Relegation-threatened Auxerre will go out in search of a much-needed victory when they welcome Rennes to the Stade de l'Abbe-Deschamps, as they continue their survival bid.
Auxerre are currently 16th in the standings, and they are mired in the relegation scrap, while Rennes are firmly in the mix for European football next season.
Check out our Auxerre vs Rennes preview, which is one of our French Ligue 1 predictions and betting tips ahead of the weekend.
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Auxerre vs Rennes predictions: Auxerre looking to remain unbeaten
Key stats
- Auxerre are unbeaten in three league fixtures (W1, D2).
- A victory for the hosts will ensure that they go unbeaten for the first time since April.
- Rennes are winless in their last three away fixtures.
- The visitors are winless in their last two head-to-head meetings against Auxerre.
Correct score prediction: Auxerre 0-1 Rennes
The confidence of Auxerre would be boosted, as they are on a three-game unbeaten run in the league. One victory and two draws in their last three outings seem to have instilled some belief, and they will carry that into this encounter.
Nevertheless, the visitors earned an impressive 3-1 win over PSG, to end their five-game winless run (D1, L4), and they will be brimming with confidence on Sunday.
Considering that, Rennes look like they are in a good position to claim consecutive wins this weekend, and we predict a slim 1-0 win over the home side.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies are backing Rennes
- HOME: 19/10 (2.90) – 34.4%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 11/8 (2.37) – 42.1%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Looking at the odds available for both teams across different platforms, Auxerre are the underdogs. They are priced at 19/10 (2.90), with an implied probability of 34.4% to emerge victorious on Sunday.
The visiting side, on the other hand, have found favour in the eyes of the bookies, as they have been installed as favourites with a price of 11/8 (2.37), which represents a 42.1% chance of winning at the weekend. For those who fancy a draw, there is a price of 12/5 (3.40), and a chance of 29.4% of landing.
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Most recent H2Hs: Auxerre are unbeaten in three meetings
Auxerre have some level of bragging rights after going unbeaten in their last three meetings. The hosts recorded back-to-back victories before they ended their last meeting all squared last October.
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Auxerre preview: Injuries could stifle the hosts
The hosts have posted commendable results in recent weeks, but the gale of injuries could hamper them in this encounter. Nathan Kiala is out with a knee injury, while Oussama El Azzouzi is battling an unspecified injury.
Francisco Sierralta and Siwe Telli are also ruled out due to various injuries.
Predicted lineup: Leon (GK), Mensah, Akpa, Diomande, Sy, Danois, Owusu, Ahamada, Mara, Sinayoko, Faivre
Last five matches
- 15/02/26: Metz 1-3 Auxerre (Ligue 1)
- 08/02/26: Auxerre 0-0 Paris FC (Ligue 1)
- 01/02/26: Toulouse 0-0 Auxerre (Ligue 1)
- 23/01/26: Auxerre 0-1 PSG (Ligue 1)
- 17/01/26: Lens 1-0 Auxerre (Ligue 1)
Rennes preview: Successive wins in the offing for the visitors?
Rennes have a bigger problem as it concerns injuries, with as many as five players confined to the sidelines ahead of this match. Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal is out with an unstated injury, the same as Przemyslaw Frankowski.
Jeremy Jacquet (shoulder), Yassir Zabiri (muscle) are also ruled out of this weekend's fixture, while Glen Kamara remains doubtful for this fixture.
Predicted lineup: Samba (GK), Nagida, Rouault, Brassier, Nordin, Camara, Szymanski, Merlin, Tamari, Lepaul, Embolo
Last five matches
- 13/02/26: Rennes 3-1 PSG (Ligue 1)
- 07/02/26: Lens 3-1 Rennes (Ligue 1)
- 03/02/26: Marseille 3-0 Rennes (Coupe de France)
- 31/01/26: Monaco 4-0 Rennes (Primeira Liga)
- 24/01/26: Rennes 0-2 Lorient (Ligue 1)
Player to Watch: Esteban Lepaul
The 25-year-old French forward has been phenomenal this season and with his rich scoring form, he could be a thorn in the flesh of Auxerre defenders this weekend.
Esteban Lepaul before a match for Rennes. Photo: Imago | Credit: Psnewz