Lille vs Rennes Prediction 24.11.2024 | Ligue 1

• Competition: France Ligue 1
• Date: 24.11.2024
• Kickoff: 14:00 UK / 15:00 CET
• Venue: Stade Pierre-Mauroy (Villeneuve d'Ascq)

The twelfth round of Ligue 1 will feature several derby matches, including this one.

Lille has been impressing on two fronts so far this season, despite many doubting their ability to handle such a challenge. In the Champions League, they’ve earned a respectable 7 points from 4 matches, while domestically, they sit in 4th place with 19 points. In their last outing, they were held to a 2-2 draw away to Nice, a game where it seemed Lille might come away with all three points. However, a series of unfortunate events saw them concede a late equalizer in the 96th minute by Tom Louchet, despite taking the lead twice through goals by Fernandez-Pardo and Mitchel Bakker.

On the other hand, Rennes has struggled massively this season. Currently in 13th place with 11 points, they’re just one point ahead of the relegation zone. The team’s poor run of form cost manager Julien Stephan his job, and the club has appointed the experienced Jorge Sampaoli as their new head coach. Sampaoli returns to France after a stint with Marseille three years ago. Rennes has suffered back-to-back defeats to Auxerre and Toulouse, both without scoring, and desperately needs points to stabilize their season.

Lille vs Rennes Prediction: BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE

Traditionally, matches between these two clubs in recent seasons have been exciting, tense, and often filled with goals. Rennes has not won any of their last 10 encounters with Lille, though many of these matches have ended in draws. In fact, 4 of the last 5 meetings between the clubs finished level, with a total of 20 goals scored.

Lille, as the home side and the team with better overall results, is the favorite here. However, Rennes is coming into this match with the shock therapy of a new coach. Jorge Sampaoli, known for his ability to motivate players, will certainly bring a new energy to the team. Despite their struggles this season, Rennes has a strong squad, and it’s only a matter of time before they begin climbing the table.

While predicting the winner may be difficult, goals are likely to feature. A bet on Both Teams to Score (BTTS) is a solid choice.