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Prediction 1
Rennes to Win
7/10 (1.70)
Prediction 2
Under 2.5 Goals
4/6 (1.66)
Prediction 3
BTTS – No
7/10 (1.70)
*These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing.
Shakhtar Donetsk travel to the Roazhon Park for only the first time in their history for the Europa League meeting between the two teams. This Rennes vs Shakhtar Donetsk prediction takes a look at the second leg encounter with the Ukrainian outfit coming on the back of a 2-1 lead from the first leg.
Rennes vs Shakhtar Donetsk – Free Betting Tips, Odds, & Predictions
Rennes are big favourites coming into the game and they were able to get a 2-0 success over Clermont in the recent league encounter. Shakhtar Donetsk have not been involved in any action since the victory over Rennes.
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Rennes to win
Rennes head into the encounter with very few days of preparation for the game. Shakhtar Donetsk have had the last few days completely dedicated to working out their tactics for the upcoming match. The Ukrainian outfit are likely to be unapologetic, but they may go for a defensive approach considering the lead in the overall tie. However, this Rennes vs Shakhtar Donetsk prediction has witnessed a string of top home performances from the French outfit with four wins in the last five.
Total goals under 2.5
Shakhtar Donetsk have just returned to competitive action for the first time since November. There might continue to be rustiness within the team coming into the fixture. The Rennes vs Shakhtar Donetsk odds expect a load of fireworks due to the poor defensive performances from the visitors. Rennes, however, can be very hard opponent to overcome.
Both teams to score – no
The Rennes vs Shakhtar Donetsk prediction would go with a tight match which witnesses a lot of goals going with the struggling defensive record of Shakhtar Donetsk in recent friendly matches. Rennes are expected to offer stiff resistance coming into the game.
Preview of Rennes vs Shakhtar Donetsk Match with Team News and Analysis
Rennes
The Rennes vs Shakhtar Donetsk line ups for the upcoming match have to take into account the absence of key players because of injuries. The likes of Martin Terrier, Lorenz Assignon, Hamari Traore, and Xeka are unavailable coming into the game. Due to the excellent home record enjoyed by the French outfit, Rennes are likely to be quite confident coming into the game.
Shakhtar Donetsk
Shakhtar Donetsk have a 100% record against Rennes in the past two meetings. This would provide them with a ton of confidence coming into the Rennes – Shakhtar Donetsk game. Marian Shved and Oleh Ocheretko are the names coming into the game unavailable because of injuries.
Top Stats, Odds, and H2H Numbers for Rennes vs Shakhtar Donetsk
These are some of the best stats for the match along with the right tools to make you choose the best odds.
Head to Head
23/02/23
UEFA Europa League UEL

Rennes

Shakhtar Donetsk
2
1
Last Five - Rennes
18/04/25
France Ligue 1 LI1

Nantes

Rennes
1
2
W
13/04/25
France Ligue 1 LI1

Le Havre

Rennes
1
5
W
06/04/25
France Ligue 1 LI1

Auxerre

Rennes
1
0
L
30/03/25
France Ligue 1 LI1

Angers

Rennes
0
3
W
15/03/25
France Ligue 1 LI1

Lens

Rennes
1
0
L
Last Five - Shakhtar Donetsk
23/04/25
Ukraine Cup Ukraine

Polissya Zhytomyr

Shakhtar Donetsk
0
1
W
19/04/25
Ukraine Vyscha Liga Ukraine

Kolos Kovalivka

Shakhtar Donetsk
4
2
L
16/04/25
Ukraine Vyscha Liga Ukraine

FC Kryvbas Kriviy Rih

Shakhtar Donetsk
1
2
W
16/04/25
Ukraine Vyscha Liga Ukraine

FC Kryvbas Kriviy Rih

Shakhtar Donetsk
1
2
W
11/04/25
Ukraine Vyscha Liga Ukraine

LNZ Lebedyn

Shakhtar Donetsk
1
4
W
FAQs on Rennes vs Shakhtar Donetsk game
Where is the match going to take place? Roazhon Park
When will this match start? February 23, 2023 at 20:00 GMT
Who is the favourite team to win the game? Rennes
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