Three points will be up for grabs as Monaco and Stade Rennais go toe-to-toe with each other at Stade Louis II on Saturday, 25 January. View our free Monaco vs Rennes predictions below.
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Monaco vs Rennes predictions: Hosts to emerge victorious
Key stats
- Rennes have lost four consecutive matches across all competitions.
- Monaco came out on top in their last three clashes with Rennes.
- Fourteen of the last 16 encounters between these sides produced goals at both ends.
- Monaco opened the scoring in the last three meetings between these outfits.
Correct score prediction: Monaco 2-1 Rennes
Rennes have lost four matches in a row, and their last two defeats in Ligue 1 were by a 2-1 scoreline.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Monaco are overwhelming favourites
- HOME: 7/10 (1.70) – 58.8%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
- AWAY: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Monaco halted their four-game winless streak with a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa in the UEFA Champions League earlier this week. They have struggled to find their best form in recent weeks, winning only two of their last nine games in all competitions.
By comparison, Rennes have fared worse than their hosts. They have lost four in a row, conceding eight times in the process.
As it stands, Monaco are fourth in Ligue 2, while Rennes are 14th in the 18-team table.
On that note, Monaco are the expected winners at 7/10 (1.70). Teams with these odds generally have a 58.8% probability of winning.
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It is also important to note that Rennes conceded first in four of their last five matches. Given that they also conceded the first goal in each of their last three meetings with Monaco, Monaco to score first has an appealing look at 1/2 (1.50). That one has a 66.7% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Rennes’ struggles set to continue?
It is safe to say that Stade Rennais do not particularly look forward to meeting Monaco. They have lost the last three, and six of the last eight encounters between these outfits (W1, D1).
France Ligue 1 05/10/24
Rennes
Monaco
France Ligue 1 07/04/24
Monaco
Rennes
France Ligue 1 09/12/23
Rennes
Monaco
France Ligue 1 27/05/23
Rennes
Monaco
France Ligue 1 13/08/22
Monaco
Rennes
Monaco preview: Eyeing back-to-back wins for the first time since November
Coach Adolf Hutter will have to do without forwards Folarin Balogun and George Ilenikhena due to injuries.
Predicted lineup: Majecki (GK), Vanderson, Singo, Kehrer, Teze, Magassa, Camara, Seghir, Minamino, Akliouche & Embolo.
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
W
Lyon
0
Monaco
2
France Ligue 1 03/05/25
W
St Etienne
1
Monaco
3
France Ligue 1 26/04/25
D
Le Havre
1
Monaco
1
France Ligue 1 19/04/25
D
Strasbourg
0
Monaco
0
France Ligue 1 12/04/25
W
Marseille
0
Monaco
3
Rennes preview: Hoping to avoid a fifth consecutive defeat
As for Rennes, defender Alidu Seidu and goalkeeper Dogan Alemdar will both be unavailable for selection this weekend.
Predicted lineup: Samba (GK), Hateboer, Ostigard, Wooh, Truffert, Matusiwa, James, Assignon, Blas, Fofana & Kalimuendo.
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: Eliesse Ben Seghir
Eliesse Ben Seghir was impressive in the reverse fixture of this clash, setting up both goals in Monaco's 2-1 victory. The Moroccan teenager was directly involved in eight of his team's 29 goals so far. He will fancy his chances against Rennes once again.