- Stade Rennes FC have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five games, taking two consecutive defeats into this match.
- Le Mans FC have won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five matches, making them one of the current form teams in the division.
- Le Mans have won one and drawn two of their three away games in all competitions this season, conceding just three goals across those three away days.
Les Sang et Or will give Rennes a run for their money
Le Mans are one of the form teams in Ligue 1 2026/2027 right now and they'll arrive at Roazhon Park on Sunday with enough momentum to give Stade Rennes a few worries. Patrick Videira's side have won four, drawn four and lost just two of their ten games across all competitions this term, which is considerably more sturdy than Rennes' record of four wins, one draw and five defeats across the same number of matches.
So, the form book and the odds make the hosts clear favourites at 23/50 with Le Mans the huge outsiders at 21/4. While we're going to take Rennes to win, the visitors' away record and some recent results of Stade Rennes' suggest that this might be closer than the odds imply.
Rennes have also taken two consecutive losses into this fixture. After a 3-3 away draw at Galatasaray, Rennes suffered defeats to Brentford and Sunderland respectively in the last seven days. Franck Haise's side have been a bit more structured, better balanced and more disciplined this season and they are more likely to maintain their 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 shape against Le Mans, which could lead to more control and possession, but Les Sang et Or press hard, break forward fast and play with a direct style.
Over 2.5 goals looks a good play at 57/100
So, the contrasting nature of these two sides should make for a lively encounter at Roazhon Park on Sunday, which could see Rennes' defence rocked by Le Mans' counter-pressing and rapid transitions. Les Rennais have averaged 2.00 goals scored and 1.67 goals conceded per game in their six home matches this current campaign, while Le Mans have shipped just three on their three road trips, which is why the Over 2.5 goals line looks a sound play at 57/100.
Esteban Lepaul has been in cracking form for Rennes this past month, notching six of their 11 goals in the club's last five fixtures, while Louis Mafouta has supplied three of Le Mans' seven goals in the same period. The 20-year-old has been an excellent addition to the team and Dame Gueye and Adil Bourabaa have been making their mark on Ligue 1 2026/2027 immediately after their summer moves to the club.
With Le Mans clearly the more solid and consistent outfit this past month, the 21/4 about the visitors might be a touch high, but our prediction is still for Rennes to prevail in what could be a close and engaging contest.
