Predictions & Statistics

From their first 28 matches, Strasbourg have collected 43 points and now occupy 8 place in the table. Their overall return of 12 wins, 7 draws, and 9 losses with goals at 46:34 reflects mixed form over their recent run. Their attacking weight is carried by J. Panichelli (16 goals), Martial Godo (8 goals), E. Emegha (4 goals), with creative support from G. Doue (6 assists), D. Moreira (5 assists), Valentín Barco (4 assists), while defensively they have appeared fairly stable. At home, the record of 8 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses points toward a very strong split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Their broader style still suggests balanced attacking football. Although they are without G. Doue, J. Panichelli, A. Anselmino, the biggest concern is that one of those absentees also contributes heavily in both finishing and chance creation.

So far, Rennes have built a campaign that leaves them 6 in the table on 50 points from 29 matches. Their overall return of 14 wins, 8 draws, and 7 losses with goals at 49:41 reflects good form over their recent run. Their attacking weight is carried by B. Embolo (7 goals), L. Blas (5 goals), Mousa Tamari (4 goals), with creative support from Mousa Tamari (5 assists), Valentin Rongier (5 assists), Q. Merlin (4 assists), while defensively they have appeared quite vulnerable. Away from home, their split return of 6 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses fits a fairly balanced split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Stylistically, they usually display balanced attacking football. They also have disciplinary concerns to manage, with P. Frankowski, J. Jacquet, L. Rosier, V. Rongier unavailable.