Rennes vs Auxerre Predictions

Rennes vs Auxerre Preview: Hosts Seek Home Response as Visitors Chase Third Straight Win. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

Rennes will look to put their first Ligue 1 defeat of the season behind them when they welcome an improving Auxerre to Roazhon Park on Sunday, 11 October 2026.

Three Punchy Stats

• 19 big chances: Rennes rank third in Ligue 1 for clear opportunities created this season.
• 71% after half-time: Auxerre have scored most of their league goals in the second half.
• Seven unbeaten at home: Rennes have not lost any of their previous seven home Ligue 1 fixtures.

Franck Haise’s side slipped to fifth following a heavy 4-0 defeat at Lyon, while Auxerre climbed to 10th after beating Brest 2-1. Four points separate the teams heading into a fixture that pits Rennes’ impressive home record against the visitors’ growing confidence under Will Still.

Rennes Looking to Restore Defensive Stability

Rennes had made an encouraging start to the campaign, collecting three wins and a draw before their setback against Lyon. That defeat exposed defensive vulnerabilities which Haise will be determined to address.

The four goals conceded were particularly concerning given that Rennes had allowed only five across their previous five competitive fixtures.

Nevertheless, Roazhon Park remains a significant advantage. Rennes are unbeaten in seven home league matches, winning their last two, and could avoid defeat in their opening four home league fixtures for a second successive season.

Their attacking numbers also suggest that opportunities should arrive. Rennes rank third in Ligue 1 for big chances created, with 19, although their 16 missed big chances underline an ongoing problem with finishing.

Esteban Lepaul will be central to their attacking ambitions. Having made his France debut during the international break, last season’s leading scorer returns seeking his first league goal since matchday two.

Rennes have scored at least twice in three of their five league matches, but greater efficiency in front of goal could prove decisive against opponents whose defensive record remains vulnerable.

Auxerre Finding Their Feet Under Will Still

Auxerre arrive with renewed belief after consecutive victories over Nice and Brest transformed their early-season outlook.

Still endured a difficult introduction, losing his first three league matches while conceding 11 goals. However, his side have since tightened considerably, allowing just one goal across their subsequent two victories.

A third successive win would equal their longest Ligue 1 winning sequence of the calendar year.

Cameron Archer has provided an attacking spark, scoring against Brest before Raphael Le Guen’s late own goal secured maximum points.

Auxerre have scored in all five league fixtures this season, maintaining a broader run of finding the net in 12 of their last 13 matches.

Their second-half threat deserves particular attention, with 71% of their league goals this season arriving after half-time.

However, away performances remain a concern. Auxerre have lost their last two league matches on the road, and Still is still seeking his first away league victory in charge.

History at Roazhon Park offers encouragement, though, with Auxerre collecting points from five of their previous six visits, including last season’s 2-2 draw.

Team News and Tactical Outlook

Rennes have relatively few selection concerns, although Djaoui Cisse remains doubtful because of a lingering groin problem.

Auxerre face greater disruption. Marvin Senaya is struggling with a hamstring injury, Bryan Okoh and Assane Diousse are recovering from serious knee injuries, and Christ Makosso is suspended.

The contest could hinge on Rennes’ ability to convert territorial pressure into goals without leaving themselves exposed.

Both teams have scored in six of Rennes’ last eight home league matches, while four of Auxerre’s five fixtures this season have featured goals at both ends.

Rennes have also failed to keep a clean sheet in 10 of their previous 12 league outings, suggesting Auxerre possess opportunities to threaten despite their away difficulties.

Match Prediction: Rennes 3-1 Auxerre

Rennes’ home strength and superior chance creation make them favourites to recover from their Lyon disappointment.

Auxerre’s attacking consistency should ensure a competitive encounter, but their 12 goals conceded in five league matches remain a significant weakness.

With both sides capable of creating opportunities, a 3-1 Rennes victory looks a plausible outcome.

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Main Tip

Win & Both Teams to Score

Selection: Rennes to win and Both Teams to Score. The selected team must win in normal time and both teams must score. If the selected team draws or loses, or either side fails to score, the bet loses.

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Correct Score Market

Selection: Rennes vs Auxerre 3-1. Predict the exact score at the end of 90 minutes plus stoppage time. Extra time and penalties do not count unless the bookmaker states otherwise.

🎯 Pick 1: Rennes to win and Both Teams to Score @ 13/8

Rennes returning to Roazhon Park provides a credible foundation for a home victory, while their recent defensive vulnerabilities make the Both Teams to Score element a logical addition to the selection. Franck Haise’s side are unbeaten in seven home league matches, winning their last two, contrasting directly with an Auxerre team that has lost its last two league fixtures on the road. Despite suffering a heavy 4-0 defeat at Lyon, Rennes had collected three wins and a draw prior to that setback, indicating that their baseline performance level remains capable of handling mid-table opposition in familiar surroundings.

The combination market requires Auxerre to contribute a goal, which aligns clearly with their current attacking consistency. The visitors have scored in all five league fixtures this season and found the net in 12 of their last 13 matches. Rennes offer plenty of encouragement for the visitors, having failed to keep a clean sheet in 10 of their previous 12 league outings and seeing both teams score in six of their last eight home league games.

The most significant threat to this selection is Auxerre’s recent defensive improvement, having allowed just one goal across consecutive victories against Nice and Brest. However, Rennes rank third in Ligue 1 with 19 big chances created, and they face a visiting defence dealing with several absences, including a suspension for Christ Makosso and injuries to Marvin Senaya, Bryan Okoh and Assane Diousse. Rennes have scored at least twice in three of their five league matches, providing the attacking volume necessary to outscore an opponent that consistently registers on the scoresheet.

🎯 Tactical Indicators

• Rennes are unbeaten in seven home Ligue 1 matches, winning their last two.
• Auxerre have scored in all five league fixtures this season.
• Rennes have failed to keep a clean sheet in 10 of their previous 12 league outings.

Risk Factor: Auxerre have taken points from five of their previous six visits to Roazhon Park, and Rennes' finishing inefficiency could limit a home win.

⚔️ Pick 2: Rennes vs Auxerre 3-1 @ 9/1

A 3-1 home victory requires Rennes to capitalise on their high chance creation while acknowledging Auxerre’s consistent ability to find the net. The hosts rank third in Ligue 1 for big chances created with 19, demonstrating a clear ability to penetrate opposition defences. They face an Auxerre side that, despite recent consecutive victories, has conceded 12 goals across its first five league matches. With visiting manager Will Still navigating multiple defensive absences—including Christ Makosso’s suspension and injuries to three other players—Rennes possess the attacking volume to score multiple times, having already registered at least two goals in three of their five league outings.

The visiting side of the scoreline is supported by a persistent attacking threat that has seen Auxerre score in all five league fixtures this season. Rennes consistently offer opportunities to their opponents, failing to secure a clean sheet in 10 of their previous 12 league games. However, Auxerre have lost their last two away league matches, suggesting they lack the overall away resilience to match a strong home side goal-for-goal across 90 minutes.

The primary risk to this exact scoreline is Rennes’ finishing. While they create heavily, they have also missed 16 big chances this season, and a continuation of that wastefulness could easily produce a narrower 2-1 result or a draw. Furthermore, historical precedent offers caution, with Auxerre taking points from five of their previous six visits to Roazhon Park. Nevertheless, combining Rennes’ unbeaten seven-match home sequence with Auxerre’s established scoring run makes a 3-1 home victory a plausible reflection of the statistical evidence.