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Sochaux vs Rennes: Match Preview and Prediction
Sochaux vs Rennes: After a 2-2 tie with Reims in the Coupe de France, Sochaux will play in this match. Sochaux had a 28% possession rate and two of their four shots on goal were on target during that game.
Diego Michel (21′) and Alex Daho (45′) scored for Sochaux. Reims’ opponents had 18 shots on goal, only two of which were on target. For Reims, Emmanuel Agbadou (6′, 82′) scored the goal. The penalty shootout ended with a 5-4 victory for Sochaux.
Lately, Sochaux has rarely been able to hold out for the entire ninety minutes. In actuality, Sochaux has allowed 10 goals in six of their last six games due to breaches in their defence. Of course, that trend might not continue into the upcoming game.
Rennes beat Montpellier 2-1 in Ligue 1 before this game. Rennes had 49% possession and two of their nine shots were on target. Rennes’ Martin Terrier (3′) and Arnaud Kalimuendo (48′) scored. Montpellier only scored once in seventeen shots. The Montpellier goal came from Téji Savanier (73′).
Rennes has scored 13 goals in total during the course of their last six games. In all those instances, Rennes has also been able to score. They have allowed five goals to enter their own net during that time.
Sochaux vs Rennes: Betting Analysis
Rennes beat Marseille on penalties in the French Cup round of 32 last month. In Ligue 1, they hold the best winning streak with four wins. Sochaux are fourth in the Championnat National. In the previous round, they beat Reims on penalties.
These two teams last played in Ligue 1 roughly ten years ago. A lot has changed in ten years. Rennes had a 100% January win streak. Winners of three straight away matches. Our first tip is that Rennes will win both halves at 2.18 odds.
Over 2.5 goals is a decent second tip for this game, with an odd of 1.93. This tip is based on Rennes’ five goals against Montpellier and Lyon. In addition, they have the third-best GF record in Ligue 1.
Sochaux vs Rennes: Head-to-Head
Who will win the match between Sochaux and Rennes?
We believe that Rennes will be able to grind out a victory, so Sochaux may have a difficult time finding the net against them. As a result, we should expect a fiercely close match that ends with Rennes winning.
Our Prediction: Over 1.5 Goals
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What are the best odds for the game?
Looking up the most recent odds for this game in the 90-minute result market, you can wager on Sochaux for 6, place a wager on a draw for 4.15, or take a chance on Rennes to win for 1.56. These are the best returns available right now.
