Rennes vs Le Havre Prediction & Betting Tips (25 October)

Playing in Europe next season is currently not possible for a Rennes team in a very poor position at the start of the season. SRFC is only 13th in the standings after 8 days, with only 2 points ahead of the relegation zone. The Rouge et Noir have not won since September 15, when at home against Montpellier 3-0 . Since then, they have had 2 draws and 2 defeats. The truce cut the Rennais with setbacks in front of PSG 3-1 and Monaco 1-2. Last weekend, they did better by taking a point from Brest 1-1. A result, however, far from the expectations of the supporters. Opposite, Le Havre is in the doldrums.

The HAC has lost its last 5 Ligue 1 matches. A series which makes it 16th in the ranking, and therefore a virtual barrier with only 6 points won out of 24 put into play. Didier Digard's players remained on defeats without scoring in front of Lille 0-3 and Brest 2-0 before the international break. The return of competition did not smile on them. Last Sunday, Le Havre were shattered on their home field against an Olympique Lyonnais team in a clear upturn in form. Score: 0-4. There is an emergency for the residents of the Océane stadium who have not scored in the last 3 matches. 

Stade Rennais is delighted to be able to once again count on its potentially starting right-back Assignon, returning from a suspension which he served in the last match. It remains to be seen whether the starting central defender Ostigard who arrived this summer from Naples and the offensive replacement Meister will be recovered from their respective injuries. The unused goalkeeper Alemdar is still out, which does not complicate Julien Stéphan's plans since Gallon is number 2 behind Mandanda. With 3 goals each, Blas and Kalimuendo are Rennes' top scorers in Ligue 1. However, it was summer recruit Jota who allowed his club to snatch a point from a draw in Brest. The Portuguese scored his first goal of the season.

 Another return from suspension should be noted in Le Havre, that of the starting defender Youté who should find his place in the hinge from the kick-off. Several other elements were missing from Didier Digard in the last match and should still be missing. This is the case of full-back El Hajjam, midfielder Mosengo and attackers Kitala and Logbo, who have not yet been able to play this season. Defensive captain Sanganté (captain) and winger Joujou (potential starter, no goals), absent from the last match, are in doubt. The Le Havre attackers have still not scored in the current year.