Juventus vs Rennes prediction — the Bianconeri welcome Rennes to the Allianz Stadium in Turin on Thursday for UEFA Europa League Matchday 3, with kick-off at 17:45 WAT. The hosts sit top of the league-phase table with a perfect six points from six, but Sunday’s 3-0 humbling by Lazio in Serie A and a lengthening injury list have taken the gloss off their European form.
Our Juventus vs Rennes prediction has to weigh that contrast. Juventus are down in eighth in Serie A after the Lazio defeat, yet they have been flawless in Europe, backing up their Matchday 1 win with a 2-1 victory at Celta Vigo last time out. Rennes, meanwhile, are Ligue 1’s entertainers — their last five games have produced 20 goals — but they may have to do without top scorer Esteban Lepaul, who is an ankle doubt for the trip to Turin.
Juventus vs Rennes Match Preview
Juventus top the Europa League standings but were brought back down to earth by Lazio, who beat them 3-0 in Turin on Sunday. The injury crisis is the bigger worry: Francisco Conceicao dislocated his shoulder in that game, while Kenan Yildiz, Khephren Thuram, captain Manuel Locatelli, Jeff Ekhator and Kamil Grabara are all out, and Arman Durmisi is suspended.
Rennes sit 13th in the league phase on four points (one win, one draw) and arrive in Turin off a chaotic 4-3 defeat at Paris FC, although they beat OFI Crete 2-1 in Europe last week and thrashed Auxerre 4-1 the week before. With Valentin Rongier returning to captain the visitors, the French side’s lively attack can trouble a makeshift Juventus midfield — but the hosts’ home edge in Europe should still tell. This Juventus vs Rennes prediction leans on Juventus’ perfect European record against Rennes’ leaky defence. Read our PREVIEW: Juventus vs Lazio prediction, betting tips, team news for more on the Bianconeri’s domestic troubles.
Team Recent Form
Juventus (L-W-D-L-W)
- 18 Oct — Juventus 0-3 Lazio
- 15 Oct — Celta Vigo 1-2 Juventus (Europa League)
- 11 Oct — Cagliari 1-1 Juventus
- 2 Oct — Juventus 0-1 Cremonese (friendly)
- 20 Sep — Juventus 2-0 Atalanta
Juventus are 8th in Serie A.
Rennes (L-W-W-L-L)
- 18 Oct — Paris FC 4-3 Rennes
- 15 Oct — Rennes 2-1 OFI Crete (Europa League)
- 11 Oct — Rennes 4-1 Auxerre
- 2 Oct — Laval 1-0 Rennes
- 19 Sep — Lyon 4-0 Rennes
Rennes are 13th in the UEL league phase on 4 points (1 win, 1 draw).
Key Stats
- Juventus sit 1st in the UEL league phase on 6 points; Rennes are 13th on 4.
- Rennes’ last 5 games have produced 20 goals.
- The clubs’ only previous meetings were the 1999 Intertoto Cup final, won 4-2 on aggregate by Juventus.
Here is our Juventus vs Rennes prediction for the exact scoreline.
2-1 — Juventus’ home edge in Europe should tell, but an injury-hit midfield against Rennes’ lively attack points to both teams scoring.
Juventus vs Rennes H2H
- 1999 UEFA Intertoto Cup final — Juventus won 4-2 on aggregate (2-0 home, 2-2 away).
- Rennes have never beaten Juventus (0 wins, 1 draw).
- 27 years since the last meeting between the clubs.
- Thursday’s clash is their first-ever meeting in the Europa League era.
Pre Game Odds
The Juventus vs Rennes prediction markets price the hosts as clear favourites:
- Juventus win — 1.62 (Bet9ja via livetipsportal); ghanasoccernet also quotes Juventus at 1.53 (bookmaker unnamed).
- Draw — not found from a named bookmaker.
- Rennes win — 5.80 (Mozzart via livetipsportal).
Team News Juventus
Francisco Conceicao is out after dislocating his shoulder against Lazio. Kenan Yildiz, Khephren Thuram, captain Manuel Locatelli, Jeff Ekhator and Kamil Grabara are also sidelined, while Arman Durmisi is suspended, leaving the hosts short of midfield options.
Team News Rennes
Esteban Lepaul, Ligue 1’s top scorer, is an ankle doubt and may miss the trip to Turin, with Boulaye Dia expected to replace him up front. Valentin Rongier returns to captain the side.
Juventus possible XI: Vicario; Kalulu, Gatti, Kelly; Celik, Luiz, Sarr, Cambiaso; McKennie, Alajbegovic; Woltemade.
Rennes possible XI: Samba; Reynolds, Cresswell, Ait Boudlal, Nagida; Szymanski, Rongier, Camara; Blas, Dia, Soumare.
Lineups via Sports Mole (Khel Now variants differ; XIs presented as possible).
Juventus vs Rennes Betting Tips
Our Juventus vs Rennes prediction comes with three betting tips:
- Tip 1 — Result: Juventus win.
- Tip 2 — Over-Under 2.5: Over 2.5 goals.
- Tip 3 — BTTS Yes-No: Yes.
That is why our Juventus vs Rennes prediction lands on both teams to score as the hot tip — Rennes have scored in four of their last five games and Juventus are missing half their midfield, so the visitors can nick one in Turin.
