AC Milan vs Rennes Odds, AI Picks, Prediction and Betting Analysis
The action on the UEL schedule resumes this week, as the playoff round will see the third-place sides from the Champions League enter the competition. AC Milan will be among the leading contenders in the UEL odds after dropping into the competition, and they will be widely expected to take a first-leg advantage when they come up against Rennes on Thursday.
But, could the French side upset the Milan vs Rennes odds? You can find the latest UEL computer picks here.
Game Information
| AC MILAN vs RENNES |
| Location of the Game: San Siro, Milan, Italy |
| Date and Time: Thursday, February 15, 2024. 3:00 PM ET |
| Reason: 2023-2024 UEFA Europa League Knockout Round |
| How to watch: Paramount+ |
AC Milan vs Rennes Pick and Prediction
| ODDS | AI PICKS |
| MONEYLINE | Milan -150 |
The Italian side are very strong in the Milan vs Rennes odds this week, and they were among the leaders in the Champions League for shots attempted based on the UEL team stats. Milan boasts an excellent record against French clubs in the knockout round of European competitions after progressing from four of their last five.
We don’t expect the Milan roster to encounter many issues against their Ligue 1 rivals across the two legs, and an early advantage in this first leg looks like a standout selection for this Milan vs Rennes matchup.
Milan vs Rennes Odds
| TEAM | RECORD | MONEYLINE | HANDICAP | OVER/UNDER |
| MILAN | 2-2-2 8Pts | -150 | -0.5 | O 2.5 |
| RENNES | 4-0-2 12Pts | +400 | +0.5 | U 2.5 |
| DRAW | +300 |
The Italian hosts are the commanding -150 favorites in the Milan vs Rennes odds this week. A win for the French visitors is among the outside selections in this round of UEL matchups at +400. Meanwhile, the draw is at +300.
AC Milan vs Rennes Analysis
AC Milan Preview
Milan wouldn’t have been planning to drop into the Europa League this term, as they reached the semi-final stage of the Champions League last season. However, the competition could present them with their best chance of a major honor this term, and positives would be taken from their performances in the premier competition.
Milan were very solid in their home matches in the competition, which included a famous 2-1 home win against PSG. However, their away record meant that they finished in third spot in the Champions League standings.
They only had themselves to blame for that finish after Milan recorded the second-fewest goals in the Champions League group stage. They were incredibly wasteful after recording the fourth-highest number of shots in the opening round.
Oliver Giroud could boast UEL player stats worth considering this week, as the World Cup winner collaborate in eleven goals in nine appearances in the Europa League.
Rennes Preview
The Rennes schedule is busier with the inclusion of this playoff tie in the Europa League, but the French club take serioosly this competition throughout the 2023-24 season,
They finished second in the UEL standings before Christmas, ending the stage just a point behind group winners Villarreal. The French side won four of their six matches, with half of their wins coming on home soil.
Their away form could be an interesting angle to assess this week, as Rennes have won each of their last two on the road in the Europa League. Therefore, they will be looking to win three straight games on the road in a European competition for the first time in their history this week.
However, despite having no fresh UEL injuries to contend with, Rennes have won just once in their previous four matches against Italian sides across all European competitions.
AC Milan vs Rennes Head to Head
This will be the first competitive meeting between Rennes and AC Milan. The second leg will take place on February 22.
Ready to take your Milan vs Rennes Odds and sports betting to the next level with AI? Follow us @SportBettingAI on X and keep reading for continuous AI-powered betting picks.
