Rennes vs Bordeaux Prediction & Betting Tips

Rennes vs Bordeaux Intro

Rennes has been one of the best Ligue 1 clubs so far this season, with nothing less than a win acceptable in this matchup. For Bordeaux a positive result of any kind could prove to be pivotal come season end. Kick off on Sunday January 16, 2022 is scheduled for 12:00 PM at Roazhon Park. As Ligue 1 warms up for round 21, Bruno Genesio has done a superb job of leading the home team to the 4th position with 31 points. The visiting team, fronted by Vladimir Petkovic, have taken 17 points and are currently the 17th. We’re into the latter stages of the season with Rennes and Bordeaux in contrasting form. The two sides are divided by a huge 13 places and 14 points gap.

Rennes vs Bordeaux Form

Rennes really need to start playing. A loss to Lens in the previous round means they only have 3 points from the last five games. In the meantime, Bordeaux were defeated by Marseille in the last game and have now managed 4 points in a poor run of form. Rennes have now managed to win nine points from five home games in the league, showing a good home form with room for improvement. Bordeaux have not really done that well away from home lately, picking up just 5 points from 5 games.

Rennes vs Bordeaux H2H

This has been a well loved fixture down through the years, with Rennes and Bordeaux meeting 46 times before. Bordeaux has usually come out on top in this fixture. Of the 46 meetings between the clubs. Bordeaux has won 21, with Rennes only managing 11. With all the games played between Rennes and Bordeaux it is incredible that they both have the same amount of wins overall – and in the last six meetings too.

This fixture has tended to go Bordeaux’s way. But the last six meetings have been evenly shared with Rennes.

Rennes vs Bordeaux Analysis

Rennes lost their last game. Bruno Genesio’s men were facing Lens. The game ended with a score of 0-1. Now Bruno Genesio’s men are fully focusing on facing Bordeaux. Against Lens, Rennes had a ball possession of 42%. In terms of shots on goal, Rennes struck a total of 4 shots in attack while in defence conceding 13 shots. Meanwhile, Bordeaux took zero points in losing their last match. In that match, Vladimir Petkovic’s men faced Marseille. After 90 minutes, the score was 0-1. Stats against Marseille show that Bordeaux had 35% of ball possession. In front of goal, Bordeaux delivered 6 shots on goal while down back giving up a total of 17 shots to their opponents Marseille.

Rennes vs Bordeaux Odds

If we take a look at the odds for this match between Rennes and Bordeaux we see that the bookmakers have Rennes as favourites to get the win.