The Matchday 27 clash in Ligue 1 between Angers and Rennes will take place on March 30 at the Stade Raymond Kopa. Angers vs. Rennes: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Angers
Angers suffered their third consecutive goalless defeat in the league, losing 0-2 to Monaco in the last round. The club matched their longest losing streak of the current Ligue 1 season, which occurred at the start of the tournament. Angers failed to score in three consecutive matches for the first time since their return to the top tier of French football. As a result of this poor run, the team has dropped to 14th place in the league standings, with the gap to the relegation playoff zone now reduced to six points.
- At least one opponent failed to score in 12 of Angers' last 14 Ligue 1 matches.
- The club has not won in 7 of their last 8 matches in the French league (2 draws, 5 losses).
- At home, the club has lost without scoring in their last three matches in this tournament, conceding at least twice in each.
Predicted lineup for Angers (4-5-1)
Yahia Fofana – Florent Ainin, Jordan Lefort, Abdoulaye Bamba, Carlen Arcus – Haris Belkebla, Yassine Belkdim, Jim Allevinah, Himad Abdelli, Zinedine Ferhat – Esteban Lepaul.
Rennes
The Bretons, on the other hand, lost their last two Ligue 1 matches against PSG (1-4) and Lens (0-1). With these results, the team extended their uncompromising streak in the French league to 18 matches (7 wins, 11 losses). Notably, Rennes have the fewest draws among all clubs in the current Ligue 1 season (2). In the league standings, the Bretons are only in 12th place, trailing the European competition zone by 15 points. Additionally, Rennes have a negative goal difference – 35:37.
- One team failed to score in 6 of Rennes' last 7 Ligue 1 matches.
- No more than two goals were scored in 5 of the club's last 7 league matches.
- Rennes failed to win in 11 of their last 13 away matches in the French top flight (1 draw, 10 losses).
Predicted lineup for Rennes (3-5-2)
Brice Samba – Mikail Faye, Anthony Rouault, Jeremy Jacquet – Adrien Truffert, Azor Matusiwa, Jaouen Hadjam, Jordan James, Lorenz Assignon – Arnaud Kalimuendo, Mohamed Meite.
Referee
Thomas Leonard (France)
Matches – 14 (Ligue 1, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 49;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.5;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 21%.
Match Prediction for Angers vs. Rennes
Angers are experiencing their worst spell since returning to Ligue 1. The team lost their last three matches in the tournament with a total score of 0-8. Interestingly, Angers also lost their last three home matches in the French league by the same margin. However, it's worth noting that among the opponents in these home defeats were formidable teams like Marseille and Monaco. The upcoming opponent, Rennes, has been highly inconsistent in the current Ligue 1 season, being the most uncompromising team in the tournament.
Rennes, like Angers, performed poorly in their matches before the international break, losing their last two league games. Furthermore, the club traditionally struggles away from home. In the current championship, the Bretons are only 16th in the list of the best away teams in Ligue 1. They have lost 9 of their 12 away matches (2 wins, 1 draw). Therefore, I disagree with the bookmakers who consider Rennes the clear favorites for the upcoming match. I don't think the hosts will go down without a fight against an opponent that performs so poorly on the road.
Moreover, Angers have been competitive against the Bretons at home. In 7 of the last 8 home matches in Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France, they did not lose by more than one goal. I believe the hosts will maintain this positive handicap once again. My prediction: Angers with a handicap (+1.5)
