The match
What a win it was for Rennes (11th, 43 points) in the Coupe de France! Defeating PSG via penalties gave them the title and probably a satisfactory end to their season that has more or less ended. Not so for their next Ligue 1 opponents Monaco (17th, 32 points) who are still hovering around the relegation zone. The hosts needed that victory badly, because their Ligue 1 form was going nowhere – winless in six games (D3, L3) alternating draws and losses, and just one win in nine (W1, D4, L4). With a comfortable 14-point gap with the bottom three, there is no danger of imminent relegation as well. Rennes, however, have enjoyed satisfactory upsurge of form at home, losing just once in their last nine Ligue 1 matches (W5, D3, L1). They remain very frugal at home, conceding just 14 goals, the joint fifth-least number of goals in Ligue 1 home games. Monaco are still locked in a battle for safety, as they bring a four-match winless record to this match (D2, L2). That has certainly dampened their revival in February – March that has seen them notch a seven-match unbeaten run (W4, D3). With 49 goals conceded, they remain the fourth-worst defence of the season. On the other hand, they have scored just 32 goals. Their away form is slightly dicey too, with just one win in their last eight Ligue 1 trips, but managing four draws (W1, D4, L3).
Key Statistics
- Rennes have seen under 2.5 match goals in six of their last seven competitive home matches against Monaco.
- Monaco are unbeaten in ten of their last 11 competitive matches against Rennes.
- Monaco have avoided defeat in five of their last seven Ligue 1 away matches.
The bet of our experts
The euphoria and frenzy over the Coupe de France win are still ringing high at Rennes, but Monaco have a mission to accomplish. Whether the hosts will be motivated for this fixture is a question mark, though. The visitors have a great record against Rennes in the recent times and could come away with points.
Created on 29/04/2019 at 04:04