Rennes vs Auxerre prediction: FRANCE: Ligue 1 betting tips on match 2022-09-10 15:05.
Rennes will be looking to find some consistency and kick on with their Ligue 1 campaign, especially as a comeback 1-1 draw with Troyes in the last round means they possess an evenly split record after six league matches (W2, D2, L2). Manager Bruno Génésio will likely use his side’s midweek European result as a springboard for better things to come, with his side showing their fighting spirit in scoring a 94th-minute winner to beat AEK Larnaca 2-1 in Cyprus.
The Red and Blacks can also rely on Roazhon Park to provide an intimidation factor given their home form over the last 18 months, winning 20 of their last 27 top-flight matches at home (D2, L5). They now welcome Auxerre through the doors for the first time in over a decade as Rennes look to maintain their unbeaten streak in the last four H2Hs (W2, D2), keeping a clean sheet in three of those contests.
Auxerre’s highly-touted opening to their first Ligue 1 campaign since 2011/12 has been spoiled somewhat in recent rounds as they’ve lost their last two matches, most recently suffering a 2-0 defeat to Marseille. Despite this, Auxerre sit just one point behind Rennes, and a win here would equal their best start in the top-flight after seven games since the 2008/09 season.
AJA hit the road having shown encouraging signs despite losing two of their three away matches (W1), displaying their recent attacking potency by scoring each time. Coach Jean-Marc Furlan's record at Roazhon Park needs some work though, as he’s won only once in his seven managerial visits (D2, L4).
Players to watch: Rennes Martin Terrier seems to enjoy the comforts of home, with four of his last five goals coming at Roazhon Park. Mathias Autret may be tasked with getting Auxerre up and running here, having netted his side’s opener in ten of his last 14 goalscoring appearances.
Hot stat: There’s only been one scoreless half in Auxerre’s six Ligue 1 games this campaign.