Auxerre vs Rennes Prediction 22 February 2026
🔊 How will Rennes' new coach transform the team's play? This Sunday, the "Red and Blacks" face a tough challenge with an away match against Auxerre in the 23rd round of the French Championship. Some might argue that the "Lake Dwellers" aren't a formidable opponent, but we beg to differ, as recent results suggest otherwise. We've prepared an insightful prediction for this game, which you can read in our analytical piece.
Head-to-Head
📊 Auxerre find it comfortable playing against Rennes, and recent head-to-head encounters back this up. In their last four meetings, the "Lake Dwellers" have celebrated victory twice, with the other two matches ending in a draw.
Head-to-head statistics Auxerre - Rennes
Auxerre Team Overview
🔵 Auxerre find themselves in a tough spot in the standings, largely due to a disappointing first half of the season. Currently, Christophe Pélissier's side are in the relegation zone, but there are signs of a potential climb, and this isn't just a flash in the pan-it's been a consistent stretch in the league. They are five points away from safety, making the match against Rennes crucial for them.
⚪ In their last three matches, Auxerre have consistently picked up points and displayed quality football. After back-to-back draws with Toulouse (0-0) and Paris FC (0-0), Christophe Pélissier's squad confidently secured an away victory against Metz (3-1). While this win came against a tournament underdog, its significance for the team at this moment is immense.
Match Results: Auxerre
Stade Rennes Team Overview
🔴 Rennes are a solid mid-table team in the French league, currently experiencing a significant slump. Even the head coach, now former, Habib Beye, was shown the door after a string of defeats. For the remainder of the season, the team will be managed by Franck Haise, who has stirred up quite a bit of controversy at Nice, currently floundering in the lower part of the standings.
⚫ Somehow, the departure of Habib Beye worked (perhaps only temporarily), as Rennes snapped their losing streak by defeating league leaders PSG 3-1. Few could have predicted such an incredible result, but it turned out that with just 33% possession, they could dismantle Paris Saint-Germain. The key is ensuring that this one-off success doesn't mask the underlying issues in the "red and blacks'" attacking line.
Match Results: Stade Rennes
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Auxerre
❌ Lake have a significant injury list ahead of their clash with Rennes: Oussama El Azzouzi, Romain Faivre, Francisco Sierralta, Lasso Coulibaly, and Nathan Buayi-Kiala. These players would be valuable to the team right now, especially the first two, who are key starters.
Stade Rennes
🎩 It was announced yesterday that Franck Haise has been appointed as the new head coach of Rennes, replacing Habib Beye, who has moved to Marseille. The 54-year-old Haise previously managed Nice but was dismissed following a string of poor results. His contract with Rennes runs until 2027. It's worth noting that the Frenchman has prior experience with the "red and blacks," having led the club's academy from 2006 to 2012.
❌ Rennes are facing defensive issues ahead of their match against Auxerre: Jérémy Jacquet will be sidelined due to a shoulder injury, while Przemysław Frankowski is out with a knee problem. Glen Kamara is also unavailable due to injury and hasn't played since early February.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The upcoming match will be officiated by Gael Angoula. Over the span of 84 matches he has refereed, he averages 3.19 yellow cards per game with 25 fouls. In 22 Ligue 1 matches, the yellow card stats are as follows: Auxerre average 2.3 per game, while Rennes average 1.9. Both teams have not been frequently penalized this season, and Gael Angoula tends to be lenient with his cautions. Therefore, we suggest betting on total yellow cards under 4.5.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Auxerre's average individual total in the French championship is 0.8 goals per match, while Rennes average 1.5. Recently, both teams have struggled to find the back of the net, with goals coming at a premium. Considering this, we recommend a bet on total match goals under 2.5.
🚩 Corner Prediction
In 22 matches in the French championship, Auxerre have averaged 4.9 corners per game, while Rennes have averaged 5.5 in the same period. Both teams consistently earn corner opportunities, boasting statistics slightly above the league average. Thus, we suggest a bet on total corners over 8.5.
Editor's Prediction
Rennes are set to play their first match under a new head coach, with the team previously led on the field by an assistant manager. The issues plaguing the "Red and Blacks" across all lines won't vanish with the snap of a finger, and their somewhat fortuitous victory over PSG is unlikely to paint a brighter picture overall. On the other hand, Auxerre have avoided defeat in their last three matches and are striving to escape the relegation zone, providing them with immense motivation. We believe that in the upcoming clash, the hosts won't lose. A draw (1-1) seems a likely outcome.
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