The Matchday 8 clash in Ligue 1 between Rennes and Auxerre will take place on September 19 at Roazhon Park. Rennes vs. Auxerre: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Rennes
The team is in good form and remains unbeaten in the league for five consecutive matches. However, during this run, Habib Beye's side managed to defeat only Lyon (3-1). The other four matches ended in draws, three of which were away games. Rennes is positioned in the middle of the standings, despite having only one loss. In Ligue 1, only PSG has also lost just one match.
- Both teams scored in 4 of the last 5 league matches involving Rennes.
- Rennes is unbeaten in their last 5 home games in Ligue 1, with 4 wins and 1 draw.
- At least one team failed to score in 7 of Rennes' last 10 home league matches.
Predicted lineup for Rennes (4-4-2)
Brice Samba – Jeremy Jacquet, Alidu Seidu, Quentin Merlin, Lilian Brassier – Valentin Rongier, Jaouen Cisse, Mahdi Camara, Przemyslaw Frankowski – Breel Embolo, Esteban Lepol.
Auxerre
Christophe Pelissier's side is among the bottom three, but they trail their closest rival only due to a worse goal difference. In the current campaign, the club has secured two wins but has also suffered five defeats. In the last two rounds, the team lost: first away to PSG (0-2) and then at home to Lens (1-2). Incidentally, last season, Auxerre also had 6 points after 7 rounds.
- The club has won only 2 of their last 10 Ligue 1 games (1 draw and 7 losses).
- Auxerre has not scored more than 1 goal in their last 10 league matches.
- Away from home, the team is on a 4-match losing streak in Ligue 1.
Predicted lineup for Auxerre (5-4-1)
Donovan Leon – Josue Casimir, Clement Akpa, Francisco Sierralta, Marvin Senaya, Gideon Mensah – Lassine Sinayoko, Elisha Owusu, Keven Danoua, Danny Lauder – Sekou Mara.
Referee
Eric Wattellier (France)
Matches – 20 (Ligue 1, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 64;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.2;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 20%.
Rennes vs. Auxerre: Match Prediction
In the upcoming match, I favor the hosts. The team is very strong at home, having secured 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five home league games. During this run, they have defeated Lyon and Marseille, both of whom are in the top four ahead of Matchday 8. Additionally, Rennes has kept a clean sheet in 3 of their last 4 home Ligue 1 matches, and given Auxerre's weak attacking stats, they might maintain their defensive record once again.
Christophe Pelissier's side has lost 5 of their last 6 league matches. The club has also lost their last 4 away games in Ligue 1. Against such an opponent, Rennes should capitalize and climb up the table. It's also time to end their 3-match draw streak in the league.
My prediction – Rennes to Win
