Rennes 4-1 Auxerre: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

Rennes have a strong home opportunity to reset after the Lyon setback, with a near-full group and the crowd expecting a forceful reaction. Auxerre arrive in improved spirits after consecutive league wins, but their defensive resources are badly stretched by Makosso's suspension and several injuries. The visitors' compact back-five shape can frustrate Rennes initially, yet it also leaves them reliant on Archer-led counter-attacks. Rennes' ability to sustain pressure without exposing their centre-backs to direct breaks is the match's main theme.

Head-to-head analysis

Recent meetings have been volatile rather than one-sided: Rennes won convincingly in Auxerre last season, while the corresponding fixture at Roazhon Park ended level and Auxerre also won there in the prior campaign. That history supports caution against assuming a routine home performance.

Injuries and absences

Rennes' clean injury situation gives Haise broad selection flexibility, although international minutes may still shape the starting side. Auxerre are more severely affected: Makosso's suspension compounds injuries across the defensive unit and reduces Still's capacity to alter his back-five structure.

Form (last 5)

Rennes vs Auxerre stats

Last meetings

• 2026-02-22Auxerre 0-3 Rennes
• 2025-10-19Rennes 2-2 Auxerre
• 2025-04-06Rennes 0-1 Auxerre
• 2024-11-03Auxerre 4-0 Rennes
• 2023-03-11Auxerre 0-0 Rennes
• 2022-09-11Rennes 5-0 Auxerre

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