TIPS - RC Lens VS Stade Rennais FC

[(RC Lens) Strength]:
1. RC Lens are in 2nd place in the league with 46 points, trailing the top spot by 2 points behind Paris Saint-Germain FC. They must secure all 3 points in this match to compete for the league lead.
2. Wesley Said and Odsonne Edouard have both scored 8 goals and provided 2 assists this season, serving as the team's offensive firepower.
3. Although RC Lens previously lost 3-1 away to Olympique de Marseille, the team adjusted their form and secured 2 consecutive wins in their last two matches.
4. RC Lens achieved 9 wins and 1 loss in their 10 league home matches this season, scoring 18 goals while conceding only 4, making them the team with the fewest home goals conceded in the league.
5. RC Lens hold the upper hand in their last 11 encounters with Stade Rennais FC, with 5 wins and 6 draws, giving them a psychological advantage.

[(RC Lens) Weakness]:
1. The team's starting center-back, Jonathan Gradit, has started 10 matches this season but has been sidelined long-term due to injury and will continue to miss this match.

[(Stade Rennais FC) Strength]:
1. Stade Rennais FC are currently in 6th place in the league with 31 points, just 1 point away from the top 5. They aim to earn points in this match to secure a better ranking.
2. Young center-back Jeremy Jacquet has started 18 league matches this season. He will join Liverpool F.C. for over 60 million euros but will continue playing for Stade Rennais FC until the end of the season.

[(Stade Rennais FC) Neutral]:
1. Stade Rennais FC signed the MVP of the U-20 World Cup final, Yassir Zabiri, for a transfer fee of 10 million euros. This match is expected to be his debut.

[(Stade Rennais FC) Weakness]:
1. Esteban Lepaul has scored 8 goals and provided 3 assists this season but has failed to score in his last 7 matches, recently falling into a goal drought.
2. Stade Rennais FC lost all of their last 3 matches, conceding 9 goals while failing to score any, performing poorly both offensively and defensively.
3. Stade Rennais FC achieved 3 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses in their 10 league away matches this season, losing both of their last two away matches.

[Tips]:
Stade Rennais FC have been in poor form recently, losing all of their last 3 matches.

The team conceded 9 goals while failing to score any, clearly struggling both offensively and defensively, losing their previous stability and falling into a slump.

Meanwhile, RC Lens, after suffering a defeat and losing the top spot, recently adjusted their form and secured 2 consecutive wins.

Playing at their home ground, where they excel, they are expected to secure 3 points to continue chasing Paris Saint-Germain FC for the top position.

[Recommended]:
RC Lens (-0.5/1)