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Round 3 - Ligue 1

Angers SCO VS Stade Rennais FC 1901

Stade Raymond Kopa

5 September, 2026

Overview:

Angers SCO host Stade Rennais FC 1901 in Ligue 1 Round 3 with Rennes entering as the stronger side on season-long output, while Angers profile as lower-scoring and more fragile defensively at home. The matchup points to Rennes controlling more of the ball and creating the clearer chances, with Angers relying on compact defending and set-piece moments.[4][5][17][18]

Recent H2H results: Rennes slight edge

Prediction:

Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 0-1 in favor of Stade Rennais FC 1901.
Rennes are likely to press higher and use possession to pin Angers back, while Angers should defend in a compact block and look to break quickly into wide areas. If Rennes score first, the game model shifts further toward an away win; if Angers keep it level deep into the match, a draw becomes more plausible.
Seasonal scoring and defensive indicators favor Rennes, but Angers' home structure can keep the margin narrow. The most likely outcome is an away win or low-scoring draw, with Rennes favored by efficiency and territorial control.[4][5][17][18]

Last Update: 31-07-2026

Stats:

Angers SCO Stade Rennais FC 1901
Expected Possession
43 57
Average Goals Per Match
0.85 1.55
Win Probability
20 52
Position Team Won Drawn Lost Points
1 PSG 24 4 6 76
2 RC Lens 22 4 8 70
3 Lille 18 7 9 61
4 Olympique Lyon 18 6 10 60
5 Marseille 18 5 11 59
6 Stade Rennais 17 8 9 59
7 Monaco 16 6 12 54
8 Strasbourg 15 8 11 53
9 Lorient 11 12 11 45
10 Toulouse 12 8 13 44
11 Paris FC 11 11 12 44
12 Brest 10 9 15 39
13 Angers SCO 9 9 16 36
14 Le Havre 7 14 13 35
15 Auxerre 8 10 16 34
16 Nice 7 11 16 32
17 Nantes 5 8 20 23
18 FC Metz 3 8 23 17
Name Club Country Matches Goals Assists
E. Lepaul REN FRA 34 21 5
J. Panichelli RC ARG 27 16 1
M. Greenwood MAR ENG 33 16 8
L. Sinayoko AJA MAL 32 13 4

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