Angers will play host to Rennes in the next round of Ligue 1, on Sunday, 30 March.
With both teams hoping to avoid another loss in a row, who will emerge victorious from this duel? Find that out and more from our Angers vs Rennes prediction and preview.
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Angers vs Rennes predictions: Guests to come out on top
Key stats
- Angers have only won three of their 13 home games in the league this season.
- Three of the last four duels between these two teams have gone over 2.5 total goals.
- Angers have averaged 3.15 total goals per game at home so far, while Rennes have averaged 3.00 total goals per game in away matches this season in Ligue 1.
Correct score prediction: Angers 1-2 Rennes
While these two teams are only separated by two points and both have lost their most recent matches, Rennes have been in slightly better form recently.
On top of that, they've been rather dominant in recent years against Angers, so we can see them getting the three points on Sunday as well.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Rennes are favored by the bookies
- HOME: 3/1 (4.00) – 25.00%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.60%
- AWAY: 10/11 (1.91) – 52.40%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It's clear from these Angers vs Rennes odds that the guests are the expected winners and it's not really a surprise since Rennes are the better team on paper.
That being said, Angers will host the game and they are just two points behind Rennes in the league standings, so this will likely be a very exciting duel.
If you want to see more betting tips, you can find the latest football predictions on our dedicated page.
Most recent H2Hs: Rennes dominate lately
With five wins in a row over Angers, Rennes have clearly been the better team in recent years. Rennes also have a clear advantage when it comes to their overall H2H record with Angers: 32-14-16.
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
France Ligue 1 06/03/22
Rennes
Angers
Angers preview: Looking to end their losing streak
With three losses in a row in Ligue 1, Angers have struggled lately and because of this, they are in danger of getting involved in the battle against relegation. At the moment, Angers are 14th in the standings, six points ahead of relegation playoffs and eight points ahead of the relegation zone.
Angers will be without their top scorer Himad Abdelli, who is suspended after collecting too many yellow cards. They are also without Sidiki Cherif, Emmanuel Biumla, Cedric Hountondji, Lilian Raolisola, and Halid Sabanovic, who are all injured.
Predicted lineup: Fofana (GK), Arcus, Bamba, Lefort, Hanin, Belkebla, Belkhdim, Ferhat, El Melali, Allevinah & Lepaul
France Ligue 1 13/04/25
W
Montpellier
0
Angers
2
France Ligue 1 05/04/25
L
PSG
1
Angers
0
France Ligue 1 30/03/25
L
Rennes
3
Angers
0
France Ligue 1 15/03/25
L
Monaco
2
Angers
0
France Ligue 1 09/03/25
L
Brest
2
Angers
0
Rennes preview: A rollercoaster ride in recent matches
While Rennes have lost their last two games in the league, as well as three of their last five, they've also won four of their last seven, so their form has been inconsistent lately. Overall, Rennes are 12th in the standings with 29 points, two more than their next opponent Angers, so they'll need to get a few more wins just to stay on the safe side and avoid any relegation conversation.
Meanwhile, Alidu Seidu, Lilian Brassier, Andres Gomez, Ludovic Blas, and Dogan Alemdar are on the team's injury list at the moment.
Predicted lineup: Samba (GK), Jacquet, Rouault, Faye, Assignon, Cisse, Matusiwa, James, Truffert, Kalimuendo & Meite
France Ligue 1 13/04/25
W
Le Havre
1
Rennes
5
France Ligue 1 06/04/25
L
Auxerre
1
Rennes
0
France Ligue 1 30/03/25
W
Angers
0
Rennes
3
France Ligue 1 15/03/25
L
Lens
1
Rennes
0
France Ligue 1 08/03/25
L
PSG
4
Rennes
1
Player to watch: Arnaud Kalimuendo
The French U21 international is having a great season with Rennes and he's already eclipsed last-season's goal tally by one since he currently has 11 goals in Ligue 1, with plenty of games left to improve his record even more.
His first chance to do so will be against Angers, so keep an eye on Kalimuendo in this match.