Nantes vs Rennes Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Sep 2025

Ligue 1 Betting Preview: Nantes vs Rennes

Nantes host Rennes in this French Ligue 1 encounter at Stade de la Beaujoire, with kick-off set for 11:00 on Saturday 20 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Nantes to Cover the Line?

Nantes +0.25 on the Asian Handicap could be the way forward at -108. They should be able to avoid defeat against Rennes, with our stake split between 0 and +0.5, meaning a victory is the desired outcome.

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7 Victories for Rennes in Previous 10 H2H Matches

Nantes were beaten last game and this was on the road at Allianz Riviera. Nice claimed a 1-0 victory. Les Canaris had 41% possession and totalled four shots on target.

Rennes claimed a home win in their previous game. A 3-1 victory occurred against Lyon at Roazhon Park. The Brittany outfit were 48% in the possession stakes and had five shots on goal, while Anthony Rouault, Remy Descamps (own goal) and Mohamed Meite were on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Rennes overcame Nantes in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 2-1 home triumph at Roazhon Park. The previous 10 H2H meetings have seen Rennes win seven times, one draw and two Nantes triumphs.

Ligue 1		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
10	Rennes	11	3	6	2	18	17	1	18:17	15
15	Nantes	11	2	3	6	10	17	-7	10:17	9

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2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.7 goals from 8.3 attempts and 2.6 shots on goal. Nantes have had 42.6% possession, 389.5 passes and 3.8 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 0.8 goals from 12.4 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal, while earning 6.4 corners.

Top goalscorer Mostafa Mohamed has found the net 2 times, with Francis Coquelin, Moses Simon, Matthis Abline and Louis Leroux scoring 1 each. Bahereba Guirassy, Moses Simon and Sorba Thomas are tied for the most assists on 1, with goalie Anthony Lopes managing 3 clean sheets.

Rennes have 5 victories, 4 defeats and 1 draw, averaging 12.1 attempts, 4.6 shots on goal and 1.8 goals. Les Rouge et Noirs average 49.6% possession, 454.8 passes, 4.1 corners awarded and 4.9 corners against them, while 1.8 goals have been conceded from 5.0 shots on goal and 12.7 attempts.

Arnaud Kalimuendo-Muinga has top scored with 4, followed by Mohamed Meite and Andres Gomez on 3 and 2. Azor Matusiwa has been chief assist maker on 3, with Brice Samba recording 2 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Nantes confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Anthony Lopes (GK), Kelvin Amian, Chidozie Awaziem, Tylel Tati, Nicolas Cozza, Junior Mwanga, Mayckel Lahdo, Johann Lepenant, Louis Leroux, Matthis Abline, Mostafa Mohamed.

Rennes confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Brice Samba (GK), Alidu Seidu, Jeremy Jacquet, Anthony Rouault, Ludovic Blas, Mahdi Camara, Valentin Rongier, Seko Fofana, Quentin Merlin, Esteban Lepaul, Breel Embolo.

Nantes vs Rennes Prediction & Betting Tips

Dive into our full Nantes vs Rennes betting preview, featuring an expert match prediction, a projected scoreline, valuable corners advice, top player prop bet and a bet builder designed for value.

Match Prediction

When Nantes line up for this Ligue 1 game, we will back them at -108 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. We think the hosts are more than capable of avoiding defeat and might be able to land a win.

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Key Nantes vs Rennes league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Nantes in 12 of their last 19 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Nantes in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Rennes in 5 consecutive games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Rennes in 15 of their last 19 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Rennes in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.

Nantes +0.25 Probability

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 51.8% chance of landing a return. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

There’s the option to wager on Nantes to triumph by a specific number of goals through the Winning Margin market. This offers an attractive Asian Handicap alternative.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Nantes 1 - 0 Rennes

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Quentin Merlin Over 0.5 Shots -161

Quentin Merlin (Rennes) has finished with at least one shot in his past two Ligue 1 games. We’re expecting him to produce a high level of performance and cover the Player Shots line, with odds of -161 on offer.

