In a match of stark contrasts,Separated by seven points midway in the Ligue 1 table, AS Monaco and Rennes draw swords in order to grab maximum points and climb the standings when they meet at Stade Louis II on Saturday, 31 January.
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Monaco vs Rennes prediction: Stade Louis II to witness another draw
Key stats
- Monaco are winless in four straight competitive matches (D2, L2).
- The Monegasques have conceded 33 goals in 19 Ligue 1 matches.
- Rennes have scored the least goals amongst the top eight teams (30).
- Les Rennais are winless in back-to-back outings (D1, L1).
Correct score prediction: Monaco 1-1 Rennes
Monaco’s form has been inconsistent all season, but they have hit rock-bottom in recent weeks after going winless in four successive fixtures across Ligue 1 and UEFA Champions League. Both their recent outings have ended in goalless stalemates, and Sebastian Pocognoli has some work to do in order to get the Monegasques back on track.
Sitting seven points ahead of the hosts are Rennes, who enter this round following a disappointing 2-0 loss in the Breton derby to rivals Lorient. They presently occupy the much coveted sixth position – the last of European places – and need a victory at the least to keep their slender lead over trailing Strasbourg and Toulouse.
The visitors are in relatively better form than the hosts, and although Stade Louis II should favour Monaco, Rennes should be able to come away with a point here at the least.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Odds on par
- HOME: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.2%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
- AWAY: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.2%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Monaco have tasted successive defeats at Stade Louis II, while failing to score in their latest home outing against Juventus. Bookmakers regard the hosts on par with the visitors, with odds of 21/10 and 11/5 respectively, indicating an equally balanced matchup at hand, as Rennes travel in Ligue 1 for only the second time this month
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Most recent H2Hs: Who will claim bragging rights?
Rennes won the most recent encounter between the two sides earlier this season in the reverse fixture (W4-1), with Monaco winning the only four recent clashes in their last five H2Hs. There have been no draws between them since August 2022.
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Monaco preview: Home advantage to play its part?
Sebastien Pocognoli has a huge list of absentees for this match, including Paul Pogba, Takumi Minamino, Mohamed Salisu and Lukas Hradecky, among others.
Predicted lineup: Kohn (GK), Vanderson, Coulibaly, Kehrer, Ouattara, Camara, Zakaria, Akliouche, Golovin, Fati & Biereth
Last five matches:
- Monaco 0-0 Juventus (UEFA Champions League)
- Le Havre 0-0 Monaco (Ligue 1)
- Real Madrid 6-1 Monaco (UEFA Champions League)
- Monaco 1-3 Lorient (Ligue 1)
- Orleans 1-3 Monaco (Coupe de France)
Rennes preview: Fully Fit
Habib Beye has no injury or suspension worries to take note of.
Predicted lineup: Samba (GK), Seidu, Jacquet, Brassier, Frankowski, Rongier, Cisse, Blas, Merlin, Embolo & Lepaul
Last five matches:
- Rennes 0-2 Lorient (Ligue 1)
- Rennes 1-1 Le Havre (Ligue 1)
- Chantilly 1-3 Rennes (Coupe de France)
- Lille 0-2 Rennes (Ligue 1)
- Rennes 3-0 Les Sables (Coupe de France)
Player to watch: Esteban Lepaul
Although Lepaul has failed to steer Rennes in the right direction in recent matchdays, he remains an integral part of the team. As the club’s league top scorer, much relies on his midfield expertise to get the ball rolling. Expect the 25-year-old to play a vital role in Rennes’ pursuit of a ninth league win this season.