Roazhon Park, Rennes, France – As we enter the thick of Ligue 1 season, Rennes and Monaco dey prepare for wetin go be serious encounter this Saturday evening. Two points separate the two sides on the table, but their recent performances be like light and shadow.
Rennes don rally round after wey dem manage to climb back from the edge. After squeezing out a 1-0 win against Paris FC, dem don show say their form dey improve. Under the watchful eyes of coach Habib Beye, who nearly packed him bags for home weeks ago, dem don achieve back-to-back victories, makin sure say dem no go lose face for fans.
Meanwhile, Monaco dey enter this match fresh from a rough patch, wey dem receive serious slaps, like the 4-1 embarrassing loss to RC Lens. E no go too sweet for dem as dem try to recover from five games without a win for league. This month, dem no fit grab even one point, and if dem no turn the tide this weekend, e go be the first time dem go face three losses in a row since 2022-23 season.
Last season, Monaco don dey flex their muscles against Rennes, winning all their last four matches against dem, all by just one goal. We fit expect say the likes of Esteban Lepaul, wey don score eight goals so far for the season, fit change the game dynamics if he shake body to find space.
On the flip side, Ansu Fati self dey on fire, don score five goals for his last eight league appearances. If Monaco fit tap into im scoring touch, e fit bring dem the light wey dem need to shine on their away journey.
No forget say both teams get small injury worries, with key players missing make dem no meet up for this clash. But, Monaco go dey wish say dia time off don help dem recharge and come back strong.
As dem don dey approach dis mouth-watering match, we dey expect fireworks. Predictions say Rennes fit hold dem ground as dem dey home, but if Monaco fit find dia rhythm, we fit see some surprising twist wey go make this match even hotter.
For betters out there, the odds don shift, but one thing na sure – dis match go determine wetin go happen next for both club’s standings.
So grab your palm wine and recline well, as we dey set for the action!
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