Rennes vs OFI Predictions
UEFA Europa League · World
Rennes
Full Time
2 - 1
AI predicted 1 - 1
OFI
Win Probability (1X2)
Best Value Pick
Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5
Match Result
8.2/10Rennes Rally Late to Edge OFI in Europa League Thriller at Roazhon Park
Rennes staged a dramatic comeback to secure a 2-1 victory over OFI in a pulsating UEFA Europa League encounter at Roazhon Park. Despite dominating possession and peppering the OFI goal with 25 shots, the hosts found themselves trailing early after Kodro’s 10th-minute opener for the visitors. However, relentless pressure finally paid off as Rennes struck twice in the final quarter-hour, with goals in the 76th and 90th minutes completing the turnaround. OFI, set up in a resilient 3-4-3, frustrated Rennes for much of the evening, defending deep and looking to hit on the break. Yet the French side’s superior quality and attacking intent ultimately proved decisive, as they overwhelmed the Greek visitors with wave after wave of attacks, racking up 67% possession and 13 corners. The result leaves Rennes in the ascendancy, while OFI will rue their inability to hold onto a precious lead.
😅 AI Prediction Report
CLOSE BUT NO CIGARPredicted
1 - 1
Actual
2 - 1
💰 Bet Results0/2 hit
Key Moments
10' — Goal
K. Kodro finishes a swift OFI counterattack to give the visitors a shock early lead.
76' — Goal
L. Blas levels for Rennes, finally beating Christogeorgos after sustained pressure.
90' — Goal
Rennes complete the comeback with a stoppage-time winner, assisted by Mousa Tamari.
34' — Yellow Card
S. Szymański booked for a tactical foul in midfield.
63' — Yellow Card
A. Bouchalakis shown yellow for persistent infringement.
Rennes
Rennes delivered a dominant attacking display, controlling the tempo with 67% possession and unleashing 25 shots, 9 of which were on target. Despite falling behind early, they kept their composure, maintained relentless pressure, and were eventually rewarded with two late goals. The midfield trio orchestrated play effectively, while the front three constantly stretched the OFI backline. Defensively, Rennes were rarely troubled, conceding just two shots all match. Their patience and persistence in the final third were key to breaking down a stubborn OFI defense.
Key Players
Strengths
Weaknesses
OFI
OFI executed their defensive game plan well for much of the match, taking a shock lead through Kodro and maintaining their shape in a compact 3-4-3. Their backline absorbed significant pressure, with Christogeorgos making several key saves to keep them in contention. However, OFI struggled to retain possession and offered little attacking threat, registering just two shots and one on target. As Rennes intensified their assault late on, OFI’s resistance finally broke, exposing their inability to transition from defense to attack.
Key Players
Strengths
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Tactical Analysis
Rennes lined up in a fluid 4-3-3, using their full-backs to stretch the play and dominate possession. Their midfield trio dictated the tempo, recycling possession and probing for openings, while the front three rotated positions to unsettle the OFI defense. Set pieces and crosses from wide areas were a constant threat, as evidenced by their 13 corners. OFI’s 3-4-3 was deployed with a defensive mindset, often morphing into a back five out of possession. They focused on compactness and breaking quickly, but their inability to hold the ball or link midfield to attack left them under siege for long stretches. Substitutions aimed at shoring up the defense late on were ultimately unable to stem the Rennes tide.
Turning Point
L. Blas’s equalizer in the 76th minute shifted momentum irreversibly in Rennes’ favor, paving the way for the late winner.
Man of the Match
L. Blas
Sparked the comeback with a vital equalizer and was a constant attacking threat.
Rennes vs OFI: Match Preview
Rennes return to European action at Roazhon Park in need of attacking improvement, having failed to score in three of their last five and coming off back-to-back defeats. Their Europa League campaign began with a goalless draw away at Sturm Graz, and despite averaging 14.6 shots per game recently, their output has been blunt. OFI, meanwhile, are riding a five-match unbeaten run, including a 2-0 win over Hoffenheim in their group opener and a string of domestic clean sheets. Both sides are chasing momentum in a group where defensive solidity has dominated early proceedings.
Statistically, this fixture is shaped by both teams' defensive records. Rennes have averaged just 0.6 goals scored and 1.2 conceded across their last five, while OFI have been even more watertight, conceding only 0.4 per game and keeping four clean sheets in that span. OFI's attack is more productive, with 2.0 goals per game over the last five, but their shot and possession numbers (8.8 shots, 36.8% possession) suggest a counter-attacking style that may limit chances in France. Both sides have seen only one BTTS result in their last five matches, and under 2.5 goals has landed in two-thirds of their combined recent games.
