On Tuesday, Rennes welcomes Chelsea on the occasion of the 4th matchday of group E of the Champions League. Rennes is still looking for its first success in this group while Chelsea intends to keep their 1st place.
Rennes vs Chelsea Betting Odds and Predictions – Champions League
For its debut in the Champions League, the first in the club’s history, Stade-Rennais would no doubt have hoped for a better start. Rather good in their first match against Krasnodar, the Bretons were unable to win despite great opportunities (1-1). On the other hand, it was much more complicated later for Julien Stéphan’s men against Sevilla FC. Harmless, they gave in by the hour of play against the Andalusians (1-0). Finally, before the international break, they suffered against Chelsea, well helped it must be said by arbitration decisions in favour of the English (3-0). Also, the Rouge et Noir is in the last position in this group E and they seem out of the race for qualifying in the 1/8 final. In the league, Rennes are currently 7th in Ligue 1. Authors of an excellent start, they seem to have stalled for a few weeks, as evidenced by the only success gleaned during the last 6 days. On Friday, Camavinga’s partners fell at home against Bordeaux.
For its part, Chelsea, therefore, took the lead of this group E after taking 7 points during the 3 matches of the first leg. Held in check by Sevilla during the first meeting of this group, the London club then did the job by winning in front of Krasnodar (0-4) than against Rennes (3-0) while being certainly superior but benefiting from a very favourable arbitration. In the Premier League, the Blues also made a fairly convincing start. If we put aside the defeat against defending champion Liverpool, they remain undefeated and even remained on two good successes obtained before the truce against Burnley (0-3) then against Sheffield United (4-1). Last weekend, they confirmed their current good arrangements by winning at Newcastle (0-2). This 3rd success in a row places Chelsea in 3rd place in the Premier League with 2 points behind 1st place.
The workforce for Rennes vs Chelsea
Unlike the first leg, the potentially titular left side Maouassa, the striker passed by AC Milan Niang as well as the nugget Camavinga will be present. On the other hand, midfielder Jonas Martin, defensive rookie Rugani and side Soppy are still not operational. Excluded very severely at Stamford Bridge, side Dalbert will be suspended for this meeting. Offensively, we should probably find the trio Terrier, Guirassy, Doku. In the axis of the game, the return of the very young Camavinga could do a lot of good to the Bretons.
On the Chelsea side, the American winger Pulisic and the replacement Gilmour should not make the trip to Brittany. Tested positive for Covid, the young German international Havertz is not at all certain of being able to travel. In the cages, the former Rennais Mendy should probably start. Once again, the attacking trio could again consist of Ziyech, Hudson-Odoi and Werner. The latter also scored a double from the penalty spot in the first leg.
The compositions for Rennes vs Chelsea
The probable composition of Rennes:
Gomis – Traoré, Da Silva, Aguerd, Maouassa – Bourigeaud, Nzonzi, Camavinga – Doku, Guirassy, Terrier.
Absent: Rugani, Martin, Dohy (injured), Dalbert (suspended).
Not sure: None.
The planned tactical disposition (4-3-3):
Gomis
Traoré – Da Silva – Aguerd – Maouassa
Bourigeaud – Nzonzi – Camavinga
Doku – Guirassy – Terrier
The probable composition of Chelsea:
Mendy – Azpilicueta, Zouma, Thiago Silva, Chilwell – Jorginho, Kovacic – Ziyech, Mount, Hudson-Odoi – Werner.
Absent: Gilmour, Pulisic (injured).
Unsure: Havertz
The planned tactical disposition (4-2-3-1):
Mendy
Azpilicueta – Zouma – Thiago Silva – Chilwell
Jorginho – Kovacic
Ziyech – Mount – Hudson-Odoi
Werner
The history of the confrontations Rennes vs Chelsea
Except in the first leg won by Chelsea (3-0), the two teams were never opposed
The key points for the match Rennes vs Chelsea
– Chelsea have been undefeated for 8 games.
– Rennes must absolutely take points in order to still believe in qualifying
– Chelsea is superior on paper.
– Chelsea will undoubtedly have a psychological lift after their victory in the first leg
– This match will pit two forward-facing playing teams
This meeting will be played behind closed doors.
The two coaches will have the right to 5 substitutions.
Rennes vs Chelsea Betting Odds and Predictions
Despite all its good intentions and the return of its nugget Camavinga, Rennes could suffer against intractable Blues for several weeks. Chelsea victory!
Betting Prediction: Over 2.5 goals
Betting Odds: 1.55
