Rennes vs Havre Prediction 18 January 2026
🔊 Can Rennes extend their winning streak to five matches? On Sunday, the "Red and Blacks" host Le Havre in the 18th round of the French football championship. This encounter promises to be intense due to the high stakes for points, but bookmakers believe the hosts should handle their opponents without much trouble. You can find our prediction for this game in our analytical piece.
Head-to-Head
📊 In recent years, Rennes have had great success against Le Havre, remaining unbeaten in their last five official encounters. During this period, the "Black and Reds" have secured three victories and drawn twice.
Head-to-head statistics Rennes - Havre
Stade Rennes Team Overview
🔴 Rennes have been on an incredible upward trajectory in recent months, resulting in a move to the upper echelons of the league table. Currently, Habib Beye's squad are in the European competition zone, sitting in sixth place. Notably, they are on a four-match winning streak across all competitions, with eight victories in their last ten games.
⚫ Recently, Rennes secured their spot in the last 16 of the Coupe de France by defeating the modest club Chantilly away (3-1). In their previous Ligue 1 fixture, Habib Beye's men dismantled Lille (2-0) on their home turf. This was aided by an early sending-off for Lille (in the 14th minute). Nonetheless, Rennes needed to see the game through to victory, and they did so with confidence.
Match Results: Stade Rennes
Havre Team Overview
🔵 Le Havre aren't making waves this season, merely hovering around the lower mid-table. It's unlikely we'll see a surge from them akin to Rennes; they simply lack the resources-neither the budget for new signings nor the squad depth. As a result, the "Sky Blues" are content with modest aims, their primary goal being to avoid relegation from the top flight.
⚪ In their last Ligue 1 outing, Le Havre secured their first victory in over two and a half months, edging past Angers 2-1. It was a closely contested match where Didier Digard's side had a bit of luck on their side towards the end, though their xG suggested only one goal (1.23). Additionally, Le Havre were knocked out of the Coupe de France, falling to Amiens 0-2 in the Round of 64, a team from a lower division.
Match Results: Havre
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Stade Rennes
🎙 At the press conference, Habib Beye shared his thoughts on the future of his squad. "The team are in a very positive form, having suffered only three defeats in seventeen matches. We are where we should be, and eventually, we'll get what we deserve. I'm not thinking about points, but about the upcoming matches. The match against Le Havre is crucial to build on the success achieved in Lille. We'll be at home, in front of our fans who support us at every game, in Lille, in Chantilly-they are vital for us," stated Rennes' head coach.
❌ Rennes have no injury concerns ahead of the game against Le Havre, but there are players unavailable for other reasons. Jeremy Jacquet is suspended due to an accumulation of yellow cards, and Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal is away with the Morocco national team, set to play in the Africa Cup of Nations final over the weekend.
Havre
❌ Le Havre are dealing with a significant number of injuries, sidelining several key players for the upcoming match: Reda Khadra, Abdoulaye Touré, Dan-Axel Zagadou, and Étienne Youte Kinkoue. Additionally, goalkeeper Mory Diaw has joined the Senegal national team and will be competing in the Africa Cup of Nations final this weekend.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The upcoming match will be officiated by Stéphanie Frappart. Over her last 100 games, she averages 3.69 yellow cards per match, with 25 fouls. In Ligue 1, Rennes average 1.9 yellow cards per game, while Le Havre average 1.8 over 17 matches. Given the low number of cautions both teams receive this season, we suggest betting on total yellow cards under 4.5.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Rennes' average individual total in Ligue 1 is 1.7 goals per match, while Le Havre average just 0.9. The overall scoring in their matches is 3.1 for the hosts and 2.2 for the visitors. Considering these stats, it's reasonable to predict that both teams may not score in the upcoming match. We recommend considering a bet on both teams to score - no.
🚩 Corner Prediction
In the French championship, Rennes average 5.4 corners per game over seventeen matches, while Le Havre average 4.5 in the same period. With Habib Beye’s team playing at home, we suggest placing a bet on Rennes to win on corners.
Editorial Prediction
It's clear to everyone that Rennes are on the rise, and there are no signs of this momentum slowing down anytime soon. The team is performing strongly in both the league and the Coupe de France, boasting an 80% win rate in their last ten matches. We believe that Habib Beye's squad should comfortably defeat a side like Le Havre on their home turf. We're backing a home win and anticipate a victory with a scoreline of 2-0.
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