Rennes vs Shakhtar Donetsk Prediction & Tips
Rennes comes in with 2 wins in their last 5 Ligue 1 matches (3 losses). An improvable dynamic in which we can mention that they have just beaten Clermont (2-0) in the last matchday, after having lost against Toulouse (3-1) and Lille (1-3). They are thus in the European places (5th), 2 points ahead of Lille (6th).
In the Europa League, Rennes will only need a win by 2 goals or more to qualify after a 2-1 first leg scoreline. The defeat in the first leg means that they will have to be at their best at home in order to come back in the tie, mainly by getting ahead on the scoreboard.
As for the lineup, Rennes will be without Martin Terrier [ruptured anterior cruciate ligament], Lorenz Assignon [hip injury] and Xeka [ankle injury].
Shakhtar Donetsk are unbeaten in 12 of their last 13 Ukrainian Premier League matches (9 wins and 3 draws). An excellent dynamic in which they come from beating Vorslka Poltava (3-2) in the last matchday, after losing against Dnipro (1-0) and drawing at home against Zorya (2-2). They thus remain 5 points behind the leaders (Dnipro).
As for the Europa League, Shakhtar Donetsk can take any win or draw to qualify after the 2-1 win. Therefore, they face this duel with confidence in at least not losing and thus being able to make the minimal victory of the first leg count.
As for the lineup, Shakhtar Donetsk will be without Maryan Shved.
Rennes – Shakhtar Donetsk FREE TIPS
Shakhtar Donetsk – Win @ 4.25
