Monaco vs Rennes: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Monaco prepare to host Rennes on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 21:05 under referee Buquet, this FRANCE: Ligue 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Monaco, currently 8th in the standings with 31 points from 22 games, trail the leaders by 21 points. They've earned 22 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

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.

Recent meetings between Monaco and Rennes have favored Monaco, with Monaco claiming victory in their most recent clash (4-0). Over the past few seasons, Monaco have held the upper hand in this matchup.

In their previous league match against Nantes, Monaco recorded a 3-1 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Kohn, Henrique, Faes, Kehrer, Vanderson, Camara, Zakaria, Adingra, Golovin, Akliouche, Balogun. 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. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Looking ahead, Monaco are expected to maintain their 3-4-2-1 structure, while Rennes are likely to counter with a 3-5-2 setup. This contrast often creates a dynamic where sustained pressure meets disciplined defensive structure.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Monaco's fixtures have averaged 3.2 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 4 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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