Rennes vs Strasbourg prediction

Rennes – Strasbourg, Ligue 1, Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 04:15 PM (GMT). Venue: Roazhon Park

Rennes is #7 in the table (13 pts) and Strasbourg #14 (7 pts). Strasbourg has not won any of its last 5 matches. Rennes averages 2.1 goals per match this season. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Rennes 3, draws 1, Strasbourg 2. Their last meeting, on April 19, 2026, ended Strasbourg 0-3 Rennes. Absent for Rennes: E. Lepaul.

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Rennes return to Roazhon Park seeking to turn strong home momentum into another statement against a Strasbourg side in poor league form. The hosts have the stronger recent head-to-head record and a pronounced physical edge, but they must cope without Lepaul after Thursday’s European exertions. Strasbourg’s depleted defence is the central concern, particularly against Rennes’ wing-back pressure and second-ball game. Godo and Kellyman returning to availability give the visitors fresh attacking alternatives if they can survive the opening press.

Predicted score and probabilities

The AI's exact score, win/draw/loss probabilities, both teams to score, over/under 2.5 and 5 key factors are in the full analysis.

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Head-to-head analysis

Rennes have won six of the last ten meetings and have taken each of the last three, including dominant results in the two most recent fixtures. Strasbourg’s last success in this matchup came away from Roazhon Park earlier in the recent cycle.

Injuries and absences

Lepaul’s ankle injury strips Rennes of their leading league finisher, placing more responsibility on Dia and the supporting attackers. Strasbourg’s missing Doukouré is especially damaging against a Rennes side built to create pressure through crosses, second balls and advanced wing-backs.

Form (last 5)

RennesLeague position #7 · 13 ptsL W L
StrasbourgLeague position #14 · 7 ptsL L L

Rennes vs Strasbourg stats

RennesStrasbourg
Played77
Goals scored1512
Goals conceded1415
Clean sheets10

Last meetings

  • 2026-04-19Strasbourg 0-3 Rennes
  • 2025-11-02Rennes 4-1 Strasbourg
  • 2025-02-02Rennes 1-0 Strasbourg
  • 2024-08-25Strasbourg 3-1 Rennes
  • 2024-03-31Strasbourg 2-0 Rennes
  • 2023-10-29Rennes 1-1 Strasbourg

Unavailable players

Rennes

E. Lepaul

Strasbourg

F. Balde, I. Doukoure, S. Nanasi, J. Panichelli

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