AJ Auxerre
Football France - Ligue 1 Stade de l'Abbé-Deschamps Sun 22 Feb 09:00
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  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Ligue 1 Betting Preview: Auxerre vs Rennes

Auxerre clash with Rennes at Stade de l'Abbé-Deschamps, with kick-off set for 09:00 on Sunday 22 February.

Don’t Underestimate Auxerre

Auxerre look a good bet to defeat Rennes and we can back the home team at -125 with a +0.25 goal start on the Asian Handicap. This means splitting the stake equally between 0 and +0.5 in the quest for a return.

Last H2H Clash Ended 2-2

AJ Auxerre won their last game. It was on their travels where Metz were beaten 3-1 at Stade Saint-Symphorien. Christophe Pelissier's team had just 38% possession and recorded three shots on target, while Sadibou Sane (own goal), Urie-Michel Mboula (own goal) and Kevin Danois each scored one goal.

Rennes have experienced back-to-back Ligue 1 road defeats. In their previous league game, they beat Paris Saint-Germain at home, winning 3-1 at Roazhon Park. The Brittany outfit had just 32% of the ball and recorded four shots on goal, while Mousa Tamari, Esteban Lepaul and Breel Embolo were all on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Auxerre have not lost to Rennes in the past four games, with the last clash seeing a 2-2 draw played out at Roazhon Park. The previous 5 H2H meetings have ended in two Auxerre victories, two draws and one Rennes win.

Ligue 1 G W D L GF GA GD GD P
7 Rennes logo Rennes 28 13 8 7 47 40 7 47:40 47
16 Auxerre logo Auxerre 28 5 8 15 23 37 -14 23:37 23
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Auxerre – Last 10 League Games

2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 11.3 attempts. Auxerre have had 43.1% possession, 375.0 passes and 5.2 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.1 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 11.5 attempts, while being awarded 4.9 corners.

Top scorer Lassine Sinayoko has found the net 3 times, Kevin Danois 2, with Oussama El Azzouzi and Sinaly Diomande both scoring 1. Leading assistor is Lassine Sinayoko with 2, while goalie Donovan Leon has recorded 3 clean sheets.

Rennes – Last 10 League Games

Rennes have won 5, lost 4 and drawn 1, with an average of 4.3 shots on goal, 12.7 attempts and 1.5 goals. Les Rouge et Noirs average 50.9% possession, 453.0 passes, 5.5 corners awarded and 5.7 corners against, while 1.8 goals have been conceded from 13.1 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal.

Breel Embolo and Esteban Lepaul have top scored with 3, while Mousa Tamari is next on 2. Ludovic Blas and Breel Embolo have clocked up 2 assists, with Brice Samba keeping 2 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Auxerre confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Donovan Leon (GK), Lamine Sy, Sinaly Diomande, Bryan Okoh, Clement Akpa, Naouirou Ahamada, Elisha Owusu, Kevin Danois, Danny Namaso, Sekou Mara, Lassine Sinayoko.

Rennes confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Brice Samba (GK), Mahamadou Nagida, Anthony Rouault, Lilian Brassier, Quentin Merlin, Valentin Rongier, Mahdi Camara, Mousa Tamari, Sebastian Szymanski, Arnaud Nordin, Esteban Lepaul.

Auxerre vs Rennes Prediction & Betting Tips

This Auxerre vs Rennes betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including a match prediction, correct score bet, corner kick insight, valuable player prop picks and a strategic bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ll back Auxerre +0.25 for this Ligue 1 game, with odds of -125 available. We have a feeling that they can perform well and the Asian Handicap line looks more than fair for this outcome.

Our job is to consult the latest Ligue 1 team news in order to produce the best football predictions. Then we crack on with the job of analysing the stats that are going to be the most effective.

Key Auxerre vs Rennes league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Auxerre in 3 consecutive games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Auxerre in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Auxerre in 10 of their last 19 games at home.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Rennes in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Rennes in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Rennes in 2 consecutive games on the road.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Auxerre in 4 consecutive games against Rennes.
Auxerre +0.25 Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 55.6% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Auxerre Auxerre logo 1 - 0 Rennes logo Rennes

Our correct score prediction is a 1-0 win for Auxerre which is available at odds of +700. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Lassine Sinayoko Over 2.5 Shots -114 BetMGM logo

Lassine Sinayoko (AJA) has covered the 2.5 shots total in four consecutive Ligue 1 games. Out of all the prop bets available, we’re going to take the -114 when it comes to this Player Shots wager.

