Monaco v Rennes Betting Tips [23 December 2021]

Monaco host Rennes on Matchday nineteen of the Ligue 1 at the Stade Louis. The hosts are eighth in the league with twenty-six points from eighteen matches while the visitors find themselves at third place with thirty-one points from their first eighteen games so far. Monaco have struggled to keep clean sheets in the current season and hence are fallen behind in the race for a Champions League finish in the league. They have conceded goals in each of the seven matches in their last nine games. Monaco come into the game a 2-0 away win over Red Star in the Coupe de France but their last Ligue 1 fixture was a 2-0 defeat on the road against current league leaders Paris-Saint Germain. They have had over 2.5 goals in four out of their last eight matches.

Rennes have been a confident side so far in Ligue 1. They beat Lorient 1-0 at home in the Coupe de France. Despite their last Ligue 1 game being a 2-1 loss at home to Nice, it is certain that Rennes have pushed above their weight and are doing well so far. They have scored at least two goals in eight out of the last nine matches and have had over 2.5 goals in five out of their last seven matches. It is also to be noted that each of the last four meetings between the two sides have had over 2.5 goals.

Rennes have been scoring goals with ease while Monaco have struggled to keep clean sheets. Two contrasting pictures between the two sides but one thing constant has been the high scoring results. We are going for over 2.5 goals in this fixture.