On Wednesday, third-placed Rennes—four points back of leaders Nice and two behind Marseille in second—will try to extend their current unbeaten run to 11 matches when they play host to Strasbourg, who sit in the fifth position with kickoff at 10 pm.
Strasbourg, who returned to Ligue 1 in 2017, has finished no higher than 11th since rejoining France’s top flight. However, with six games remaining this season, they are in the battle for UEFA Champions League qualification. Strasbourg will face Wednesday’s opponents, who occupy third place and the final Champions League qualification spot.
Although they may be looking up, Wednesday’s hosts also have to look over their shoulders at those chasing from behind. Monaco is sixth and level on points, with Strasbourg heading into midweek fixtures, a position that either club could occupy once next weekend’s action has concluded.
Strasbourg has enjoyed a 10-game unbeaten run but must avoid squandering results to maintain their pursuit of Champions League football for the 2019/20 campaign.
Rennes is expected to finish between the fifth and sixth place in Ligue 1 this season, although they may have settled for a Europa League or Conference League spot.
However, with Bruno Genesio’s charges currently sitting in the top three, next season’s Champions League is now more of a realistic goal.
RC Strasbourg vs Rennes Head to Head
Both sides have nine games against each other, with the hosts taking two wins while the visitors are having six wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Troyes 1-1 Strasbourg
- Strasbourg 1-1 Lyon
- Strasbourg 1-0 RC Lens
- Lorient 0-0 Strasbourg
- RC Strasbourg 1-0 Monaco
Away
- Rennes 2-3 Monaco
- Reims 2-3 Rennes
- Nice 1-1 Rennes
- Rennes 6-1 Metz
- Rennes 2-1 Leicester City
RC Strasbourg Team News
Injury issues will prevent Ismael Doukoure, Nordine Kandil, and Majeed Waris from playing for Rennes in their midweek fixture against Ajaccio. Diallo may drop down to the bench, with Ludovic Ajorque likely to partner with Kevin Gameiro in the attack.
Rennes Team News
The visitors have injury concerns for Wednesday’s fixture. Loic Bade, Jeremy Doku, Kamaldeen Sulemana, and Alfred Gomis are all unavailable for the game at Stade de la Meinau. Nayef Aguero missed Friday’s encounter due to illness, so he remains doubtful for Wednesday’s game.
Prediction and Odds
We think Le Racing could see their midweek encounter with Rennes also end in a draw.
- Draw
- Double Chance
- Correct Score: 2-2
