Rennes-Lens

Rennes and Lens are set to clash in what promises to be a tightly contested encounter. Recent head-to-head meetings reveal a pattern of closely fought battles, with draws featuring prominently – their last match finished 1:1. Historically, Lens has edged out victories in the away fixtures, which could give them a psychological edge.

Rennes come into this game on the back of a solid home performance, having convincingly beaten Montpellier 3:0. However, their form on the road has been shaky, suffering defeats to Reims and Strasbourg. Their home wins suggest a strong attack but a somewhat leaky defense when away.

Lens, meanwhile, have shown resilience with a commendable away draw against Monaco but faced a setback with a loss to Panathinaikos. They managed to keep a clean sheet in their last home game against Lyon, indicating a solid defense. Correspondingly, their matches often produce fewer goals, relying on their defense to secure results.

Considering both teams’ current form, it is likely to be a balanced affair with both teams having scored in several of their recent matches. Given Rennes’ attacking prowess at home and Lens’ strong defensive showings, goals on both sides could be anticipated. Additionally, based on recent performances, a game with fewer than 2.5 goals seems probable.