Rennes vs Reims Predictions

Rennes, managed by Julien Stéphan, sit 13th in Ligue 1 with 23 points from 22 matches as of February 21, 2025. Their last outing was a 2-0 loss to Lille on February 15, where late goals from Jonathan David and Edon Zhegrova compounded a red card to Christopher Wooh (82’) and an injury to Jérémy Jacquet (58’), ending a two-game winning streak. At home, Rennes have faltered in 2025, losing three of four (3W, 1D, 4L overall), scoring 15 goals and conceding 16. Wooh’s suspension and injuries to Alidu Seidu (ankle) and Doğukan Alemdar (knee) weaken their defense, but Jordan James returns from suspension. New signing Hans Hateboer from Atalanta joins Arnaud Kalimuendo (6 goals) and Ludovic Blas (4 goals). Posts on X from @staderennais on February 19 quote Habib Beye: “We mustn’t underestimate Reims’ quality,” signaling caution.

Reims, under Samba Diawara (interim following Luka Elsner’s departure), are 14th with 22 points from 22 matches. Their last game was a 1-0 loss to Angers on February 15, with Oumar Diakité missing a penalty, extending an 11-game winless run (5D, 6L). Away form offers slight hope (3W, 3D, 4L), with 12 goals scored and 13 conceded, but injuries plague them: Mohamed Daramy (hamstring), Reda Khadra (knee), Yaya Fofana (ankle), Teddy Teuma (calf), Abdoul Koné (shoulder), Gabriel Moscardo (thigh), and Jordan Siebatcheu (groin) are out. Zabi’s red card in a prior game adds to their woes. New signing Marshall Munetsi supports Keito Nakamura (6 goals) and Junya Ito (3 goals). X posts from @adamchoistats on February 20 highlight Nakamura’s shot consistency (7/8 away starts), suggesting a threat.

Reims lead recent head-to-heads, winning three of the last five (Rennes: 1W, 1D), including a 2-1 victory in the reverse fixture on November 10, 2024. Eight of their last nine meetings exceeded 2.5 goals, with both teams scoring in five of six. Rennes’ home struggles (1.5 points per game) meet Reims’ winless streak, but historical trends and injuries suggest a cautious, potentially low-scoring affair despite past goal-fests.

Our Rennes vs Reims Prediction

Our todays prediction for Rennes vs Reims, Ligue 1 is:

TIP 1: Corner - Rennes to Win

TIP 2: Total Goal - Under 3