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Rennes vs OFI prediction

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Round
League Stage - 2
Venue
Roazhon Park, Rennes
Referee
Andrea Colombo

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Form

Recent form

Rennes
51Average

Last 5 matches · 2W-1D-2L · +2 goal difference

OFI
12Very poor

Last 5 matches · 0W-1D-4L · -7 goal difference

Our call

Our verdict

Double Chance
Rennes or Draw

BetGenius backs Rennes or Draw (Double Chance) at 74% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.

74%
Confidence
Solid
Preview

Match preview

Rennes welcome OFI for round two of the UEFA Europa League stage looking to assert authority on their own ground. The French side opened their European campaign with a disciplined 0-0 draw away at Sturm Graz and have found confidence at home, having secured victories against Auxerre by 4-1 and Marseille by 1-0 in recent domestic outings.

OFI head into this fixture seeking stability after an uneven run of form across all competitions. While they earned a notable 2-0 European win against 1899 Hoffenheim and an away victory over Olympiakos in September, they were beaten 3-0 by AEK Athens in their most recent away assignment.

Rennes have maintained solid defensive discipline in continental competition, matching OFI's clean sheet from the opening round. With home advantage firmly on their side, Rennes are positioned to dictate the tempo against a visiting side trying to recover from their weekend domestic loss.

Analysis

Key factors

  1. Rennes have won their last two matches on home turf, scoring five goals across victories over Auxerre and Marseille.
  2. Rennes opened their European campaign with a clean sheet in a 0-0 draw away to Sturm Graz.
  3. OFI conceded three goals in their last outing, falling 3-0 on the road against AEK Athens.
  4. Both sides kept clean sheets in their opening round matches in this competition.
  5. OFI are without defender N. Marinakis due to a groin injury, while Rennes will miss Q. Merlin and A. Nordin.
Availability

Team news

Rennes

  • E. LepaulAnkle Injury

OFI

  • A. ChatzigiovanisOff the roster
  • A. Leya IsekaGroin Injury
  • N. MarinakisGroin Injury
  • N. ChristogeorgosInactive
Numbers

Statistical comparison

Rennes at homeOFI away
4
Played
4
3-1-0
W-D-L
1-0-3
2.5
Scored /game
1.3
1.3
Conceded /game
2.3
—
Clean sheets
—
—
Failed to score
—
80%
BTTS (last 5)
60%
80%
Over 2.5 (last 5)
80%

Combined scoring rate: 3.8 goals per game (Rennes at home plus OFI away).

Table

Table context

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#TeamPGDPts
10AZ AlkmaarPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)3+46
11Omonia NicosiaPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)3+16
12LyonPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)3-16
13RennesPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)3+15
14Real SociedadPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)3+54
15Crystal PalacePromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)3+34
16Sparta PrahaPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)3+24
231899 HoffenheimPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)303
24AC MilanPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)3-13
25Celta Vigo3-13
26OFI3-13
27Jagiellonia3-23
28Torreense3-33
29Celje3-51
History

Head-to-head

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1
Rennes
0
Draws
0
OFI

Rennes have won 1 of the last 1 meeting.

  • 2026-10-15Rennes2-1OFI
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Predictions

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FeaturedWON
Double Chance
Rennes or Draw
74%
Confidence

Rennes have been reliable at home, posting consecutive victories over Marseille (1-0) and Auxerre (4-1). While their European campaign began with a scoreless draw against Sturm Graz, their defensive organisation at home provides a solid baseline. OFI have shown quality with their 2-0 win over Hoffenheim, but their heavy 3-0 defeat at AEK Athens exposes defensive lapses on the road. Backing Rennes with the draw covered accounts for OFI's occasional stubbornness while heavily favouring the French side's home consistency.

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Published October 15, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.