Match Overview

The Matchday 3 fixture of Ligue 1 between Angers and Rennes is scheduled for August 31st at the Raymond Kopa Stadium. Here’s our comprehensive prediction, betting tip, coefficients, and statistics for Angers vs Rennes.

Angers Team Analysis

Current Form and Recent Performance

After securing a victory in their opening championship match against Paris (1-0), Angers succumbed to another Parisian team, PSG, in the subsequent fixture with a mirrored scoreline. This result extends their streak of decisive outcomes in Ligue 1 to 13 matches (4 wins, 9 losses). It is worth noting that at home in the French championship, the club has recently performed more successfully, winning 3 of their last 4 matches with only one defeat. Additionally, the team lost “to nil” twice against Rennes in the previous Ligue 1 season (0-2, 0-3).  

Angers Key Statistics

• One opponent failed to score in 5 of Angers’ last 6 matches in the French championship.
• No more than 2 goals were scored in 5 of the club’s last 6 encounters in this tournament.
• At home, the team has not drawn in 8 matches (3 wins, 5 “to nil” losses).

Angers Expected Lineup (3-5-2)*

Herve Koffi – Carlien Arcus, Jordan Lefort, Ousmane Camara – Lilian Rao-Lisoa, Yassin Belkhdim, Marius Courcoul, Haris Belkebla, Jacques Ekomie – Esteban Lepaul, Sidiki Cherif.  

Team News: Angers

Forward Esteban Lepaul has transferred to Rennes and will play for the opposing team in the upcoming match.

Rennes Team Analysis

Current Form and Recent Performance

The Bretons suffered a heavy defeat in the derby against Lorient in the previous round, losing 0-4. Rennes’ run of uncompromising matches in the French championship significantly surpasses even Angers’ similar streak in this tournament, reaching an impressive 28 games (12 wins, 16 losses). It should be noted that the team has lost 4 of their last 6 Ligue 1 matches, conceding exactly 4 goals in 3 of them. Furthermore, Rennes has lost 4 consecutive away matches in the championship, with at least 2 goals finding the back of their net in each of these encounters.  

Rennes Key Statistics

• At least 3 goals were scored in 6 of the Bretons’ last 8 Ligue 1 matches.
• The team’s uncompromising away streak in the championship stands at 14 games (4 wins, 10 losses).
• Rennes has failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 5 away matches in the elite French league.

Rennes Expected Lineup (3-5-2)*

Alban Lafont – Anthony Rouault, Jérémy Jacquet, Christopher Wooh – Quentin Merlin, Seko Fofana, Valentin Rongier, Fabian Rieder, Mahdi Camara – Mohamed Meïté, Ludovic Blas.  

Team News: Rennes

Defender Christopher Wooh and midfielder Mahdi Camara will not play due to suspension, with Camara facing a two-match ban.

Match Referee

Referee Profile: Marc Bollengier

Marc Bollengier (France)

Matches – 19 (Ligue 1, 2024/25–2025/26);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 60;

Average yellow cards per match – 3.2;

Red cards shown – 6;

Average fouls per match – 26;

Penalties awarded – 32%.

Angers vs Rennes Match Prediction

Rennes’ Inconsistent Form and Road Performance

The Breton club continues its inconsistent performances, a characteristic that defined Rennes in the previous French championship as well. After an opening-day victory against a strong opponent, Marseille (1-0), they were decisively defeated by Lorient away from home. However, it’s crucial to highlight that in that match, the club was reduced to nine men as early as the 11th minute following the send-offs of Christopher Wooh and Mahdi Camara. I am confident that after such a setback, Rennes, having demonstrated its capability to beat strong opponents, will regroup. While away games are not the Bretons’ forte, they have defeated Angers on the road in their last two league encounters. Furthermore, Rennes has won 5 consecutive head-to-head matches against Angers in the championship.  

Angers’ Challenge and Rennes’ Offensive Power

Angers themselves are not strong enough to claim victory against a clearly superior opponent like the Bretons. After an underserved victory at the start of the championship against Paris, Angers barely escaped in the previous round against PSG, who squandered numerous scoring opportunities. I believe that Rennes’ potent attack will cause the hosts no less trouble than PSG did in their last match. Moreover, the added motivation after their previous round’s debacle will drive the visitors forward. The Bretons have scored in 9 of their last 11 away matches in Ligue 1, finding the net at least twice in 7 of those games.  

Betting Tip and Final Prediction

The team has also scored at least 2 goals against Angers in their last 5 direct league encounters. This time, I anticipate at least two goals from the visitors, so my prediction is “Rennes Individual Total Over 1.5 goals” with odds of 2.10   * The starting lineup for each team is based on their previous match in this tournament.