Nantes and Rennes will on Saturday, April 20th, 2024 at 15:00h (UTC), play in a Ligue 1 football game in France, check the Nantes vs Rennes betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Nantes vs Rennes will occur
The game will be played in the Stade de la Beaujoire – Louis Fonteneau stadium, in the city of Nantes, with a capacity for 37473 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.
Where to follow the live game
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Introduction to the Nantes vs Rennes betting tip 2023/2024
The Ligue 1 has had fewer goals than the previous season. Last season the tournament had an average of 2.81 goals scored per match, while now the competition has an average of 2.6 goals per match played.
Nantes last match
Nantes comes from a win recorded in the last match played. The opponent was Le Havre, in a match valid for Ligue 1, and the two teams finished the match with a score of 0-1. On the field, A. Kombouare’s team lined up with a 4-2-3-1.
A win for the home team had odds of 3.40, which makes it clear that a close match was expected.
Despite the victory, the team did not have a great performance in general. One of the few athletes who achieved some prominence in the match was Matthis Abline, who appeared well in the most decisive moments of the game and was a crucial player in the victory of Nantes.
Rennes last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a defeat in the last round. In a dispute valid for Ligue 1, Rennes, who used a 4-2-3-1 formation, faced the Toulouse team with a final score of 1-2.
This defeat was not expected at all. They were favorites and were still beaten, in a scenario that counted with odds of 4.33.
Nantes vs Rennes h2h
Rennes was in 12th place in the Ligue 1 while Nantes was in 14th place, the last time these teams faced each other. Rennes team entered the field with the 4-2-3-1 formation, the same tactic Nantes used in the match.
The last time these teams met was for a Ligue 1 match, on 01-10-2023, referring to the 2023/2024 season, which ended with a 3-1 win for Rennes.
The Nantes team’s run of five games has been of preferable outcome, compared to the Rennes team.
P. Jeanne and N. Danos will be supporting from the sideline while W. Delajod will be on the football field for this match.
Nantes
Ligue 1 leaderboard now
Nantes joins the match with 31 points. They rank in 14th place in the Ligue 1, the team also suffers from a negative balance having won only 9 games, losing 16, and scoring 4 draws.
In the 30th round, the team suffers a small disadvantage of 2 points compared to Montpellier who occupies position 13.
Nantes analysis
After round number 29 in Ligue 1, Nantes has 28 goals scored and 45 conceded.
Nantes has a ball possession percentage of 45.93% in the league. This indicates that it is not the kind of team that shows up on the field to create play. Fans hope that something will change for the next match against Rennes and especially that the team will score more goals.
Best goalscorer from Nantes
When we analyze the team’s attack so far, the competition’s performance at the individual level Mostafa Mohamed is the player to highlight. Helping Nantes with 8 goals scored this season, the Attacker has been instrumental in achieving positive outcomes.
It should also be noted that 3 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Rennes
Ligue 1 leaderboard now
Rennes arrives in this game with 39 points, and in 10th place in the Ligue 1, having won 10 games in total and lost 10 times, making a total of 9 draws.
The team has no disadvantage against Olympique Marseille who occupies position 9 in the 30th round and has the same amount of points.
Rennes analysis
After 29 rounds, Rennes has a positive ratio of goals scored and goals against. The team sums 41 goals for and 36 conceded.
As we approach the Regular Season, Rennes is gearing up for another gripping match. In the opening game, the team managed 4.79 shots on target, offering a glimpse into their offensive capabilities.
Rennes is a more offensive team than Nantes, having 3079 attacks vs. 2724 from Nantes, having scored 41 times, in comparison, Nantes converted into goal 28 times.
Best goalscorer from Rennes
Benjamin Bourigeaud has proved to be a tremendous individual asset for the team’s offense this season. With 7 goals scored in the competition, the Midfielder has been instrumental in leading Rennes to obtain favorable outcomes on several occasions.
It is important to highlight that more than 50% of the goals scored by this player were from the penalty spot. More precisely, 5 of the 7 goals scored have this characteristic.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Nantes is Mostafa Mohamed, who has already scored 8 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Rennes is Benjamin Bourigeaud, he has scored in 7 opportunities.
A good time to bet for those watching the live game is in the 75-90 minute period where most goals happen.
Bets on the under 2.5 goals market is an alternative because adding the goals scored at home by Nantes 1.07 and the average conceding goals of the visiting team Rennes 0.86 does not exceed the average of 3 goals, suggesting a good entry in this market.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 1.73.
In this game, our system found another interesting opportunity for a successful bet. Both teams score and usually suffer the first goal between the 30-40 minute. With this convergence, it is typically a value market!
Corners Top Betting Tips
One should consider that the combined number of corners of both teams will give an average of 4.81 corners per game if one would like to have good betting results.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 3.79 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the ‘Under 4.5 cards’ option looks like a great alternative for bettors.
In games like these, the players are usually nervous and sometimes even aggressive due to the tension that this rivalry involves. Therefore, a good option is to bet that the match will have an above average number of cards or that at least one red card will be shown.
On the Rennes side, we know that it is a more aggressive team having received the red card 4 time this season, very different from Nantes who only saw the red card 3 times. Both the red and yellow cards market can be a good bet.
This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.
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Nantes vs Rennes betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on April 20th, 2024, Saturday.
The match will take place at the Stade de la Beaujoire – Louis Fonteneau stadium in Nantes.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Ligue 1 match, referring to the 2023/2024 season, and ended with a 3-1 result for Rennes.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
