rounds seaside club suffered defeats to Nantes (0:1) and Metz (1:4).
Trends
СтавкаCorners: total over 9,5
This bet played in 2 out of 4 most recent matches of the visitors

СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In two out of four most recent head-to-head matches teams scored in both halves

СтавкаCorrect score 2:1
Rennes won 3 out of 4 most recent head-to-head matches

Tip and bets
In our opinion, Rennes will prove their class today - team is looking great in Ligue 1, so we don't think that they will experience any problems in the game against the underdog. In our opinion, hosts will achieve a success due to a great motivation and support from fans.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1) on Rennes
We are expecting a tight clash with a cautious defensive performance. Any mistake can prove to be fatal in this match.
Our second bet is on total under 2,5 goals