AC Milan vs Rennes Prediction, Tips & Odds – 15.02.2024

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February 14, 2024

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AC Milan vs Rennes Prediction 15.02.2024. In the first leg of the Europa League round of 32, AC Milan will host Rennes on Thursday at 9:00 PM at the San Siro stadium.

Both teams are in very good form, so we can expect an exciting match.

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AC Milan vs Rennes Odds

AC Milan Team News

Considering the tough opponents in the Champions League – Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain, and Newcastle United – it was no surprise that Milan failed to advance from the ‘Group of Death’. Finishing third, they now find themselves in the Europa League, where they’ll have to fight for a spot in the last 16. While they had hoped to replicate last year’s success and at least reach the semifinals, things have turned out differently.

Despite the challenges, Milan has shown improvement in attack, but they still face defensive issues. Their recent important victory over Napoli has brought them closer to the second spot in Serie A. However, their return to the Champions League looks promising, albeit with a lack of experience in the Europa League.

Furthermore, they are dealing with injuries to key players like Davide Calabria, Pierre Kalulu, and Fikayo Tomori, which further complicates the situation. Additionally, Olivier Giroud is crucial in attack, but also the oldest player who could score in the Europa League knockout phase, highlighting the importance of experience in such competitions.

With all these challenges, Milan’s future in European competitions remains uncertain, but their quality and potential continue to give hope to fans that they could achieve success in the Europa League and come back stronger in the next Champions League season.

Rennes Team News

Aside from winning the Intertoto Cup in 2008, Rennes hasn’t had luck in claiming continental trophies. However, this year’s journey to Italy brings them in exceptional form. Les Rouge et Noirs enter this match with a streak of seven victories, including a win over Marseille in the Coupe de France. Additionally, they haven’t suffered a defeat since their last Europa League group stage match two months ago.

The arrival of coach Julien Stephan has brought positive changes, and Rennes is now closing in on the fifth spot in Ligue 1. However, their path in the Europa League is not easy, as they had to settle for second place in the group.

Now they face a tough playoff. Despite the challenges, the team is seeking a third consecutive European victory, but history suggests that their trip to Italy will be challenging, given their previous three losses on Italian soil.

Key players like Benjamin Bourigeaud, who recently scored the winning goal against Le Havre, will be crucial, and reinforcements like Azor Matusiwa and Alidu Seidu could provide additional strength. However, the team will need to compensate for the absence of influential players like Enzo Le Fee and Fabian Rieder, who are currently injured.

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Review

AC Milan vs Rennes H2H

It’s intriguing that these two teams have never played against each other in history.

Injuries and suspensions

AC Milan: Davide Calabria, Pierre Kalulu, Fikayo Tomori

Rennes: Enzo Le Fee, Fabian Rieder

Expected Lineups

AC Milan (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Florenzi, Gabbia, Hernandez, Jimenez; Reijnders, Adli; Pulisic, Loftus-Cheek, Leao; Giroud

Rennes (4-4-2): Mandanda; G. Doue, Seidu, Theate, Truffert; Bourigeaud, Matusiwa, Santamaria, D. Doue; Kalimuendo, Terrier