AC Milan vs Rennes prediction, odds and preview

AC Milan will face Rennes in the knockout round playoffs of the Europa League on Thursday night at San Siro.

This will be the first of two legs, and Stefan Pioli’s side will hope they can hold the advantage ahead of the return match in France.

The Rossoneri finished in third place in Group F behind Paris Saint Germain and Borussia Dortmund and will have to edge Rennes to keep their European title hopes alive.

The visitors however began their European campaign in this tournament and finished in second place in Group F behind Villarreal and are in tremendous form ahead of this clash.

Moreover, Les Rouge et Noirs are unbeaten in their last seven games ahead of this clash and will look to maintain that feat against the Italian giants on Thursday night.

AC Milan will be hopeful of counting on the services of Samuel Chukwueze for this clash, after the winger’s participation in the just-ended Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.

Meanwhile, Rennes’ top scorer Benjamin Bourigeaud is expected to join Martin Terrier in attack for the visitors.

The match starts at 20:00 GMT.