Given these rates, the model expects a tight, low-scoring match, likely decided by a single goal or a stalemate. Rennes' home advantage is offset by their attacking struggles and OFI's defensive discipline. The likeliest scenario is a 1-1 draw, with neither side able to sustain attacking pressure for long periods. The most plausible deviation is if OFI's counter-attacks find early success, but the base rates point to a cautious contest.
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Over 2.5 Goals
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BTTS: Yes
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Likely Scores
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Rennes vs OFI Prediction Confidence at a Glance
How strongly the model leans on each market.
Stats Worth Knowing
The numbers behind Rennes vs OFI that most previews miss.
- 1Rennes have failed to score in three of their last five matches despite averaging 14.6 shots per game.
- 2OFI have kept four clean sheets in their last five and conceded just two goals in that stretch.
- 3Only two of the last ten combined matches for these sides have seen both teams score.
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Where the Model Sees Value: Rennes vs OFI(2)
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Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5
Both teams have kept 100% clean sheets in group play and have under 2.5 goals in 67% (Rennes) and 67% (OFI) of their last six combined matches; shot volumes are modest and failed-to-score counts are high for Rennes.
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BTTS: No
Rennes have failed to score in three of their last five, and OFI have conceded just 0.4 goals per game in their last five; both teams have only one BTTS result in their last five.
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The Case For This Rennes vs OFI Prediction
This match projects as a low-scoring contest between two sides with high recent clean sheet rates and limited attacking output from Rennes. OFI arrive with a perfect defensive record in group play and a pragmatic approach away from home, while Rennes have struggled for goals and failed to score in three of their last five matches.
Key Factors at a Glance
Attack
- →Rennes average just 0.6 goals scored per game in their last five, with three matches failing to find the net.
Defence
- →OFI have kept four clean sheets in their last five, conceding just 0.4 per game.
- →Both teams have 100% clean sheet rates in the Europa League group stage so far.
🚩 Rennes vs OFI Corners Prediction
medium confidenceOur corners model projects roughly 8 corners for Rennes and 4 for OFI, for an expected total of 12. That makes the model lean Over 9.5 corners (76%). Over 8.5: 84% · Over 10.5: 65%.
How Rennes and OFI Are Arriving
Form, fitness and who's likely to start.
Rennes vs OFI Goalscorer Form
Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.
Renneslast 5 matchesScoring consistently
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
OFIlast 5 matchesOccasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Rennes enter this match on a two-game losing streak, having failed to score in their last two and three of the last five. Their only recent win came at home to Marseille (1-0). OFI, in contrast, are unbeaten in five, with four wins and a draw, and have not conceded more than once in any of those matches.
Rennes vs OFI — Last 4 Matches
What History Says: Rennes vs OFI
There is no head-to-head record between Rennes and OFI, so no direct matchup trends can be referenced for this fixture.
Rennes vs OFI Head-to-Head History
Last 1 meeting between these sides
1
Rennes wins
0
Draws
0
OFI wins
Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Rennes vs OFI
With no bookmaker odds available, value analysis is not possible. The model's strongest lean is towards under 2.5 goals and against both teams to score, based on the underlying rates and recent clean sheet records. Any value would likely be found in low-goal markets if odds are posted in line with typical Europa League group stage expectations.
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1X2
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams Score
Best Value Markets Found by the Model
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Things to Watch: Rennes vs OFI
- ⚠️No bookmaker odds available, so value assessment is limited.
- ⚠️No head-to-head data—uncertainty in cross-league matchup.
- ⚠️Small sample size for both teams in group play and away/home splits.
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Final Verdict
Rennes 1–1 OFIA 1-1 draw is the statistical baseline, driven by Rennes' inability to convert shots into goals and OFI's robust defensive record. The strongest data point is the combined clean sheet rate (six in the last ten matches), suggesting a low goal ceiling. The main risk is OFI's recent attacking efficiency carrying over, but the underlying shot and possession numbers indicate a cagey affair.
Rennes vs OFI: Common Questions
Who will win Rennes vs OFI?
The model gives Rennes a 36% chance to win, OFI a 30% chance, and a draw 34%. Both teams are defensively solid, so a draw is the likeliest outcome based on current rates.
Will both teams score in Rennes vs OFI?
Only 41% probability is assigned to both teams scoring, as Rennes have failed to score in three of their last five and OFI have conceded just 0.4 per game recently.
Is under 2.5 goals likely in Rennes vs OFI?
Yes, under 2.5 goals is rated at 67% probability, with both teams combining for six clean sheets in their last ten matches and modest attacking numbers from Rennes.
How This Prediction Was Made
The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Rennes vs OFI: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.
This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.
Last updated: 8 October 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.