European hopefuls Rennes will look secure a third successive Ligue 1 victory when strugglers Le Havre visit Roazhon Park on Sunday, 18 January.
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Rennes vs Le Havre prediction: Red & Blacks to beat the Dean Club
Key stats
- Rennes have lost only three of their 17 Ligue 1 matches (W8, D6).
- Les Rennais are undefeated in seven of their eight home games in Ligue 1 (L1).
- Le Havre have only one win in their recent seven top-flight outings (D3, L3).
- Le Ciel et Marine have failed to win all 11 matches where they’ve conceded first.
Correct score prediction: Rennes 3-0 Le Havre
Habib Beye’s Rennes enter this midseason clash in fantastic form, winning each of their last four competitive matches. Three of those wins saw them score thrice, including their 3-1 Coupe de France victory over minnows Chantilly.
Le Havre, on the other hand, are fighting to secure their top-flight survival following their elimination from the French Cup at the hands of Ligue 2 side Amiens. Their recent 2-1 triumph over Angers marked their first win in eight competitive games.
Although that should provide Didier Digard’s men with enough confidence, Rennes are clearly in superior form as they chase a UEFA Champions League spot.
Pre-game odds and win probability: All eyes on Rennes
- HOME: 8/13 (1.61) – 62%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
- AWAY: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Rennes have been near-perfect on home turf this season, losing only once at Roazhon Park. The hosts are priced at 8/13 (1.61), and their odds of victory indicate a 62% probability of success.
Le Havre haven’t achieved a single victory away from home in three Ligue 1 fixtures, with their 1-0 win over Auxerre in late October their only away success. The visitors are backed by odds of 4/1 (5.00) – indicating a win probability rate of 20%.
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Most recent H2Hs: Rennes with the recent wins
Rennes have largely been successful in recent H2Hs, going unbeaten in their latest five meetings with Le Havre (W3, D2). Le Havre’s previous success against the Rennais arrived in the form of a 1-0 triumph in February 2009.
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Rennes preview: Home advantage
Abdelhamed Ait Boudlal will be part of Morocco’s team to play the AFCON final against Senegal. Alidu Seidu is out with injury, while Jeremy Jacquet is suspended due to accumulation of yellow cards.
Predicted lineup: Samba (GK), Brassier, Rouault, Kamara, Frankowski, Camara, Rongier, Merlin, Tamari, Embolo & Meite
Last five matches:
- Chantilly 1-3 Rennes (Coupe de France)
- Lille 0-2 Rennes (Ligue 1)
- Rennes 3-0 Les Sables (Coupe de France)
- Rennes 3-1 Brest (Ligue 1)
- PSG 5-0 Rennes (Ligue 1)
Le Havre preview: More than a handful missing
Stephan Zagadou, Youte Kinkoue, Reda Khadra and Abdoulaye Toure are sidelined with injuries, while Senegal’s Mory Diaw is preparing for the AFCON final against Morocco.
Predicted lineup: Argney (GK), Zouaoui, Lloris, Seko, Nego, Ndiaye, EEbonog, Kechta, Mambimbi, Quetant & Soumare
Last five matches:
- Le Havre 2-1 Angers (Ligue 1)
- Le Havre 0-2 Amiens (Coupe de France)
- Lyon 1-0 Le Havre (Ligue 1)
- Le Havre 0-0 Paris FC (Ligue 1)
- Le Havre 0-1 Lille (Ligue 1)
Player to watch: Breel Embolo
After playing his part in Switzerland’s successful qualification for the 2026 World Cup, Embolo returned to domestic proceedings with aplomb. The centre-forward has consistently provided goal contributions across Rennes’ recent Ligue 1 and Coupe de France fixtures. He has four goals and two assists in Ligue 1 this term.