Rennes vs Nantes Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 18.04.2025

• Date and Time: Friday, April 18, 2025, 19:45 GMT+1
• Venue: Roazhon Park, Rennes, France

Rennes vs Nantes Preview and Team News

Rennes vs Nantes Team News

Rennes gave one of their best performances of the 2024/25 season, thrashing relegation-threatened Le Havre 1-5 on the road. They scored three goals in the first half, and the second was a mere formality for both clubs.

The victory saw Rennes move to 11th place with 35 points. While Habib Beye’s men are not in danger of leaving the French top-flight, they are in no position to compete for the European competitions, being 15 points behind Strasbourg.

Ahead of Friday’s fixture, there are no major injury worries for the hosts. Only Ludovic Blas, Alidu Seidu, and Mikayil Faye are expected to miss out. 

Rennes predicted lineup vs Nantes

Rennes predicted lineup vs Nantes: (3-4-2-1): Samba; Brassier, Rouault, Jacquet; Truffert, Matusiwa, Cisse, Assignon; Fofana, Kalimuendo; Tamari. 

Nantes Team News

Nantes grabbed a surprising away victory over Nice (1-2) in the last round. Despite the visitors’ disappointing form, they beat the Champions League chasers and cleared themselves within three points of the 16th-placed Le Havre.

That being said, it’s been a disastrous season for Nantes. Not only do they have one of the worst records in terms of scored goals, but they also lack consistency in the defence. 

Unlike Rennes, Nantes have more absentees in the squad. Nathan Zeze, Francis Coquelin, Pedro Chirivella, and Fabien Centonze are unavailable. Jean-Charles Castelletto is likely to return to the starting lineup following his suspension. 

Nantes predicted lineup vs Rennes

Nantes predicted lineup vs Rennes: (4-1-2-3): Lopes; Cozza, Castelletto, Sow, Amian; Thomas; Leroux, Augusto; Simon, Elia, Abline. 

Rennes vs Nantes Prediction 

• Pick: Rennes to Win
• Odds: 1.77 (22Bet)
• Score prediction: Rennes 2-1 Nantes

Both clubs have experienced problems this season. However, Rennes are in a much better position now. They’ve beaten Le Havre convincingly and can rely on the home-field factor.

If we take a look at the H2H encounters, on the previous 11 occasions, Rennes managed to win eight. Nantes won two and drew once. Based on the stats, the hosts are inconvenient rivals for their opponents.

We think that, given their massive victory in the last round, the home squad are more confident to grab a triumph. Our first pick in this fixture would be Rennes to win. 

Rennes vs Nantes Prediction, Betting Tip

• Pick: Over 2.5 Goals 
• Odds: 1.91 (22Bet)

These sides are close to each other. Rennes have almost no motivation left, but Nantes still have to fight for their place in Ligue 1. Both teams have been on a great run recently, and we expect a high-scoring affair on Friday.

In the last five games, three ended with at least three goals scored. After their dominant win over Le Havre, the hosts will want to showcase themselves in front of their fans, but Nantes will see their chances.

We anticipate a tense match, featuring dangerous moments on both ends. Our second tip for this clash would be over 2.5 goals. 

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