Angers vs Rennes Prediction & Tips
This is Angers’ first Ligue 1 match of the season against a non-Parisian opponent, as their previous two matches were against Paris FC and PSG, with mixed results (W1, L1). This is the first time in four seasons that they have managed to win their first two games, and their narrow defeat to reigning champions PSG (1-0) suggests that they could be competitive this year.
Rennes arrive with the same record as their hosts after the first two matchdays, although Sunday’s heavy defeat to Lorient (4-0) has marred their start, as have the three red cards they have received so far. They will therefore be looking to bounce back, and they arrive with a boost after reportedly reaching an agreement to sign their rivals’ star striker, Estéban Lepaul, earlier this week.
Angers have only suffered more official defeats against Nantes (46) than against Rennes (43). That record against their current opponents has not improved after losing their last five encounters.
