Rennes v Leicester predictions: Foxes to pick off vaunted hosts

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Rennes v Leicester City in the Europa Conference League on Thursday.

Where to watch

BT Sport ESPN, 5.45pm Thursday

Best bet

Leicester draw no bet
1pt 2-1 Boyles

Match preview

Rennes are going well in Ligue 1 but that didn't count for much at Leicester in the first leg of this Europa Conference League tie which the Foxes won 2-0.

The Bretons bounced back to demolish Lyon 4-2 away over the weekend but those opponents are a long way from the force they once were.

There's a danger of overestimating sides like Rennes, who are clearly capable and in with a shot at Champions League qualification through their league position, but they also play an open game which could play into Leicester's hands.

Their home form is decent but Spurs drew 2-2 at Roazhon Park in the group stage and Vitesse played out a 3-3 thriller there. Most of their games produce goals.

Rennes need to be positive with at least two goals to find against Brendan Rodgers' side, who should get plenty of opportunities on the counter as they bid to put this tie to bed.

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