Rennes have avoided defeat in all three of their home league outings this season, collecting two wins and a draw with an average of two goals scored per match. In contrast, Auxerre have lost both of their away games while conceding eight goals, an average of four goals against per away fixture. Auxerre are also depleted by seven confirmed absences, including the suspension of C. Makosso and injuries to players like A. Diousse and S. Fofana. Covering both the home victory and the draw provides sensible security given the potential for close tactical encounters in Ligue 1.
- Round
- Regular Season - 6
- Venue
- Roazhon Park, Rennes
- Referee
- Willy Delajod, France
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Recent form
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Our verdict
BetGenius backs Rennes or Draw (Double Chance) at 78% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Rennes enter round six of the Ligue 1 campaign in fifth position with ten points, having put together an unbeaten home start consisting of two wins and one draw. At Roazhon Park, they have scored six goals across three matches, maintaining a balanced attack aided by creative contributions from players such as A. Thomasson. Although recent away trips brought setbacks, their domestic home baseline remains strong.
Auxerre travel to Brittany sitting tenth in the table with six points from five matches. While they have claimed two home victories, their record away from home has been problematic, losing both matches while conceding eight goals at an average of four per game. A heavy injury and suspension list further complicates their challenge on the road.
Rennes also hold the upper hand in the most recent head-to-head meeting, having secured a 3-0 victory at Auxerre in February 2026. Backed by home advantage and facing an opponent with defensive vulnerabilities outside their own ground, Rennes hold the statistical edge heading into this fixture.
Key factors
- Rennes are unbeaten in their three home league fixtures this season, collecting two wins and one draw.
- Auxerre have lost both away matches in Ligue 1, conceding eight goals across those two trips.
- Auxerre are missing seven players through injury or suspension, including defender C. Makosso.
- Rennes won the most recent encounter between these clubs 3-0 away from home in February 2026.
- Auxerre have conceded 12 goals in five matches overall, the highest total among sides in the mid-table area.
Team news
Rennes
- E. LepaulAnkle Injury
Auxerre
- A. DiousseKnee Injury
- S. FofanaGroin Injury
- R. Labeau LascaryInjury
- B. OkohKnee Injury
- M. SenayaHamstring Injury
- T. SiweMuscle Injury
Statistical comparison
Combined scoring rate: 4.3 goals per game (Rennes at home plus Auxerre away).
Key players this season
Rennes
- E. LepaulAnkle Injury7G
- A. Thomasson2A
Auxerre
- C. Archer4G
- D. Namaso2A
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
Table context
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Paris FCChampions League league stage | 7 | +5 | 14 |
| 4 | LilleQualifying | 7 | +5 | 14 |
| 5 | MonacoEuropa League league stage | 7 | +4 | 14 |
| 6 | RennesPlay-offs | 7 | +1 | 13 |
| 7 | Lorient | 7 | +1 | 11 |
| 8 | Nice | 8 | -2 | 11 |
| 9 | Lens | 7 | +3 | 10 |
| 10 | Marseille | 7 | +4 | 9 |
| 11 | Stade Brestois 29 | 8 | +2 | 9 |
| 12 | Toulouse | 7 | +1 | 9 |
| 13 | Auxerre | 7 | -6 | 9 |
| 14 | Strasbourg | 7 | -3 | 7 |
| 15 | Angers | 7 | -6 | 7 |
| 16 | Le MansRelegation Playoffs | 7 | -5 | 6 |
Head-to-head
- 5
- Rennes
- 3
- Draws
- 2
- Auxerre
Rennes have won 5 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 2.6 goals a game.
- 2026-10-11Rennes4-1Auxerre
- 2026-02-22Auxerre0-3Rennes
- 2025-10-19Rennes2-2Auxerre
- 2025-04-06Rennes0-1Auxerre
- 2024-11-03Auxerre4-0Rennes
Our record in Ligue 1
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