Monaco vs Rennes Prediction 31 January 2026
🔊 Can Monaco break their winless streak in Ligue 1? On Saturday, the Monégasques host Rennes, aiming to finally secure a full three points in the French championship. However, their opponent is anything but easy and will certainly not concede any points without a fight. How will this clash end? You'll find a prediction for the match outcome below.
Head-to-Head
📊 Recent clashes between these rivals have been quite high-scoring affairs. In their last three head-to-head encounters, Monaco and Rennes have seen three or more goals scored.
Head-to-head statistics Monaco - Rennes
Monaco Team Overview
🔴 In the Champions League, Monaco narrowly escaped disaster as the head coach didn't have enough time to ruin everything. However, in the French league, Sébastien Pocognoli is steadily steering the team down a path reminiscent of Nice, securing spots at the bottom of the standings. Recently, the Monégasques played to a goalless draw at home against Juventus (0-0), which, by sheer luck, was enough to advance to the Champions League playoffs. Just one more match and the red-and-whites might have been out...
⚪ Patience is a virtue for Monaco fans! Losses are piling up with no solution in sight. Over five Ligue 1 matches, Sébastien Pocognoli's side has managed just one point-a remarkable feat for a club competing in the Champions League. Their latest league outing ended in a draw against Le Havre. Can you guess the scoreline? That's right-0-0!
Match Results: Monaco
Stade Rennes Team Overview
⚫ Rennes are a solid mid-table team in the French championship, having established themselves as a formidable side. If they maintain their current form, a spot in the European competition zone by season's end is well within reach. Additionally, the "Red and Blacks" advanced to the Round of 16 in the French Cup this January and are poised to challenge any opponent in the tournament.
🔴 In their last ten matches across all competitions, Rennes have secured seven victories, a testament to their high level of play. Monaco could certainly be envious! In their most recent Ligue 1 fixture, Rennes suffered one of their rare defeats, as Habib Beye's men fell to Lorient (0-2), who are unbeaten in ten matches. This result can be attributed to the current form of their opponents.
Match Results: Stade Rennes
Latest news
Monaco
📃 The draw for the Champions League playoff ties took place yesterday. It has been revealed that Monaco will face Paris Saint-Germain. The first legs are scheduled for February 17 and 18, with the return legs on February 24 and 25. Whether this is a good or bad outcome for the Monegasques remains to be seen, but they do have experience in defeating PSG.
❌ There are doubts over the participation of two players in the upcoming match against Rennes: Senegalese player Krépin Diatta is still recovering from the Africa Cup of Nations, and defender Christian Mavissa has been sidelined for nearly a month due to a leg injury, though he seems to be on the road to recovery.
Stade Rennes
🎙 Rennes head coach Habib Beye commented on the team's position in the standings. "I believe we are where we should be today, especially when you look at the teams at the top of the table and their consistency. For instance, Monaco, in essence and on paper, have a more balanced squad than ours. We aim to develop young players, and that's not an excuse. I didn't expect us to be competing for victory with four or five teams. Strasbourg and Toulouse are showing quality performances; now it's up to us to achieve a good result in Monaco," said Beye.
❌ Habib Beye spoke about the squad losses ahead of the upcoming match. "Valentin Rongier and Seko Fofana are injured and will miss the game. Valentin has a calf injury; he's much better now, but we'll have to wait a bit longer. Seko also has a calf injury, but he's starting to run again. As for the absence of the captain? I'm calm about it, although we know his importance in midfield. He's our captain and a key figure in the midfield. We have players capable of filling that position; we have everything we need to perform well and be competitive in Monaco," stated the Rennes boss.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The referee for the upcoming match is Ruddy Buquet. Over the course of 100 matches, he averages 3.67 yellow cards per game with 23 fouls. In 19 Ligue 1 matches, the yellow card stats are as follows: Monaco average 2.4 per game, while Rennes average 1.9. Both teams have not been frequent recipients of yellow cards this season, and Buquet tends to be conservative with his bookings. Therefore, we suggest betting on under 5.5 total yellow cards.
⚽️ Goals Prediction
Monaco's average individual total in Ligue 1 is 1.5 goals per match, while Rennes average 1.6. The overall scoring in their matches is high: Monaco's games average 3.2 goals, and Rennes' average 3. Given these statistics, we recommend considering a bet on over 2.5 total match goals.
🚩 Corners Prediction
In nineteen Ligue 1 matches, Monaco have averaged 4.7 corners per game, while Rennes have averaged 5.8 in the same span. Habib Beye's squad often earns more corner kicks than their opponents and boast above-average league stats, so we suggest betting on Rennes to win the corners battle.
Editorial Prediction
Monaco's recent performances have been a major disappointment for their fans. It's clear that the team is in a deep crisis that won't resolve itself without intervention. Meanwhile, Rennes are on the rise, and their position in the European competitions zone only further motivates the players. The "Red and Blacks" are expected to put up a strong fight in the upcoming match - we anticipate a victory for them with a scoreline of 2-1. For betting purposes, our pick for this game is that Rennes will not lose.
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