Match Details
The match between Rennes and Villarreal is scheduled to take place on December 14, 2023, at the Roazhon Park. It is a UEFA Europa League Group Stage – Matchday 6 fixture. The odds for this match are as follows: Local Winner: 2.22, Draw: 3.72, Away Winner: 3.37.
Head-to-Head Comparison
Rennes and Villarreal have faced each other once before in the UEFA Europa League group stage, with Villarreal emerging as the victors with a scoreline of 1-0.
Team Form: Rennes
Rennes has had a mixed run of form in their recent matches across various competitions. In their last six games, they have won three matches and lost three matches. They have scored a total of ten goals while conceding seven goals during this period.
In terms of their performance in the UEFA Europa League group stage, Rennes currently sits at the top of Group F with 12 points from five matches played. They have won four out of these five matches and lost only one, scoring a total of 11 goals and conceding three.
Their most recent match was against Monaco in Ligue 1 where they suffered a narrow defeat with a scoreline of 1-2.
Team Form: Villarreal
Villarreal has been performing well recently, particularly in away matches where they have won three out of their last six games. They have also drawn two matches and suffered one defeat during this period. In terms of goalscoring, they have scored nine goals while conceding eight goals.
In the UEFA Europa League group stage, Villarreal currently occupies the second position in Group F with ten points from five matches played. They have won three matches, drawn one, and lost one. They have scored a total of six goals while conceding five.
Their most recent match was against Real Sociedad in La Liga where they were defeated with a scoreline of 0-3.
Key Players
For Rennes, Martin Terrier has been an influential attacker with one goal and one assist in 11 matches. He will be a key player to watch out for in this match. Another player to keep an eye on is Benjamin Bourigeaud, who has contributed four goals and three assists in 19 appearances.
Villarreal’s Gerard Moreno has been their top scorer with eight goals in 18 matches. His attacking prowess will be crucial for Villarreal’s chances in this game. Manu Trigueros is another player to watch out for as he has scored three goals so far this season.
Statistical Insights
Rennes has performed well at home in the UEFA Europa League group stage, winning both of their matches and scoring six goals while conceding only one.
On the other hand, Villarreal has had mixed results away from home in the competition. They have won one match and lost one, scoring two goals and conceding three.
Both teams have shown attacking capabilities with Rennes scoring an average of 1.67 goals per game across all competitions while Villarreal averages 1.50 goals per game away from home.
Prediction: Rennes 1 – 1 Villarreal
Based on the analysis of both teams’ recent performances and statistical insights, it is predicted that the match between Rennes and Villarreal will end in a draw with a scoreline of 1-1.
