Both Angers and Rennes, level on three points after two Ligue 1 rounds, will be eager to build early momentum when they meet at Stade Raymond Kopa on Sunday, 31 August.
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Angers vs Rennes prediction: Visitors to edge past the hosts
Key stats
- Angers are seeking a third consecutive Ligue 1 home victory.
- The hosts have lost five successive league H2Hs against Rennes.
- Rennes have tasted defeat in 13 of their last 18 top-flight away games.
- The Red and Blacks have picked up three red cards already this campaign.
Correct score prediction: Angers 1-2 Rennes
After delivering mixed results against the clubs from the French capital – a win over Paris FC followed by a loss to PSG – Angers return to the Stade Raymond Kopa aiming to secure a third straight home league victory for the first time since 2019. It took Les Scoistes nine matches to earn a triumph last campaign but with an opening-day triumph already in the bag, they will be confident of causing an upset, though Rennes will offer a stern test.
Habib Beye’s side arrive reeling from a heavy 4-0 defeat to Lorient, a match in which they were reduced to nine men inside the opening quarter-hour, just weeks after pulling off a shock win over Marseille. Despite having lost four consecutive away league games, Rennes possess the attacking quality to overcome an Angers side that has failed to win any of the last five H2H meetings.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Clear away favourites
- HOME: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.7%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 23/20 (2.15) – 46.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Alexandre Dujeux’s side have been sturdy in defence, but their attacking woes continue, having failed to strike a shot on target recently against PSG. They are backed by odds of 9/4 (3.25), indicating a 30.7% chance of success.
On the other hand, Les Rennais arrive in Angers following a shocking 4-0 hammering to Lorient – a result that could affect their morale ahead of this encounter. Nevertheless, they remain favourites to grab a victory here. The visitors are priced at 23/20 (2.15) odds, implying a 46.5% probability of success away in Pays de la Loire.
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Most recent H2Hs: Rennes all the way
Angers have failed to win any of their last five H2Hs against Rennes, losing 43 of their 83 H2Hs (W21, D19, L43) across all competitions. They have suffered more defeats only against Nantes (46).
France Ligue 1 30/03/25
Angers
Rennes
France Ligue 1 15/12/24
Rennes
Angers
Europe Friendlies 27/07/24
Rennes
Angers
France Ligue 1 30/04/23
Rennes
Angers
France Ligue 1 23/10/22
Angers
Rennes
Angers preview: Second win of the season?
Dujeux has no major injury concerns or suspensions to ponder about ahead of this clash.
Predicted lineup: Koffi, Arcus, Camara, Lefort, Raolisoa, Capelle, Courcoul, Belkebla, Allevinah, Labeau & Cherif
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
W
Strasbourg
1
Angers
2
France Ligue 1 04/05/25
W
Nantes
0
Angers
1
France Ligue 1 27/04/25
L
Lille
2
Angers
0
France Ligue 1 20/04/25
L
Nice
2
Angers
1
France Ligue 1 13/04/25
W
Montpellier
0
Angers
2
Rennes preview: Can they extend their unbeaten H2H streak?
Mahdi Camara and Christopher Wooh were sent off early in the defeat to Lorient, while Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal also sits out with a suspension. Defender Lilian Bassier is doubtful to star against Angers as well.
Predicted lineup: Samba (GK), Seidu, Jacquet, Rouault, Frankowski, Rieder, Rongier, Fofana, Merlin, Blas & Meite
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
W
Nice
0
Rennes
2
France Ligue 1 03/05/25
L
Toulouse
2
Rennes
1
France Ligue 1 26/04/25
L
Lyon
4
Rennes
1
France Ligue 1 18/04/25
W
Nantes
1
Rennes
2
France Ligue 1 13/04/25
W
Le Havre
1
Rennes
5
Player to watch: Ludovic Blas
After netting a stoppage-time winner against Marseille on the opening matchday, Blas failed to carry that momentum into the clash against Lorient. The 27-year-old forward should prove pivotal in the final-third in a bid to unlock Angers' cohesive backline, as Rennes look to get back to winning ways.