Rennes vs AC Milan Prediction 22.02.2024

• Competition: UEFA Europa League &— intermediate stage 2nd leg
• Date: Thursday, 22nd, February 2024
• Kickoff: 17:45 UTC / 18.45 CET
• Venue: Roazhon Park (Rennes)

AC Milan is preparing to travel to France to compete against Rennes on Thursday night, with the goal of securing a spot in the last 16 of the UEFA second-tier competition.

Rennes vs AC Milan Betting Tips: BTTS

Following a 0-3 loss to the Rossoneri at San Siro in the first leg, Rennes finds themselves in a challenging position to offset Serie A team’s advantage. However, they are undeniably ready to give it their all from the start, ensuring an exciting contest in the second leg.

Despite experiencing a setback during their visit to the well-known “boot,” it’s clear that Julien Stephan’s team hasn’t lost their momentum. They demonstrated their remarkable domestic performance by defeating Clermont 3-1, marking their ninth win in their last 10 games across all competitions.

Rennes is determined to stay in European football this term, bolstered by impressive performances in the new calendar year. They are prepared to emulate Spanish team Valencia’s remarkable feat from the 2013-14 campaign. Valencia managed to overturn a 0-3 first-leg deficit against Basel, ultimately achieving a thrilling 5-3 aggregate win after extra time. Rennes realizes they may need to accomplish something similar, yet they are not planning to back down easily.

Roazhon Park fans hold a firm belief in their beloved club’s ability to pull off a miracle in the Europa League preliminary round, fueled by their unwavering support. This belief gains further steam considering their opponent, AC Milan, is coming into the return leg disoriented and rattled, having suffered a surprising 2-4 defeat at the hands of AC Monza in the weekend Serie A action.

The shocking defeat of Rossoneri during their Sunday visit not only inspired Rennes to envision a possible comeback, but also destroyed any Scudetto aspirations for Pioli’s team. This loss extended their deficit to Inter, their Milanese rivals, to an unassailable 11 points. At the same time, they missed an opportunity to overtake Juve and secure the second position in the SA standings.

Despite being one step away from the last-16 in UEFA’s second-tier tournament, AC Milan might still have concerns about their obvious defensive weaknesses. These were particularly highlighted during their away games, given that they have allowed at least two goals in a staggering eight out of their last 10 matches across all competitions.

Despite the lack of defensive stability, the Italian red-and-blacks have showcased incredible productivity in the final third, netting at least twice in each of their last nine away matches and will be confident of maintaining their high rate of goal-scoring on the road. Simultaneously, Rennes will seek to capitalize on the vulnerable Rossoneri defense to etch their name into the scoresheet, particularly after rattling the opposition’s net in all but one of their 16 home fixtures this season. Therefore, we think that BTTS seems a tempting selection.