Monaco vs Rennes Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 French Ligue 1
THE FACTS
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When is Monaco vs Rennes on and what time does it start? Monaco vs Rennes will take place on Sunday 7th April, 2024 – 16:05 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Monaco vs Rennes? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Monaco vs Rennes on in the UK? TNT Sports have the rights to Ligue 1 matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule for Monaco vs Rennes
Where can I stream Monaco vs Rennes in the UK? If Monaco vs Rennes is televised on TNT Sports, then subscribers can stream the match live on discovery+
THE LOWDOWN
MONACO
It was an emphatic victory for UEFA Champions League qualification-chasing Monaco as they hammered Metz by five goals to two last weekend with goals coming from Takumi Minamino, Maghnes Akliouche, Vanderson and then a brace from United States international striker, Folarin Balogun.
Under the management of former Borussia Monchengladbach boss Adi Hutter, the Monagasque have been one of the most entertaining teams in the country this season as they hover just outside of the to #p three in the Ligue 1 table. Their 27 matches so far this year have consisted of a combined total of 90 goals.
RENNES
It was a difficult summer transfer window for Stade Rennais and that then led to a slow start to the campaign but they have been majorly improved since the return to the club of Julian Stephan, replacing Bruno Genesio during the November international break. They are trying to challenge for European qualification, once again.
However, the visitors do come into this one on the back of some indifferent form and they have slipped up a little bit. Rennes come into this one on the back of a 1-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals of the Coupe de France in midweek, meaning they have now just four of their last ten matches across all competitions.
THE TEAM NEWS
MONACO
Monaco have a couple of absentees for this weekend as defender Guillermo Maripan and midfielder Mohamed Camara are missing through injury,
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Majecki; Vanderson, Singo, Kehrer, Jakobs; Fofana, Golovin; Akliouche, Minamino, Ben Seghir; Ben Yedder
UNAVAILABLE: Maripan (Injured), Camara (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
RENNES
Stade Rennais have no injury concerns or suspension issues for this weekend and they will be able to name an unchanged eleven for the visit to the principality.
PREDICTED XI (4-1-4-1): Mandanda; G. Doue, Omari, Wooh, Theate; Santamaria; D. Doue, Bourigeaud, Matusiwa, Terrier; Gouiri
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
This is a match up between two of the more proactive sides in France’s top-flight with Monao playing an intense pressing style that leaves them open at the back under Adi Hutter. Rennes, on the other hand, struggled for victories at the start of this season because Genesio couldn’t get the best out of their array of attackers but Stephan has improved that. These are fun but inconsistent teams and both teams scoring would appear a good bet for this one.
TIP: BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE
