Auxerre v Rennes prediction
Team pages: Auxerre · Rennes · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Auxerre v Rennes, Ligue 1 on Sun, 16 May 2027 16:00 BST posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Auxerre host Rennes in Ligue 1 on Sunday 16 May (kick-off 16:00 UK).
The key numbers
Auxerre have scored in 11 consecutive matches.
13 of Rennes’s last 15 results went over 2.5 goals (87%).
Form and the table
10 of Auxerre’s last 15 results went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in 10 of Auxerre’s last 15 results (67%). At home, Auxerre have five wins, one draw and one defeat in their last 7 home matches — 2.29 points per game, scoring 1.71 and conceding 0.86. Auxerre have scored eight goals, the seventh-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Auxerre have conceded 16 goals, the second-most (shared) of the 18 clubs.
Both teams scored in 11 of Rennes’s last 15 results (73%). Away from home, Rennes have three wins, one draw and three defeats in their last 7 away matches — 1.43 points per game, scoring 1.71 and conceding 2.14. Rennes have scored 12 goals, the fourth-most (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Rennes have conceded 10 goals, the ninth-most (shared) of the 18 clubs.
Auxerre (16th) and Rennes (fourth) are seven points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Rennes the stronger side, 209 rating points above Auxerre (Rennes 1751, Auxerre 1542, after at least 114 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
Rennes are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Auxerre. The most recent meeting, on 11 October 2026, finished Rennes 4–1 Auxerre.
Team news
Predicted Auxerre XI (3-4-3): M. Diop, C. Makosso, A. Tuanzebe, S. Diomandé, K. Danois, A. Piedfort, N. Ahamada, L. Sy, D. Namaso, C. Archer, R. Faivre — derived from the last 6 line-ups, most-used eleven, one position borrowed or covered. By TACTIX Impact, Cameron Archer (5.8 per match over four appearances, four goals) and Kévin Danois (4.8 per match over six appearances) have been Auxerre’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Auxerre (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Cameron Archer averages 2.5 shots per 90 over 365 minutes, with a shot in five of the last five appearances. Kévin Danois averages 1.5 key passes per 90 over 540 minutes, with a key pass in four of the last six appearances.
Predicted Rennes XI (4-1-4-1): B. Samba, C. Cresswell, P. Frankowski, M. Nagida, A. Rouault, V. Rongier, A. Thomasson, M. Camara, S. Szymański, L. Blas, E. Lepaul — derived from the last 6 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Adrien Thomasson (4.9 per match over seven appearances, two goals and two assists) and Mahamadou Nagida (4.4 per match over eight appearances, one goal) have been Rennes’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Rennes (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Adrien Thomasson averages 2.5 key passes per 90 over 530 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last seven appearances. Mahamadou Nagida averages 3.9 tackles per 90 over 484 minutes, with a tackle in six of the last eight appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Ligue 1
- Head-to-head (last 6): Auxerre 2 · draws 2 · Rennes 2 · 2.83 goals/game
- Recent form: Auxerre 2W 0D 3L · Rennes 3W 1D 1L
Auxerre v Rennes (Ligue 1): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 15 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Auxerre for / against | Line | Rennes for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.5 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.75 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.88 for · 6.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 6.75 for · 6.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 11.38 for · 13.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 18.75 for · 12.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.75 for · 5.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 6.38 for · 4.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 14.38 for · 9.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 12.13 for · 11.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.5 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
Auxerre
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Mandengue n 4 | 15 | 10.5 | 3 | — |
| E. Owusu n 8 | 77.1 | 2.3 | 0.6 | — |
| K. Danois n 8 | 90 | 1.8 | 1.6 | — |
| L. Sy n 8 | 87.5 | 1.8 | 0.5 | — |
| E. Legros n 4 | 38.5 | 1.8 | 0 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. Sinayoko n 8 | 87.6 | 2.7 | 1.8 |
| R. Labeau Lascary n 8 | 41.4 | 2.7 | 2.2 |
| Cameron Archer n 8 | 62.5 | 2.3 | 1.3 |
| S. Mara n 8 | 46.3 | 2.2 | 1 |
| D. Namaso n 8 | 80.1 | 1.7 | 1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Mandengue n 4 | 15 | 0 | 1.5 |
| L. Sinayoko n 8 | 87.6 | 0.9 | 0.1 |
| Cameron Archer n 8 | 62.5 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| S. Mara n 8 | 46.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| R. Labeau Lascary n 8 | 41.4 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| K. Danois n 8 | 90 | 3.4 |
| R. Mandengue n 4 | 15 | 3 |
| D. Namaso n 8 | 80.1 | 2 |
| E. Legros n 4 | 38.5 | 1.8 |
| G. Mensah n 8 | 84.9 | 1.7 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Diop n 8 | 90 | 4 |
Rennes
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Thomasson n 8 | 77.5 | 2.8 | 1.7 | — |
| D. Cissé n 8 | 20.5 | 2.7 | 1.1 | — |
| Przemysław Frankowski n 8 | 59.1 | 1.9 | 0.6 | — |
| Q. Merlin n 8 | 73.9 | 1.7 | 0.6 | — |
| M. Camara n 8 | 82.5 | 1.5 | 1.4 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esteban Lepaul n 8 | 65.8 | 4.6 | 1.7 |
| L. Blas n 8 | 47.1 | 3.6 | 1.2 |
| A. Nordin n 8 | 30.9 | 3.3 | 1.5 |
| I. Soumaré n 8 | 60.6 | 2.6 | 1.1 |
| Eliezer Mayenda n 8 | 19.6 | 2.3 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. Dia n 8 | 34.1 | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| A. Nordin n 8 | 30.9 | 0 | 0.7 |
| A. Thomasson n 8 | 77.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| S. Szymański n 8 | 70.8 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| I. Soumaré n 8 | 60.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Nagida n 8 | 60.5 | 3.9 |
| Przemysław Frankowski n 8 | 59.1 | 2.9 |
| V. Rongier n 8 | 76 | 2.5 |
| S. Szymański n 8 | 70.8 | 2.2 |
| A. Thomasson n 8 | 77.5 | 2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| B. Samba n 8 | 90 | 2.9 |
| N. Lemaitre n 8 | 83.5 | 2.8 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Auxerre v Rennes — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-10-11 Rennes 4–1 Auxerre
- 2026-02-22 Auxerre 0–3 Rennes
- 2025-10-19 Rennes 2–2 Auxerre
- 2025-04-06 Rennes 0–1 Auxerre
- 2024-11-03 Auxerre 4–0 Rennes
- 2023-03-11 Auxerre 0–0 Rennes
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Auxerre and Rennes?
- In their last 6 meetings, Auxerre won 2, Rennes won 2 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.83 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Auxerre and Rennes?
- Recent form — Auxerre 2W 0D 3L; Rennes 3W 1D 1L.
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