Toulouse vs Rennes Prediction: Both teams to score in this fixture

As Toulouse rediscovers their form after the break, they put up a couple of impressive displays in some matches, enabling the team to gain points and move from the relegation battle zone. Considering teams in the lower part of the table (10th to 20th), Toulouse has scored the most goals. Hence a goal is expected from the home side. 

Rennes, however, has found things difficult after the league resumed. Rennes moved down the table, from 3rd to 5th, and must win this match to keep their hope of playing champions league football alive. The attacking force of Renne (particularly Amine Gouiri) implies a goal is to be expected from the away side. Hence, BTTS is a sure bet but an away win is also very likely. 

Toulouse’s season is turning out to be good after a disappointing first half of the season. The home side will be hoping to continue their amazing run with another win in this match after defeating Reims. At home, Toulouse have won 5 of the 11 matches played while 2 of the home matches ended in defeats. Of the 22 matcehs played, Toulouse have scored 36 goals. A concern for the Toulouse will be the number of clean sheets. Toulouse have managed to keep clean sheet in only 18% of the matches played this season.

With Rennes not participating in the Coupe de France, a week of rest and training may be beneficial to help the team rediscover the form displayed in the first half of the season. Rennes are a very good side at home but the away form of the team is very disturbing. The last 5 away matches played resulted in 3 losses, 1 win and 1 draw. Considering points gained when playing away from home, Rennes would have been 13th on the Ligue 1 table. The form of Amine Gouiri would however be good news for Rennes as he will cause Toulouse trouble. 

Rennes won 38 of the 84 matches played with Toulouse while Toulouse has 26 wins; 20 ended in a draw. Rennes is still superior in the fixture as Toulouse has not managed to defeat Rennes in the last 7 matches played.

Considering goals, 7 of the last 8 matcehes involving Rennes resulted in over 2.5 goals with Rennes registering 2 goals. However, Toulouse have not tasted defeat in the last 5 matches played.

Renne have failed to scored a goal in just one of the 36 matches played in Ligue 1. Toulouse are the highest scoring team considering teams in the lower half of the table. Hence, BTTS is a good bet to place. Also, considering the goals both teams are scoring, the match may end with over 2.5 goals. The form of Amine Gouiri makes him a likely goal scorer in the match. Expect more corner as both team will be playing attacking football. 

• Over 2.5 goals for 1.724 odds (betking);
• BTTS for 1.6 odds (1xbet);
• Over 9 corners for 1.83 odds (bet365)