Nantes vs Rennes prediction 20.09.2025 | Ligue 1
Nantes
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Rennes
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3.62
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3.36
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2.11
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- Competition: Ligue 1
- Date: 20th September, 2025
- Kickoff: 16:00 UK / 17:00 CEST
- Venue: Stade de la Beaujoire
Rennes are looking to improve on their mid-table finish last season, when they placed 11th in Ligue 1, and the early results suggest they are on the right path, at least for now. Habib Beye’s men will be chasing their third league win this Saturday as they travel to the Stade de la Beaujoire to face struggling Nantes, who remain outside the relegation zone only thanks to superior goal difference.
Nantes vs Rennes Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Rennes
2 : 1
Nantes
Ligue 1
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Nantes
1 : 0
Rennes
Ligue 1
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Nantes
0 : 3
Rennes
Ligue 1
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Rennes
3 : 1
Nantes
Ligue 1
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Nantes
0 : 1
Rennes
Ligue 1
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Rennes
3 : 0
Nantes
Ligue 1
Rennes have been dominant in recent meetings with Nantes, winning five of the last six encounters and losing only once, in December 2024. Notably, four red cards have been shown across those matches, hinting that another heated clash could be on the cards.
Nantes team overview
At home, Nantes will need to show initiative to get the fans behind them early. Their attack has been underwhelming, with just one goal scored in three league games. Still, their defensive setup has been relatively solid, never conceding more than 1.5 goals in a match. All three of their defeats came by the same 1-0 scoreline, while their only win so far was also 1-0, against Auxerre before the international break. No major injury concerns have been reported.
Last matches of Nantes
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OGC Nice
1 : 0
Nantes
Ligue 1
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Nantes
1 : 0
Auxerre
Ligue 1
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Strasbourg
1 : 0
Nantes
Ligue 1
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Angers
1 : 0
Nantes
Club Friendlies 3
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Nantes
1 : 2
Guingamp
Club Friendlies 3
Nantes lineup
Goalkeeper
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16
Anthony Lopes
Defenders
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98
Kelvin Amian
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6
Chidozie Awaziem
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78
Tylel Tati
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3
Nicolas Cozza
Midfielders
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80
Junior Mwanga
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10
Matthis Abline
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90
Yassine Benhattab
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66
Louis Leroux
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8
Johann Lepenant
Forwards
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31
Mostafa Mohamed
Rennes team overview
Although Rennes have enjoyed strong H2H results against Nantes, their away form this season has been less convincing. They remain winless on the road, suffering a 4-0 defeat at Lorient and drawing 1-1 with Angers. Goals have been hard to come by away from home, with just one scored in two games. However, a 3-1 home win against Lyon last weekend was a statement result that should boost their confidence heading into this fixture. Midfielder Mahdi Camara is expected to return after serving a suspension for his red card against Lorient.
Last matches of Rennes
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Rennes
3 : 1
Lyon
Ligue 1
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Angers
1 : 1
Rennes
Ligue 1
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Lorient
4 : 0
Rennes
Ligue 1
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Rennes
1 : 0
Marseille
Ligue 1
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Rennes
1 : 1
Stade Briochin
Club Friendlies
Rennes lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Brice Samba
Defenders
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24
Anthony Rouault
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97
Jérémy Jacquet
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3
Lilian Brassier
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95
Przemysław Frankowski
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26
Quentin Merlin
Midfielders
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21
Valentin Rongier
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10
Ludovic Blas
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8
Seko Fofana
Forwards
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9
Esteban Lepaul
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7
Breel Embolo
Prediction
Nantes are likely to offer resistance, as they have done in all four of their matches so far. Their lack of attacking edge is clear - just one goal scored in four games - but their compact defense makes life difficult for opponents. Rennes, meanwhile, have also struggled to score away from home and may adopt a cautious approach. Considering both sides’ form, this fixture looks set to be a low-scoring affair. Our prediction: under 2.5 goals.
Three reasons we expect Under 2.5 Goals
- Nantes have been a very conservative side in Ligue 1 so far, with under 2.5 goals recorded in all four of their league matches.
- Rennes have scored only once across their two away fixtures in Ligue 1 this season.
- Under 2.5 goals has also been the outcome in two of the last three head-to-head meetings between Nantes and Rennes at the Stade de la Beaujoire.
Main prediction Nantes - Rennes
Under 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
Megapari
1.86
Nantes vs Rennes standings in Ligue 1
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Saint Germain | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 - 3 | +7 | 12 |
| 2 | LOSC Lille | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 13 - 5 | +8 | 10 |
| 3 | Monaco | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 - 5 | +3 | 9 |
| 4 | Olympique Lyonnais | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 - 3 | +3 | 9 |
| 5 | Strasbourg | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 - 3 | +2 | 9 |
| 6 | Rennes | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 - 6 | -1 | 7 |
| 7 | Olympique Marseille | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 - 4 | +5 | 6 |
| 8 | Nice | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 - 5 | 0 | 6 |
| 9 | Lens | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 - 5 | 0 | 6 |
| 10 | Toulouse | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 - 8 | -1 | 6 |
| 11 | Paris | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 - 9 | -2 | 6 |
| 12 | Angers SCO | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 - 3 | 0 | 5 |
| 13 | Le Havre | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 - 7 | -2 | 3 |
| 14 | Nantes | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 - 3 | -2 | 3 |
| 15 | Auxerre | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 - 6 | -3 | 3 |
| 16 | Lorient | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 - 12 | -7 | 3 |
| 17 | Brest | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 - 10 | -5 | 1 |
| 18 | Metz | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 - 8 | -5 | 1 |