- Home form: Rennes are unbeaten in three home games in Ligue 1 2026-2027, winning two and drawing one.
- Away form: Auxerre have lost both of their two away games in Ligue 1 2026-2027.
- Recent form: A.J. Auxerre have won three of their last five and are on a three-game winning streak.
A pressing duel at Roazhon Park
This Sunday's Ligue 1 2026-2027 clash between Stade Rennes FC (5th, 10 points from five matches) and A.J. Auxerre (10th, six points from five games) looks set to be an intriguing pressing duel at the Roazhon Park. Franck Haise's side are playing a front foot game this season, with a back three and high-intensity wing-backs who press hard and get forward. The system is designed for transitions and quick, vertical play, and it's a recipe that has had Rennes looking dangerous, although also a little shaky at times.
Les Rouge et Noir come into this fixture on the back of a mixed sequence of two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last five in all competitions. In that time, they have beaten Ligue 1 2026/2027 promotion candidates Nice and Brest and followed up with a 4-3 win over Clermont in a friendly.
A hot Archer could make life difficult for Rennes
Form and system
Auxerre will come into this game in fine form, winning three of their last five and riding a three-game win streak. Will Still's 4-3-3 system is similar to Rennes' in that it demands plenty of pressing and energy from the entire team and they will look to make things difficult for their hosts.
Key player
- Cameron Archer has been in hot form for les Ajaïstes so far in Ligue 1 2026/2027, scoring three goals in three appearances and hitting three of their last four.
- He's a reliable pick to score for them on Sunday.
History and odds
Les Rouge et Noir beat Auxerre 3-0 when they last met and Sunday's meeting is a toss up on the last three encounters, with one win apiece and a draw. However, Auxerre have failed to beat Rennes in their last two attempts and the home side will be the heavy betting favorite here at 1.42, with the visitors 6.4 and the draw 4.75.
Back Rennes to edge it
Verdict
Rennes should be able to come out on top here, although Auxerre's fine form and the excellent start to the season by Cameron Archer should keep this game close.
Statistics
Rennes have scored 2.00 goals per home game in Ligue 1 2026-2027, conceding 1.33 per game. Auxerre have averaged 1.50 goals scored per away game in Ligue 1 2026-2027 and conceded a worrying 4.00 per game, so they look vulnerable in this clash.
Tips
Over 2.5 goals at 1.5 and BTTS – Yes at 1.65 look likely, but the latter is a smart pick in the same game betting category, although not at a great price. Rennes are a consistent and reliable scoring threat in Ligue 1 2026/2027, with Esteban Lepaul leading the line with three goals from his first five games.
