Rennes will welcome AC Milan to Roazhon Park for a one-on-one Europa League second-leg clash, looking to come from three goals down. The clash is scheduled to kickoff at 17:45 GMT.
Key Highlights
Rennes’ Six Match Winning Run in Ligue 1
Rennes warmed up for the home clash against Milan with a straightforward 3-1 win at home to Clermont Foot.
This was their 6th consecutive win in Ligue 1 as they have stepped up their form.
Their good run has seen them climb the Ligue 1 table to 7th with 34 points, five behind third-placed Nice, sitting in the final Champions League place.
Rennes lost the first leg in Milan heavily, meaning they have a three-goal deficit to make up on when they welcome Milan on Thursday.
AC Milan’s Inconsistent Form
Milan warmed up for the trip to France to face Rennes on Thursday with a surprising 4-2 defeat away to Monza. The loss cost them a chance of leapfrogging Juventus to second on the Serie A table and lost further ground to run-away leaders Inter Milan.
Milan have won three times, drawn once, and lost once in their last five outings in Serie A. Their inconsistency means they currently sit 11 points behind leaders Inter Milan, having played a match more than their San Siro neighbors.
Bet hereHowever, the Rossoneri will be confident heading into the clash with Rennes, given their sizable 3-0 lead from the first leg.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Rennes and AC Milan have met once in European competition, with Milan winning convincingly at the San Siro 3-0.
The head-to-head favors a Milan win in France, given their dominance and experience at this level.
Injury Report
Neither side has reported fresh injury worries ahead of the clash on Thursday.
Prediction
Football predictions indicate that this match will be evenly contested. The pre-match odds on 22bet show that the home side have a narrow odds advantage (2.9) to the visitors (2.97), with a draw available at 2.97 odds.
The two sides will fight to a draw, with AC Milan progressing to the next round of the Europa League.
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