Latest Quentin Merlin Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+750

First

+1700

Shots

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-

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Mostafa Mohamed To Score +240

Mostafa Mohamed (Nantes) can be wagered at +240 to be among the goals. He looks like a value pick and we think that the odds offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Mostafa Mohamed Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+255

First

+525

Shots

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Nantes Under 4.5 Corners -149

8 of the past 10 Nantes matches have seen them fail to cover the 4.5 corners line, with Rennes conceding under 4.5 corners in the last three games. We’re going to bet on Nantes to fall short for Team Corners and this selection is available at -149.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Nantes

Total

10.20 3.80 6.40

Home

10.50 4.30 6.20

Away

10.70 3.40 7.30

Rennes

Total

9.00 4.10 4.90

Home

9.70 5.10 4.60

Away

8.70 4.20 4.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-123

Under 9.5

-115

Nantes Corners

Over 3.5

-150

Under 3.5

+110

Rennes Corners

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-150

Most Corners

1

+175

X

+650

2

-156

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Nantes vs Rennes Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Expecting Rennes to Triumph

With the bookies giving them a 50% probability of winning, Rennes might be a popular acca pick. Their current betting odds are +102 when it comes to triumphing in this Ligue 1 clash. Nantes are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +260.

If you fancy Rennes but want money back if the game ends in a draw, then you can secure odds of -217. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Nantes at +150 on the Draw No Bet market.

If you’re wagering on Total Goals, the market is finding it hard to split Overs and Unders. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at -130.

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Full-Time Result

1

+260

X

+245

2

+102

Half-Time Result

1

+300

X

+117

2

+155

Double Chance

1X

-137

12

-357

X2

-370

Draw No Bet

1

+150

2

-217

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-125

2 Hcp -0.5

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-120

Over 2.5

-102

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-130

No

-104

Esteban Lepaul Heads First Goalscorer Market

Those interested in favourite Esteban Lepaul to find the net first can get +380, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is +180.

Esteban Lepaul (Rennes)

First

+180

Anytime

+380

Breel Embolo (Rennes)

First

+220

Anytime

+475

Mostafa Mohamed (Nantes)

First

+255

Anytime

+525

Ludovic Blas (Rennes)

First

+260

Anytime

+550

Mohamed Meite (Rennes)

First

+280

Anytime

+600

Matthis Abline (Nantes)

First

+320

Anytime

+700

Musa Al-Tamari (Rennes)

First

+350

Anytime

+700

Youssef El Arabi (Nantes)

First

+350

Anytime

+700

Seko Fofana (Rennes)

First

+420

Anytime

+900

Adel Mahamoud (Nantes)

First

+450

Anytime

+950

Mahdi Camara (Rennes)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Yassine Benhattab (Nantes)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Przemyslaw Frankowski (Rennes)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Hyun-seok Hong (Nantes)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Louis Leroux (Nantes)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Quentin Merlin (Rennes)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Johann Lepenant (Nantes)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Valentin Rongier (Rennes)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Esteban Lepaul (Rennes)

Over 2.5

-147

Under 2.5

-

Breel Embolo (Rennes)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-

Mostafa Mohamed (Nantes)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-

Ludovic Blas (Rennes)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-

Mohamed Meite (Rennes)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-

Matthis Abline (Nantes)

Over 2.5

+138

Under 2.5

-

Musa Al-Tamari (Rennes)

Over 1.5

-133

Under 1.5

-

Youssef El Arabi (Nantes)

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-

Seko Fofana (Rennes)

Over 1.5

+104

Under 1.5

-

Adel Mahamoud (Nantes)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

Mahdi Camara (Rennes)

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

-

Yassine Benhattab (Nantes)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

-

Quentin Merlin (Rennes)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-

Johann Lepenant (Nantes)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-

Four Nantes Triumphs From Their Past Ten Home Clashes

Nantes have finished with four wins, four losses and two draws in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 0.70.

Rennes have not triumphed in five straight away matches. The Brittany outfit have recorded five defeats, four victories and one draw in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.90 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

The last Stade de la Beaujoire meeting saw Nantes beat Rennes 1-0. The past 7 H2H matches at Stade de la Beaujoire have involved three wins apiece along with a draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Nantes Home Stats		4-2-4	1.60	0.90	0.70	2	8	2	8
Rennes Away Stats		4-1-5	3.60	1.90	1.70	7	3	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

Nantes vs Rennes Lineups & Team News

Make sure to look over the Nantes vs Rennes team news before betting. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for Ligue 1 along with the latest injury news.

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