Sturm Graz vs Rennes Prediction

Sturm Graz host Rennes on 16 September 2026 at 22:00 in the Europa League group stage. Sturm bounced back from consecutive Champions League playoff defeats to Fenerbahce by beating LASK 2-1 in the Austrian Bundesliga derby last weekend. Forward Seedy Jatta is doubtful with a knock. Rennes arrive in strong form, having won three straight Ligue 1 matches including a 1-0 win over Marseille. The French club will rotate their squad, with Boulaye Dia, Sebastian Szymanski and Mousa Tamari among those competing for starts.

Form and H2H

Sturm have won five of their last ten home matches, conceding just 0.75 goals per game on average. They score 1.40 goals per game at home over that run. Rennes have scored exactly 2.00 goals per game in their last ten matches but their defence has been vulnerable, conceding 1.80 on average. In their last five away fixtures, both teams scored in every single match. Rennes average 3.80 goals across their recent games.

Best bet

Sturm Graz 2-2 Rennes. Both teams have shown attacking intent and defensive frailty in recent weeks. Sturm's home record suggests they will create chances, while Rennes' away form points to a competitive contest with goals at both ends. Back the draw at 1xBet 3.98 or Mostbet 3.89.

Odds to watch

Over 2.5 goals carries value given Rennes' recent output and Sturm's attacking potential at home. The draw has landed in Rennes' last few away matches and sits at 1Win 3.7. Both teams to score has landed in all five of Rennes' recent away fixtures, making that market worth monitoring across Melbet, 1xBet, 1Win and Mostbet.