Back from a two-week hiatus, Rennes will be eager to start turning draws into victories as they seek all three points this weekend when they host struggling Auxerre at Roazhon Park for round eight of Ligue 1.
The hosts have registered a league-high four draws from their seven outings in the 2025–26 campaign, including a 2-2 result against Le Havre before the international break, marking their third consecutive share of the spoils.
The Red and Blacks sit 10th in the table after collecting 10 points from seven games. Meanwhile, AJA fell 2-1 to Lens last time out and remain in the relegation playoff zone with only six points to their name.
Read our Rennes vs Auxerre predictions and preview below, and remember to check our other Ligue 1 betting tips for more insights.
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Rennes vs Auxerre prediction: Hosts aim to break stalemate trend
Key stats:
- Rennes have won at least one half in five of their seven Ligue 1 matches this term.
- Auxerre have suffered defeat in five of their seven league games so far (W2).
- Both teams have failed to score in each of their last five encounters across all competitions.
- Rennes have found the net at least twice in three of their previous four fixtures.
Correct score prediction: Rennes 2-0 Auxerre
While Rennes have been one of the division’s draw specialists, only one of those stalemates occurred at Roazhon Park. The Red and Blacks’s other two home matches both ended in victory.
That should boost confidence ahead of this contest, especially against an Auxerre side that have lost all three of their away trips this season, failing to score in two of them.
Pre-match analysis: Bookies back hosts for maximum points
- HOME: 3/4 (1.75) – 57.1%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27.0%
- AWAY: 10/3 (4.33) – 23.1%
*Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes; subject to change.*
These odds show Rennes’ advantage heading into this fixture, with the home side carrying a 57.1% chance of victory, which is more than twice Auxerre’s 23.1% likelihood. Meanwhile, a draw is valued at 27.0%.
Our hot tip of “second half more goals” is priced at 2.05, offering strong value considering most goals scored at Roazhon Park in Ligue 1 this season have come in the closing stages.
Most recent H2H: Hosts looking to end winless run
The last meeting between these teams ended in a narrow 1-0 win for Auxerre when they visited Roazhon Park last season. Rennes are therefore aiming to end a three-game winless run against AJA, having lost one and drawn two of the previous encounters.
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Rennes preview: Three players doubtful
Rennes could be without three players for this clash, as Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal, Przemyslaw Frankowski and Glen Kamara are all in a race to recover in time.
Predicted XI: Samba (GK), Rouault, Seidu, Jacquet, Merlin, Camara, Rongier, Fofana, Blas, Embolo & Lepaul
Last five results:
- 05/10/25: Le Havre 2-2 Rennes (D)
- 28/09/25: Rennes 0-0 Lens (D)
- 20/09/25: Nantes 2-2 Rennes (D)
- 14/09/25: Rennes 3-1 Lyon (W)
- 31/08/25: Angers 1-1 Rennes (D)
Auxerre preview: Two ruled out, three doubtful
Auxerre’s problems are compounded by injuries, as Nathan Buayi-Kiala and Telli Siwe are confirmed absentees, while Oussama El Azzouzi, Sinaly Diomande and Lasso Coulibaly remain doubtful.
Predicted XI: Leon (GK), Senaya, Sierralta, Akpa, Casimir, Owusu, Danois, Mensah, Sinayoko, Mara & Namaso
Last five results:
- 04/10/25: Auxerre 1-2 Lens (L)
- 27/09/25: PSG 2-0 Auxerre (L)
- 21/09/25: Auxerre 1-0 Toulouse (W)
- 13/09/25: Auxerre 1-2 Monaco (L)
- 30/08/25: Nantes 1-0 Auxerre (L)
Player to watch: Breel Embolo
Breel Embolo, who joined Rennes from Monaco during the summer, finally opened his account for the Red and Blacks in the 2-2 draw at Le Havre before the international break.
The Swiss forward will look to build on that strike and continue his momentum this weekend, especially given his promising record against Auxerre. Embolo has been directly involved in three goals against AJA when playing them at home. (1G, 2A), and his presence in attack could prove decisive come Sunday.