Celtic will have their work cut out to get a result away in France after being given a Europa League reprieve, and after a difficult few weeks for Neil Lennon and his side this could be just the tonic they are looking for after a difficult patch in the SPL.
Rennes are in good form and are aiming for a solid finish in the French League this season. They have a lot of technically gifted players on the ball which allows them to retain possession for long periods of time. Rennes are odds on to win at 8/11 in a couple of places.
Celtic are struggling domestically and have conceded a lot of ground to Rangers at the top of the Scottish Premier League already. They will be using the Europa League as a distraction from domestic football and they should enjoy the occasion. Celtic are 4s with a few bookies on the market.
If Rennes are allowed to keep the ball for long periods of time and create a lot of chances then they will win this match by a healthy score line. Rennes have some quick players in key areas of the pitch that will stretch the Celtic defence. Rennes to win 3-0 is priced at 14/1 with 188bet.
Celtic will just have to sit back and wait for their chances to attack. They need to take the game to Rennes well when they have the ball and make it difficult and frustrating for the French side in front of their own crowd. A 2-1 away win is 16s with a few bookies which is a good price.
Victor Montano is the favourite to get the first goal of the game. Montano is the sort of attacking player who can pop up in different positions all over the attack. He is great at bringing others into the game and also at playing on the shoulder of the opposition defence. He is 11/2 to score first.
The action kicks off at 18:00 GMT.