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Sékou Mara To Score +310 BetMGM logo

Sékou Mara (AJA) can be backed at +310 to be on the scoresheet. He looks like a value pick and we think that the odds offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -132 BetMGM logo

The five past home games involving Auxerre have had an average of 11.80 corners, with the previous ten Rennes matches involving 11.20. We’re happy to back the -132 when it comes to the teams covering the Total Corners line which looks generous.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Auxerre Logo Auxerre
Total
10.10 5.20 4.90
Home
10.70 5.70 5.00
Away
8.50 4.30 4.20
Rennes Logo Rennes
Total
11.20 5.50 5.70
Home
11.30 6.50 4.80
Away
10.20 5.40 4.80
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Auxerre +0.25 -125
Both Team To Score No +116
Player Shots Lassine Sinayoko Over 2.5 -114

There’s everything to like about this bet builder including Auxerre on the Asian Handicap at +0.25, BTTS No combined with Lassine Sinayoko (AJA) to record Over 2.5 shots.

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Auxerre vs Rennes Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Tight Affair Likely According to the Betting Sites

The bookies have priced up the Full-Time Result betting odds and Rennes are +135 to land a Ligue 1 victory, while AJ Auxerre are +195 to win. The draw is trading at +240 should you think the clash will end all square.

As the name suggests, the Draw No Bet market means money back if the game ends level. Should you take this option, then you can choose between Rennes at -152 and Auxerre at +105.

If you want to back how many goals will be scored, you can get a similar price on Under or Over 2.5 Goals. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at -159 on the Both Teams to Score market.

The leading football betting sites offer hundreds of markets when it comes to Ligue 1 matches. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Esteban Lepaul is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Esteban Lepaul is the favourite to be First Goalscorer at +420. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is +170.

Player Goals
Esteban Lepaul (Rennes)
First
+170
Anytime
+420
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Lassine Sinayoko (AJA)
First
+190
Anytime
+500
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Breel Embolo (Rennes)
First
+250
Anytime
+650
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Danny Namaso (AJA)
First
+300
Anytime
+750
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Player Shots
Esteban Lepaul (Rennes)
Over 3.5
+133
Under 3.5
-
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Breel Embolo (Rennes)
Over 2.5
+143
Under 2.5
-
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Lassine Sinayoko (AJA)
Over 2.5
-130
Under 2.5
-
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Josué Casimir (AJA)
Over 1.5
-116
Under 1.5
-
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Auxerre Have Developed Winless Habit at Home

Auxerre have not triumphed at Stade de l'Abbé-Deschamps in three straight matches. Christophe Pelissier's team have finished with six defeats, two wins and two draws in the past 10 home matches, netting an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

Rennes have four draws, three wins and three defeats in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.90.

In the last meeting at Stade de l'Abbé-Deschamps, Auxerre defeated Rennes by a 4-0 scoreline.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Auxerre logo Auxerre Home Stats 2-2-6 2.10 0.90 1.20 4 6 4 6
Rennes logo Rennes Away Stats 3-4-3 3.10 1.20 1.90 6 4 5 5
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Auxerre logo Auxerre League Stats
Rennes logo Rennes League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Auxerre vs Rennes Lineups & Team News

Be prepared — check the Auxerre vs Rennes team news before wagering. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed Ligue 1 lineups and the latest on injuries.

Auxerre Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Rennes Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Auxerre Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

16 Donovan Leon
27 Lamine Sy 20 Sinaly Diomande 24 Bryan Okoh 92 Clement Akpa
8 Naouirou Ahamada 42 Elisha Owusu 5 Kevin Danois
19 Danny Namaso 9 Sekou Mara 10 Lassine Sinayoko
30 Brice Samba
18 Mahamadou Nagida 24 Anthony Rouault 3 Lilian Brassier 26 Quentin Merlin
21 Valentin Rongier 45 Mahdi Camara
11 Mousa Tamari 17 Sebastian Szymanski 70 Arnaud Nordin
9 Esteban Lepaul

Rennes Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Auxerre Substitutes

  • 7Josue Casimir
  • 14Gideon Mensah
  • 18Assane Diousse
  • 22Fredrik Oppegaard
  • 29Marvin Senaya
  • 31Ryan Rodin
  • 36Tidiane Devernois
  • 40Theo De Percin
  • 41Yvan Zaddy

