Angers vs Rennes prediction: FRANCE: Ligue 1 betting tips on match 2025-08-30 13:00.
[p]Two sides looking to settle into a rhythm in the early weeks of the Ligue 1 season meet at Stade Raymond Kopa as Angers play Rennes.[/p]
[p]Match News and Current Form[/p]
[p]This is Angersâ first encounter of the Ligue 1 season against a side not from the capital, with their two matches against Paris FC and PSG yielding different fortunes (W1, L1). This is the first campaign in four in which they have managed to secure a win from their opening two fixtures, while the tight nature of their defeat to reigning champions PSG (1-0) suggests that they have the potential to be competitive this term.[/p]
[p]Rennes have an identical record to their upcoming hosts from the opening two rounds, although the heavy manner of their loss to Lorient on Sunday (4-0) has put a cloud over their start, as has the three red cards received so far. They will therefore want to bounce back, and have secured a psychological boost coming into this contest having reportedly agreed a deal to sign their opponents’ star striker EstĂ©ban Lepaul earlier this week. [/p]
[p]Head-to-Head History[/p]
[p]Angers have only ever suffered more competitive defeats against Nantes (46) than Rennes (43). That H2H has not been helped by losing the last five H2Hs. [/p]
[p]Hot Stats and Streaks[/p]
[p]Angers are looking to win a third consecutive Ligue 1 home game for the first time since September 2019. [/p]
[p]Angers have dropped just two points after opening the scoring against sides currently in Ligue 1 since the start of last season – the lowest tally among ever-present teams.[/p]
[p]Rennes have conceded 4+ goals four times in Ligue 1 during 2025 – a joint-high figure ahead of this weekend. [/p]
[p]Ahead of this matchday, no side across Europeâs top-five leagues have picked up as many red cards as Rennes this season (three). [/p]
[p]Key Players to Watch and Missing Players[/p]
[p]Angers left-back Jacques EkomiĂ© battled hard to frustrate PSG, meaning that he ended the last round having won more tackles than any player across Europe’s top-five leagues this season (eight). Rennesâ Ludovic Blas will be aiming to get the better of him, having scored the winner on matchday one against Marseille and registering an assist in a 2-0 victory over Angers last term. [/p]
[p]The home side seemingly have no fresh injury concerns, while Rennes are still sweating on the fitness of defender Lilian Brassier, who has missed the opening two rounds following an ankle injury sustained in pre-season. [/p]
[p]For all the latest team news, please check the Flashscore match centre.[/p]
[p]Betting Analysis[/p]
[p]Angers have shown signs of being strong at home recently and usually see the job through when going 1-0 up. We think they will do just that here, so fancy another home win âto nilâ. [/p]
[p][i]Author: David H[/i][/p]