Rennes vs Chelsea Predictions

• Rennes have lost to nil in four of their last five competitive games.
• Chelsea have conceded just one goal in their last seven matches in all competitions.
• Chelsea have scored at least three goals in six of their last nine games.
• Timo Werner has scored seven goals in his last seven appearances for club and country.

Comfortable win on the cards for Lampard’s Blues

Rennes fell to another defeat on Friday as they hosted Bordeaux, and the out-of-form Ligue 1 outfit are justified underdogs as they face a Chelsea side in excellent shape.

The hosts have now lost five of their last six games in all competitions and have picked up just one point from their three Champions League outings, and with no goals in their last three matches they could find it difficult against a revitalised Chelsea back line.

Frank Lampard’s Blues picked up another win and another clean sheet at Newcastle on Saturday, extending their unbeaten run to nine games in all competitions. This run has taken them to 2nd place in the Premier League and top of their Champions League group on goal difference, and their run doesn’t look like ending any time soon.

The biggest difference for Chelsea has been a renewed sense of balance. They struggled at the back earlier this season, but they have conceded just one goal in their last seven matches and have won four of their last five games to nil.

Considering Renes have failed to score in four of their last five games, backing Chelsea to win to nil looks excellent value. The French side have lost two of their last three games 3-0, including their trip to Stamford Bridge earlier this month. With Chelsea scoring three or more goals in six of their last nine games we fancy a repeat for our correct score prediction.

We’re also backing Timo Werner to get on the scoresheet. The Germany international has scored seven goals in his last seven games for club and country and has already netted three Champions League goals this season, so he’s expected to be a real threat to Rennes’ back line.