Rennes and Toulouse will look to improve their respective positions in the table when they clash in a matchday 24 fixture this weekend at Roazhon Park on Saturday.
Although Rennes are currently sixth in the Ligue 1 standings and are actively chasing European football, they will be eager to move into the top four, which guarantees a place in next season's UEFA Champions League third qualifying round.
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Rennes vs Toulouse predictions: Closely fought match expected
Key stats
- Rennes won their last two matches, and they will be on the lookout for a third victory on the bounce.
- The hosts are only three points off the top four, and a win could propel them forward.
- The visitors are winless in their last four league fixtures (D2, L2).
- Toulouse have lost their last two matches away from home, and they will be keen to avoid a third.
Correct score prediction: Rennes 3-1 Toulouse
Rennes seems to have put their early-season troubles behind them with recent results, and going into this weekend's encounter against the visiting Toulouse, the Reds and Blacks will be desperate to be within touching distance of the top-four places. Given their current position and form so far, one can not put it past the home side to claim a third win in a row.
They also managed to score 3+ goals against PSG and Auxerre, highlighting how confident they are going forward.
For the away side, they have experienced some setbacks lately, failing to register a win in their last four league fixtures (D2, L2), with the defeats recorded in the last two away outings.
With the form of Rennes and their attacking prowess, we are backing the home side to earn a 3-1 victory.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Rennes to edge Toulouse
- HOME: 23/20 (2.15) – 46.5%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.7%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The odds do not suggest a massive gulf in class between the two teams, but Rennes have been tipped to edge this contest on Saturday. A victory for the home side is priced at 23/20 (2.15), which translates to a 46.5% chance of earning a win for the hosts.
The away team, on the other hand, have longer odds of 9/4 (3.25), which implies a probability of 30.7% for a chance to upset the hosts on Saturday.
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Most recent H2Hs: Toulouse ahead
Despite the contrasting forms of the two sides, which sees the hosts better-placed than the visitors, Toulouse have dominated this fixture, having won three and recorded two draws in five meetings.
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Rennes preview: Third win a row?
As stated earlier, Franck Haise's team are not in short supply of confidence, following consecutive massive victories, which also saw them score six times and concede one in those games.
Going into this contest, fans will expect a third win on the bounce to strengthen their pursuit of Champions League football next term.
Nevertheless, they will be without the likes of Przemyslaw Frankowski, Jeremy Jacquet and Glenn Kamara for Saturday's encounter.
Predicted lineup: Samba (GK), Nagida, Rouault, Brassier, Merlin, Rongier, Camara, Tamari, Szymanski, Nordin, Lepaul
Last five matches
- 22/02/26: Auxerre 0-3 Rennes (Ligue 1)
- 13/02/26: Rennes 3-1 PSG (Ligue 1)
- 07/02/26: Lens 3-1 Rennes (Ligue 1)
- 03/02/26: Marseille 3-0 Rennes (Coupe de France)
- 31/01/26: Monaco 4-0 Rennes (Ligue 1)
Toulouse preview: Visitors blighted by injuries
As if the reversal in fortunes is not difficult enough, the visiting side have several players on the sidelines, and as such, they are likely not to be at their best in terms of the playing personnel.
The likes of Ilyas Azizi (knee), Abu Francis (broken leg), Frank Magri (knee) and Rafi Messali (unspecified) are all ruled out.
More so, Cristian Casseres and Aron Donnum are both suspended for this encounter, and they will not be named in the squad to make the trip to Brittany.
Predicted lineup: Restes (GK), Nicolaisen, Cresswell, Sidibe, Methalie, Demba, Vossah, Kamanzi, Gboho, Hidalgo, Emersonn
Last five matches
- 21/02/26: Toulouse 1-1 Paris FC (Ligue 1)
- 15/02/26: Le Havre 2-1 Toulouse (Ligue 1)
- 08/02/26: Angers 1-0 Toulouse (Ligue 1)
- 04/02/26: Toulouse 1-0 Amiens (Coupe de France)
- 01/02/26: Toulouse 0-0 Auxerre (Ligue 1)
Player to Watch: Esteban Lepaul
Esteban Lepaul has been in fantastic form for Rennes this term, leading his team in goals. That form was shown when he scored one of his team's three goals in the 3-0 win over Auxerre last time out.
Lepaul pictured before a recent fixture for Rennes. Photo: Imago | Credit: Psnewz