UEFA Europa League Prediction: Stade Rennais vs Olympiacos Piraeus
Stade Rennais
Olympiacos PiraeusStade Rennais host Olympiacos Piraeus at Roazhon Park on 4 November in the fourth round of the UEFA Europa League league phase. Rennes are 13th with five points; Olympiacos are fifth with nine, level on points with leaders Benfica. The hosts can narrow that four-point gap, while the visitors seek to protect their place near the top.
Rennes: home results offset defensive losses
Recent form and venue split
Rennes have two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last five matches. They beat OFI Crete and Strasbourg at home, drew away to Juventus, and lost at Paris and Nice. Their wider home winning run stands at five matches: that contrast matters after the two domestic away defeats.
Attacking output and defensive exposure
- Rennes scored in all five recent matches.
- In Europe, they remain unbeaten after three fixtures, with four goals for and three against.
- Two European games featured BTTS and Over 2.5 goals; one produced a clean sheet. Three fixtures are too few to establish a firm trend.
Availability and key contributors
According to media reports, first-choice goalkeeper Brice Samba is doubtful with thigh discomfort after missing the Nice match. Forward Esteban Lepaul is unlikely to return, having not resumed individual training before that game. Franck Haise's European scorers include Musa Al Tamari, Mahamadou Nagida and Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal, each with one goal.
- Niceaway2:5
- Strasbourghome3:0
- Juventusaway2:2
- Parisaway3:4
- OFI Cretehome2:1
Olympiacos: winning run built on clean sheets
Recent results and away performance
Olympiacos have won their last five listed matches. Victories over Panetolikos, Sparta Prague, Kalamata and GS Marko came without conceding, before a 3:2 win at Kifisias. Their broader winning sequence stretches to nine games.
European efficiency
- Three European wins have delivered four goals for and only one against.
- Two clean sheets underpin their position more clearly than their scoring average of 1.33 goals per game.
- Only one European fixture featured BTTS or Over 2.5 goals.
- Their sole European away appearance produced a win, one goal scored and none conceded; that is a limited away sample.
Selection and attacking options
Imanol Alguacil replaced Jose Luis Mendilibar early in the autumn. Roman Yaremchuk has replaced Ayoub El Kaabi in the tournament squad. Santiago Hezze and Armando Gonzalez Alba have one European goal apiece, while Francisco Leonel Lima Machado has one assist.
- Kifisiasaway3:2
- GS Markoaway2:0
- Kalamatahome5:0
- AC Sparta Praguehome1:0
- Panetolikosaway2:0
Schedule change affects the build-up
According to media reports, the match was moved from 5 to 4 November because strikes and protests prevented French authorities from guaranteeing normal security arrangements. The 16:30 local kickoff has drawn complaints from Rennes supporters unable to attend the daytime match. The earlier date also leaves Olympiacos with one fewer recovery day than originally scheduled after their 31 October fixture.
Rennes goals offer the clearest route
Our pick is Individual Total 1 Over (1) 1.36. Rennes have scored at least twice in each of their last five matches, producing 12 goals overall. Their two latest home fixtures brought five goals, so the target is supported by recent output rather than reliance on a single high-scoring result.
Olympiacos conceded twice at Kifisias in their latest league away game, although their Europa League record of one goal conceded in three matches demands caution. According to media reports, Esteban Lepaul is unlikely to return, reducing Rennes' attacking options. Confirmed lineups are unavailable. The hosts' scoring across different opponents still makes their goal total preferable to backing a win, which also depends on their vulnerable defence. A possible score is 2:1.
The betting verdict
Individual Total 1 Over (1) 1.36 targets two or more Rennes goals, with the stake returned if they score exactly once. That protection is useful against visitors whose European defensive record is stronger than their latest domestic away performance.
FAQ
When does Stade Rennais — Olympiacos Piraeus kick off?
The match starts on 04.11.2026 at 10:30 (New York), Roazhon Park (Rennes).
What is the prediction for Stade Rennais — Olympiacos Piraeus?
Our pick is Individual Total 1 Over (1) at 1.36.
What are the teams’ chances?
By market estimate: Stade Rennais win — 43%, draw — 26%, Olympiacos Piraeus win — 31%.
Chances by market estimate
Team form
- Niceaway2:5
- Strasbourghome3:0
- Juventusaway2:2
- Parisaway3:4
- OFI Cretehome2:1
- Kifisiasaway3:2
- GS Markoaway2:0
- Kalamatahome5:0
- AC Sparta Praguehome1:0
- Panetolikosaway2:0
Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Ferencvarosi | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9:3 | 9 |
| 5 | Olympiacos Piraeus | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 9 |
| 6 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8:1 | 7 |
| 12 | Lyon | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:6 | 6 |
| 13 | Stade Rennais | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:3 | 5 |
| 14 | Real Sociedad | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:3 | 4 |
| 14 | FC Salzburg | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
About the match
- 4 November · 10:30 New York
- Venue: Roazhon Park (Rennes), Renn
- Weather: 9° · precip. 0% · wind 4 m/s
Odds
Odds updated 03.11 10:40
Rennes hold a narrow market advantage
The 1X2 market makes Rennes favourites at 43.1%, against 30.5% for Olympiacos and 26.4% for the draw. This is a modest home advantage rather than a decisive separation. BTTS has a 58.1% assessment, while Over 2.5 goals is slightly favoured at 54.2%: the visitors' European clean sheets contrast with the hosts' recent high-scoring games. None of these lines has moved noticeably over the past 24 hours.
Our prediction
- Market
- Individual Total 1 Over (1)
- Current odds
- 1.36
- Confidence
- Our estimate
- 69%
- Market estimate
- 69%
- Status
- pending
The bet will be placed 1–3 hours before the match