Rennes vs Villarreal Prediction & Betting Tips - Europa League

Prediction published on 12/12/2023, 12:45  by Sridhar in Europa League Predictions

It’s a top of the table clash in Group F of the Europa League as Rennes host Villarreal with both teams eyeing a round-of-16 place. This matchday six will be played at the Roazhon Park on Thursday with the hosts top with 12 points and the visitors second with ten points. Both teams are already guaranteed to finish in the top-two, with the first spot earning a ticket to the round-of-16 while the second place earns a knockout round playoffs berth. Rennes are top of the table after a 3-0 over Maccabi Haifa in their last matchday and need just a point to secure that top spot. That victory made it three wins in a row for the French side in the competition after a loss on matchday two – a 1-0 defeat against Villarreal. Recent form has been shaky though, with back-to-back defeats in Ligue 1 coming into this match.

Villarreal missed a chance to go top of the table with a goalless draw against Maccabi Haifa, keeping them two points behind leaders. That stalemate ended a run of three straight wins, which came after starting their Europa League campaign with a draw on matchday one. The visitors aren’t any better in terms of recent form as they are winless across three matches in all competitions. That included two draws and a defeat, with the 3-0 defeat to Real Sociedad last weekend keeping them 13th in La Liga. Despite such poor numbers coming into this crucial game, Villarreal would be betting high on improvements considering how they have raised their game in the Europa League. The Spaniards have won five of their last seven away Europa League games, drawing and losing just one each.