Stade Rennais welcome AJ Auxerre to Roazhon Park on Sunday afternoon for a Ligue 1 round-six clash that sees Franck Haise’s men looking to bounce back from a humbling 4-0 defeat at Lyon. The Bretons had been unbeaten across all competitions before that reverse, while Will Still’s Auxerre arrive in Brittany on a high after three straight league wins.
From a betting perspective, our rennes vs auxerre prediction backs the hosts to return to winning ways. Rennes won the last home meeting 2-0, Auxerre are without the suspended Christ Makosso, and the bookmakers make Haise’s side strong favourites at 1.41. This rennes vs auxerre prediction is built on home dominance and Auxerre’s defensive absences.
| Date | Sunday, 11 October 2026 — 16:15 WAT |
| Home |  Rennes |
| Away |  Auxerre |
| Main prediction | Rennes win |
| Correct score | 2-0 |
| Hot Tip | Mahdi Camara to score anytime – three career goals against Auxerre, including a brace in February’s 3-0 win. |
Rennes vs Auxerre Match Preview
Haise’s Rennes were flying before Lyon brought them crashing down to earth. Five games unbeaten (W3, D2) had the Bretons dreaming of Europe, but the 4-0 thrashing exposed defensive frailties – just one clean sheet in nine league matches tells its own story. The response here is critical, and any rennes vs auxerre prediction must weigh whether that Lyon defeat was a blip or a trend.
Auxerre, meanwhile, are transformed under Will Still. Three successive Ligue 1 wins have lifted the Burgundians clear of danger, but those victories came against struggling sides, and the suspension of key defender Christ Makosso plus injuries to Marvin Senaya and Telli Siwe leave Still’s backline stretched. This rennes vs auxerre prediction leans home because Auxerre’s defensive resources are thin.
The tactical key is Rennes’ fast start against Auxerre’s set-piece vulnerability. Les Rennais have scored a league-high five goals inside the first half-hour this season, while Auxerre have conceded the second-most set-piece goals across Europe’s top five leagues. If Mahdi Camara gets early joy – he has three career goals against Auxerre – this rennes vs auxerre prediction could be settled by half-time.
Recent Form
Rennes – W W D L L
- 06.09.26: Angers 1–2 Rennes (A, Ligue 1)
- 11.09.26: Rennes 1–0 Marseille (H, Ligue 1)
- 16.09.26: Sturm Graz 0–0 Rennes (A, Europa League)
- 19.09.26: Lyon 4–0 Rennes (A, Ligue 1)
- 02.10.26: Laval 1–0 Rennes (A, friendly)
Auxerre – L L W W W
- 29.08.26: Auxerre 1–3 Angers (H, Ligue 1)
- 04.09.26: Lyon 3–1 Auxerre (A, Ligue 1)
- 12.09.26: Auxerre 1–0 Nice (H, Ligue 1)
- 20.09.26: Auxerre 2–1 Brest (H, Ligue 1)
- 02.10.26: Auxerre 4–3 Clermont (H, friendly)
Key Stats
- Rennes have scored a league-high five goals inside the first half-hour across the opening five rounds.
- Auxerre have seen both teams score in eight of their last ten competitive games.
- Auxerre have conceded the second-most set-piece goals across Europe’s top-five leagues this season.
Correct Score Prediction
Rennes 2-0 Auxerre. Rennes won the last home meeting 2-0 and thrashed Auxerre 3-0 in February; with Makosso suspended and Auxerre’s defence depleted, another home win to nil looks likely for this rennes vs auxerre prediction.
Rennes vs Auxerre Head-to-Head
- 22.02.26: Auxerre 0–3 Rennes (Ligue 1)
- 19.10.25: Rennes 2–2 Auxerre (Ligue 1)
- 06.04.25: Rennes 0–1 Auxerre (Ligue 1)
- 03.11.24: Auxerre 4–0 Rennes (Ligue 1)
Pre-Match Odds
Bookmaker consensus (BetMGM.us/DraftKings/Fanduel/Fanatics): Rennes 1.41, Draw 4.95, Auxerre 6.50. The odds imply a home win probability of around 71%, reflecting Rennes’ home strength and Auxerre’s absences – and underpinning our rennes vs auxerre prediction.
Team News: Rennes
Franck Haise has no fresh concerns, with the Bretons reporting a clean bill of health. Brice Samba continues in goal behind a back four of Przemyslaw Frankowski, Charlie Cresswell, Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal and Quentin Merlin. Captain Valentin Rongier anchors the midfield, with Mahdi Camara – scorer of a brace in February’s 3-0 win at Auxerre – pulling the strings.
Team News: Auxerre
Will Still is without the suspended Christ Makosso, while Marvin Senaya (hamstring) and Telli Siwe (muscle) remain sidelined. Mamadou Diop, who has made three or more saves in six of his seven appearances this season, starts in goal. Cameron Archer and Danny Namaso lead the attack, with Remy Labeau Lascary pushing for a start after his goal against Brest.
Predicted Lineups
Rennes (4-1-4-1): Brice Samba; Przemyslaw Frankowski, Charlie Cresswell, Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal, Quentin Merlin; Valentin Rongier; Arnaud Nordin, Adrien Thomasson, Mahdi Camara, Eliezer Mayenda; Boulaye Dia.
Auxerre (3-4-3): Mamadou Diop; Axel Tuanzebe, Clement Akpa, Sinaly Diomande; Lamine Sy, Arthur Piedfort, Kevin Danois, Fredrik Oppegard; Danny Namaso, Cameron Archer, Remy Labeau Lascary.
Rennes vs Auxerre Betting Tips
Tip 1: Rennes win @ 1.41. The hosts have won the last two home meetings by an aggregate of 5-0, and Auxerre are missing three defenders – the cornerstone of this rennes vs auxerre prediction.
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals. Eight of Auxerre’s last ten have seen BTTS, Rennes have just one clean sheet in nine, and the last three H2Hs produced 3, 4 and 4 goals – goals look likely in this rennes vs auxerre prediction.
Tip 3: BTTS – Yes. Auxerre have scored in six straight, Rennes’ defence is leaky, and both teams scored in eight of Auxerre’s last ten.
Hot Tip
Mahdi Camara to score anytime. Three career goals against Auxerre including a brace in February’s 3-0 win – the midfielder loves this fixture and is the standout alternative to the main rennes vs auxerre prediction.
Verdict: Rennes should have too much at Roazhon Park. The Lyon defeat was a wake-up call, Auxerre’s defence is depleted, and Camara’s record in this fixture is too good to ignore. Our rennes vs auxerre prediction is Rennes to win 2-0. For more Ligue 1 predictions, check our league page, and don’t miss today’s football predictions for the rest of Sunday’s action.
