Juventus – Rennes Preview – Who comes out of the wobble first?
Juventus against Rennes is a meeting of two teams who need a reset. Our Juventus vs Rennes betting tips start from a simple observation: neither side has kept things tight lately, and the Europa League is the stage where both want to fix a domestic slide. Kick-off is on 22 October 2026 at 16:45 GMT.
Juventus come in 8th in Serie A after a 0-3 loss at Lazio on Sunday, a game in which Luciano Spalletti was suspended and Marco Domenichini ran the touchline. Midweek last week they edged Celta Vigo 2-1, with Kolo Muani popping up in stoppage time to settle it after Woltemade had levelled. Spalletti’s side are top of the Europa League table after two rounds, but that win was a scrappy one and the draw with Cagliari before it was no better. They are slight favourites here, and “slight” is the right word.
Rennes arrive after a bruising weekend of their own. They lost 4-3 at Paris FC, going down to a penalty in the ninetieth minute plus seven, even though Estéban Lepaul scored a hat-trick from the spot and the team led or levelled three times. Before that they had beaten OFI Crete 2-1 in this competition. Franck Haise’s team scores goals and concedes them, which is a fine combination for anyone looking at the goals market.
Juventus – Rennes Betting Tips
Betting Tip: Over 2.5 goals
- Rennes have seen three or more goals in four of their last five matches
- Juventus have seen three or more goals in three of their last five matches
- Juventus have scored 10 goals in their last five matches
Rennes’ last two Ligue 1 games produced seven goals and five goals, and Juventus have conceded in three of their last five. Put a team that cannot stop scoring against a back line that cannot stop conceding and the line of over 2.5 goals looks fair. Even a Juventus win is likely to come with at least one goal going the other way.
Betting Tip: Both teams to score
- Juventus have scored in four of their last five matches
- Rennes have conceded in four of their last five matches
- Juventus have conceded in three of their last five matches
Rennes have scored in each of their last three games, including three at Paris FC, and Lepaul looks the sort of forward who will find chances against a back three still recovering from the Lazio defeat. Juventus have enough in attack to find the net as well, with Kolo Muani and Woltemade both in the goals recently. Both teams to score is the natural companion to the goals pick.
Betting Tip: Rennes +1.5 handicap
Juventus only edged Celta Vigo 2-1 and drew with Cagliari, so winning by two clear goals is a demanding ask for a team in this mood. Rennes +1.5 on the handicap gives you cover if the hosts win by a single goal, and it also pays if the French side take something from the game. It is the safest of the three if you like a bit of protection.
To place these bets, check the latest match odds on the sportsbook before kick-off, and keep an eye on team news, as the line-ups were not confirmed at the time of writing.
What to expect in Turin
Expect an open game. Rennes will not sit back, because their recent matches show a side that trades blows rather than shuts up shop. Juventus, for their part, have been leaking: they conceded in most of their last five, and a back three that was carved open by Lazio will not feel safe against a team that already has momentum in front of goal.
Our view: the winner is hard to call, but the scoreline is likely to be busy. If you want more context on how Juventus have been getting on in this competition, our Celta Vigo betting tips cover last week’s tie, and the Rennes preview from the previous round shows how Haise’s side set up on the European stage.
Quick answers
When does Juventus vs Rennes kick off?
Thursday 22 October 2026 at 16:45 GMT.
Who is the favourite?
Juventus, but only slightly. Both teams have been conceding freely, so the gap is narrow.
What is our main tip?
Over 2.5 goals, backed up by both teams to score.
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