Rennes Substitutes

  • 6Djaoui Cisse
  • 7Breel Embolo
  • 10Ludovic Blas
  • 36Alidu Seidu
  • 48A. Ait Boudlal
  • 50Mathys Silistrie
  • 65Nordan Mukiele
  • 69Henrick Do Marcolino
  • 77Yassir Zabiri
  • 80Ayoub Akabou

Previous Auxerre Lineups

15 Feb Ligue 1
Metz 1-3 Auxerre
08 Feb Ligue 1
Auxerre 0-0 Paris FC
01 Feb Ligue 1
Toulouse 0-0 Auxerre
23 Jan Ligue 1
Auxerre 0-1 PSG
17 Jan Ligue 1
Lens 1-0 Auxerre
04 Jan Ligue 1
Brest 2-0 Auxerre

Previous Rennes Lineups

13 Feb Ligue 1
Rennes 3-1 PSG
07 Feb Ligue 1
Lens 3-1 Rennes
03 Feb Coupe de France
Marseille 3-0 Rennes
31 Jan Ligue 1
Monaco 4-0 Rennes
24 Jan Ligue 1
Rennes 0-2 Lorient
18 Jan Ligue 1
Rennes 1-1 Le Havre

Injuries & Suspensions

Auxerre Injury Table
Type Name Info
Donovan Leon Red card (direc
Lasso Coulibaly Other
Nathan Buayi-Kiala Cruciate ligame
Rennes Injury Table
Type Name Info
Anthony Rouault Yellow cards
Jeremy Jacquet Shoulder
Team Squads

Auxerre Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Christophe Pelissier

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Lassine Sinayoko 10 F 21 1796 21 0 6 3 5 0
Kevin Danois 5 M 21 1759 20 2 2 1 3 0
Donovan Leon 16 G 20 1754 20 0 0 0 0 1
Clement Akpa 92 D 20 1679 19 1 0 0 3 1
Danny Namaso 19 F 18 1533 17 1 2 1 5 0

Rennes Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Franck Haise

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Brice Samba 30 G 21 1890 21 0 0 0 3 0
Valentin Rongier 21 M 20 1755 20 1 1 2 3 0
Jeremy Jacquet 97 D 19 1671 19 0 0 0 5 1
Esteban Lepaul 9 F 22 1668 21 1 11 3 1 0
Mahdi Camara 45 M 20 1596 19 1 1 1 3 1
France FlagLigue 1 Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 PSG 27 20 3 4 61:23 63
2 Lens 28 19 2 7 54:27 59
3 Lille 28 15 5 8 45:34 50
4 Marseille 28 15 4 9 55:37 49
5 Monaco 28 15 4 9 49:39 49
6 Lyon 28 14 6 8 41:29 48
7 Rennes 28 13 8 7 47:40 47
8 Strasbourg 28 12 7 9 46:34 43
9 Lorient 28 9 11 8 38:42 38
10 Toulouse 28 10 7 11 39:35 37
11 Brest 28 10 6 12 37:43 36
12 Angers 28 9 6 13 24:37 33
13 Paris FC 28 7 11 10 33:44 32
14 Le Havre 28 6 10 12 23:36 28
15 Nice 28 7 6 15 33:55 27
16 Auxerre 28 5 8 15 23:37 23
17 Nantes 27 4 6 17 24:45 18
18 Metz 28 3 6 19 25:60 15
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Lens 14 12 0 2 31:9 36
2 PSG 13 11 1 1 34:8 34
3 Monaco 15 10 1 4 31:20 31
4 Marseille 14 9 3 2 34:17 30
5 Lyon 13 9 1 3 21:10 28
6 Strasbourg 14 8 3 3 24:10 27
7 Lille 14 8 3 3 23:14 27
8 Lorient 14 7 6 1 27:20 27
9 Rennes 14 7 4 3 24:14 25
10 Brest 14 7 3 4 23:17 24
11 Le Havre 15 5 7 3 16:13 22
12 Angers 14 6 3 5 16:15 21
13 Toulouse 14 5 5 4 21:17 20
14 Nice 14 4 5 5 17:25 17
15 Paris FC 13 4 4 5 18:24 16
16 Auxerre 14 4 3 7 13:15 15
17 Metz 14 2 4 8 13:23 10
18 Nantes 14 2 2 10 14:26 8