Monaco vs Stade Rennais Prediction: Lineup, ODDs & H2H

The French top-flight returns on Sunday, April 7th, 2024, as AS Monaco vs Stade Rennais at the Stade Louis II in Monaco. This match features a team in hot form (Monaco) facing a Rennes side desperate to find consistency.

Match Details:

• Matchup: AS Monaco vs Stade Rennais
• Competition: Ligue 1 – Round 28
• Date: Sunday, April 7th, 2024
• Time: Exact time to be confirmed (likely between 13:00 and 19:00 CEST)
• Venue: Stade Louis II, Fontvieille, Monaco

Prediction:

Monaco appears to be the favorite, but Rennes’ attacking potential should not be underestimated. Here are the possibilities:

• AS Monaco Win: Home advantage, excellent form, and a strong attacking duo give them the edge, especially if Ben Yedder and Embolo continue their scoring streak.
• Stade Rennais Win: An away victory is less likely, but if they can find their best form and exploit any weaknesses in Monaco’s defense, they could cause an upset.
• Draw: A close and potentially high-scoring draw is a possibility considering Rennes’ attacking capabilities. However, Monaco’s recent defensive solidity might make this less likely.

Lineups (Predicted):

• AS Monaco (4-4-2):
  • Goalkeeper: Alexander Nübel
  • Defenders: Vanderson, Axel Disasi, Guillermo Maripán, Caio Henrique
  • Midfielders: Aurélien Tchouaméni, Youssef Fofana, Aleksandr Golovin, Gelson Martins
  • Forwards: Wissam Ben Yedder, Breel Embolo
• Stade Rennais (4-3-3):
  • Goalkeeper: Steve Mandanda
  • Defenders: Hamari Traoré, Warmed Omari, Arthur Theate, Adrien Truffert
  • Midfielders: Benjamin Bourigeaud, Baptiste Santamaria, James Léa Siliki
  • Forwards: Martin Terrier, Gaëtan Laborde, Flavien Tait

Odds (as of today, April 5th):

• Look for specific odds on sports betting websites. Monaco will likely be favored due to their home advantage and recent form.

Head-to-Head (H2H):

• Overall: Monaco has a slight historical edge over Rennes, but recent form holds more weight.
• Recent Form: Analyze recent wins, losses, goals scored, and conceded by both teams closer to the match date.
• Last Meeting: The last encounter ended in a 1-1 draw in December 2023.