Angers vs Rennes prediction

Angers host Rennes at the Stade Raymond Kopa in Ligue 1 round 3 action, looking to build on their 3-1 away victory over Auxerre. The hosts suffered a 2-0 home defeat against Lille in their opening home fixture and now face a stern test against an attack-minded Rennes side. Angers will have to navigate this clash without injured midfielders Haris Belkebla and Louis Mouton.

Rennes have started their campaign in positive fashion, collecting four points from their opening two matches. After holding champions Paris Saint Germain to a 2-2 draw, they secured a thrilling 3-2 home win over Le Mans. Forward Esteban Lepaul has started the campaign in fine scoring form with three goals, supplied by Adrien Thomasson who already has two assists to his name.

Historical head-to-head records heavily favour the visitors, who have won seven of the past nine encounters between the sides in all competitions, losing just once. With Rennes showing plenty of potency going forward and Angers yet to keep a clean sheet this season, the visitors appear well-placed to take something from this trip.