RC Strasbourg – Stade Rennais : race for Europe at the Meinau 
The French league serves up a big one this Sunday. Strasbourg host Stade Rennais in a clash that could shape the European places. Both clubs are chasing continental qualification at the end of the season. Kick-off will open the door to a tight tactical scrap. The points on offer are huge for both sides. The tension is already building inside the Meinau.
Strasbourg’s remarkable run 
The home side arrive off a historic European qualification. That statement win against Mainz made everyone sit up. The Alsace club have not lost in the league since early February. They are now on a seven-match unbeaten run in Ligue 1. A win would cut the gap to Stade Rennais in the table. The coaching staff will be hoping to ride the wave of confidence. Their back line, though, will need to stay alert to quick counter-attacks.
Rennes’ big ambitions 
The coach is working with a squad in fine nick at the moment. Stade Rennais sit sixth in the standings. The target is still Champions League qualification. They have won their last three away games. Their record on the road is among the best in the country. The win in the first meeting gives Rennes a psychological edge. The visitors head into this one with real calm.
Expected line-ups
Strasbourg : Penders ; Doue, Doukoure, Omobamidele, Chilwell ; El Mourabet, Barco, Nanasi ; Yassine, Enciso, Godo
Stade Rennais : Samba ; Sideu, Boudial, Brassier, Merlin ; Blas, Szymanski, Camara, Tamari ; Embolo, Lepaul
Football Prediction RC Strasbourg vs Stade Rennais
Draw or Stade Rennais win
The home side’s European exertions could weigh heavily here. Rennes should have the edge in terms of physical freshness as the game wears on.
Franck Haise’s team have the know-how to handle the tempo. Quick transitions will punish the space Strasbourg leave behind.
Overall control should see the visitors leave with a positive result on Sunday.
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