Monaco vs Rennes: prediction for the Ligue 1 match
On August 13, Monaco will host Rennes for the Ligue 1 clash. Who will secure a victory? The answer is in our prediction.

Command Analysis

Monaco

In the first round of Ligue 1 Monaco faced Strasbourg. Monegasques scored a goal in each of the halves and conceded only once, taking a 2:1 victory. It was the first victory for Philippe Clement's men in five matches. Before that, club had two draws and two defeats. But after a Ligue 1 success Monaco took another blow - Monegasques were defeated by PSV in the second leg of the Champions League qualification (2:3), leaving Monaco without the main European club tournament.

Rennes

Despite a defeat to Lorient in the first round of Ligue 1 (0:1), Rennes are in a better form than Monaco. In five latest matches club took three victories and had two losses. The Red-Blacks finished the previous season at the 4th spot in Ligue 1, this position gave them a ticket to the group stage of the Europa League.
Trends
СтавкаBoth to score: no
In three of five latest matches of Rennes only one team scored

СтавкаA draw in the first half
In two of three latest matches Monaco didn't lose the first half

СтавкаCorrect score 0:1
Two of three latest Rennes' matches ended in a 1:0 score

Tip and bets
It is a game between two evenly-matched teams. Ligue 1 is just getting started, so Rennes' defeat is not saying anything about team's chances. In the previous season Rennes finished higher than Monaco. Monegasques recently had a difficult match in the Champions League qualification, so they are unlikely to put up a good defensive performance. We are expecting many goals in this match.
Our prediction - total over 2.5 goals
We offer to place a bet on Rennes. Team recorded more victories in recent games, while Monaco's only success is a victory over Strasbourg in the first match of Ligue 1. The Red-Blacks are a better team now. Genesio's men are also in a better physical condition.
Our second bet is on Rennes to win the match