Ligue 1 – Match-day 33: RC Strasburg v Rennes
The Stade de La Meinau sees Wednesday action as RCSA take on Rennes – 9:00pm GMT.
Rennes currently sit in third place as they travel to fifth placed RCSA.
RC Strasburg have 53 points to their name, going into this tie
Having dropped a total of four points in their past two games, Julien Stephan won’t be devastated by those results, but will be eager to secure a consistent run of form.
Also, RCSA are adept this season at avoiding defeat, be it a scrappy win or a frustrating draw. However, that is the kind of form that has taken them up the table to where the now sit. They currently stand fifth in the League, with 53 points for a total of 14 wins, 7 losses and 11 draws having won 14 fixtures, drawn 11 matches, and lost seven fixtures.
RCSA have won nine matches, drawn four meetings, and lost three games of their 16 League matches at home this season.
RC Strasburg will see 56 points so far this season, should they secure a win.
Good Attacking Performance
They have a good scoring rate of 53 goals (51 from open play and two penalties). Their stand out attacking players have been Kevin Gameiro (5), Majeed Waris (2), and Habib Diallo (2). RCSA have conceded 34 goals.
RCSA are likely to be missing three of their key players when they start Wednesday’s game, due to injury and illness.
Rennes arrive at this meeting, having secured 56 points so far this season
This match sees Rennes looking for a return to form, following a defeat in their last match against AS Mónaco.
Also, With 56 points, they currently sit third in the League. The breakdown for the team’s record is 17 wins, 10 losses and 5 draws having won 17 fixtures, drawn five meetings, and lost 10 games.
Rennes’ away record is remarkable and poses a significant threat to RCSA. In the 16 games they’ve played on the road this season, they have so far won six matches, drawn four fixtures, and lost six meetings.
Winning this fixture will see Rennes on 59 points.
Good Attacking Performance
This has been a good season so far for Rennes, in terms of goals scored (69). This is largely down to the efforts of their stand-out attackers – Martin Terrier (10), Sehrou Guirassy (7), and Benjamin Bourigeaud (6). Rennes have conceded 34 goals.
Going into Wednesday’s game, Bruno Genesio without four of his players, due to illness or injury.
RC Strasburg v Rennes – Head-to-Head.
Regarding their historical duels this is an encounter that has often resulted in a visitor win. Rennes have the lion’s share of victories with 15 victories and eight draws. Additionally, the two teams have drawn all last two fixtures played.
Other standout players for RCSA are Majeed Waris and Habib Diallo with two goals and two goals respectively and for Rennes are Sehrou Guirassy and Benjamin Bourigeaud with seven goals and six goals respectively.
