AUXERRE VS RENNES - FRANCE: LIGUE 1 MATCH PREVIEW
FRANCE: LIGUE 1 MATCH DETAILS: AUXERRE VS RENNES
As Auxerre prepare to host Rennes on February 22, 2026, with kick-off at 15:00, this FRANCE: Ligue 1 fixture promises an intriguing contest.
AUXERRE PREVIEW IN FRANCE: LIGUE 1
Auxerre, currently 16th in the standings with 17 points from 22 games, trail the leaders by 35 points. They've earned 11 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.
RENNES PREVIEW IN FRANCE: LIGUE 1
Rennes, sitting 6th with 34 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 13 points from 11 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR AUXERRE VS RENNES
Recent meetings between Auxerre and Rennes have favored Auxerre, ending in a 2-2 draw.
Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.
In their previous league match against Metz, Auxerre recorded a 3-1 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Their starting XI featured Leon, Okoh, Akpa, Diomande, Sy, Danois, Owusu, Ahamada, Mara, Sinayoko, Faivre. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.
Rennes's last outing came against Paris Saint Germain, where they secured a 3-1 victory using a 4-1-2-3 system.
Their starting XI featured Samba, Merlin, Rouault, Brassier, Nagida, Camara, Rongier, Tamari, Szymanski, Nordin, Lepaul. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.
Looking ahead, Auxerre are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Auxerre and Rennes are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR AUXERRE VS RENNES
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Auxerre's fixtures have averaged 2.4 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Rennes's games average 3.2 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.
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