Rennes chase early continental cushion against resilient Angers
Stéphane Gilli’s Angers look to jump into the European spots while Rennes aim to solidify their early continental standing at the Stade Raymond-Kopa.
Angers occupy 9th place, sitting just one point off the European positions after a mixed start to the campaign. Stéphane Gilli’s men secured their first win of the season last time out with a 3-1 away victory over Auxerre, bouncing back from an opening day defeat to Lille. They now face the challenge of avoiding consecutive home league defeats for the second time in 2026.
Rennes arrive in 5th place, currently holding a continental spot and looking to remain unbeaten in their opening three matches for the first time since the 2023-24 season. Franck Haise’s side showed significant character last week, securing a 3-2 win against Le Mans thanks to a 96th-minute winner, following an impressive 2-2 draw with Paris Saint-Germain.
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Strength rating and xG.
Elo is overall team strength. xG is the goals an average team would score from the same chances.
One strength number built from every result a team has had. Higher means stronger.
Rennes are the stronger side — 169 rating points clear of Angers.
xG = goals an average team would score from the same chances. Scoring well above xG means clinical finishing (or a hot streak).
AngersRennesGoals scored and conceded.
Per-game averages this season. Use the buttons to split the goals by venue.
Both teams across every game this season.
AngersRennesWhole season, home and away combined — Angers 5 games, Rennes 5 games.
AngersRennesPast meetings.
Their recent form.
Where they sit in the table.
Ligue 1 (France) standings · both teams highlighted in context.
