Rennes vs Nantes Prediction - 22:15, April 26th, Ligue 1
Rennes aim to protect their top-five position as they host Nantes, a team languishing in 17th place and facing the threat of direct relegation.
The clash at Roazhon Park at 10:15 PM on April 26, 2026, is crucial for both teams at opposite ends of the Ligue 1 table. Rennes are maintaining consistent form to compete for a European cup spot, while Nantes are experiencing a severe crisis in their fight to avoid relegation.
Current context and form
Rennes currently sits in 5th place with 53 points after 30 rounds. The home team boasts impressive attacking power with 52 goals scored since the start of the season (an average of 1.7 goals per game). At their home ground, Roazhon Park, Rennes has also shown remarkable resilience, having secured 8 wins and suffered only 3 defeats.
Conversely, Nantes are currently in 17th place with only 20 points. Their goal-scoring performance is alarming, with only 25 goals in 30 matches (0.8 goals per game). Nantes' form in their last 5 matches has also been disappointing, with no wins, including 3 draws and 2 losses.
| Team | Location | Point | Form in the last 5 matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rennes | 5 | 53 | 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss |
| Nante | 17 | 20 | Wins 0, Draws 3, Losses 2 |
Head-to-head history and key statistics
History is on Rennes' side as they have won 3 of their last 5 encounters with Nantes. Notably, in their most recent meeting at Roazhon Park in April 2025, Rennes defeated their opponents 2-1.
- September 20, 2025: Nantes 2 - 2 Rennes
- April 19, 2025: Rennes 2 - 1 Nantes
- December 8, 2024: Nantes 1 - 0 Rennes
- April 20, 2024: Nantes 0 - 3 Rennes
- October 2, 2023: Rennes 3 - 1 Nantes
Statistics show that Rennes is not only strong in attack but also maintains balance. Although they concede an average of 1.4 goals per game, their attacking firepower is always enough to compensate. Meanwhile, Nantes has a weak defense, having conceded 49 goals this season.
Team situation and tactical predictions
Both teams are facing personnel losses due to injuries. Rennes will be without J. Jacquet due to a shoulder injury and L. Rosier. The availability of P. Frankowski and A. Nordin remains uncertain.
On the other side of the pitch, Nantes travel to Roazhon Park with a severely depleted squad. K. Amian, F. Centonze, and the injured duo of F. Coquelin and T. Tati are definitely absent. This absence makes the task of securing points away from home even more challenging for Nantes.
Predict the result
Based on the difference in league position and form, Rennes is rated as having a 45% chance of winning and a 45% chance of drawing. Nantes has only a 10% chance of causing an upset. With home advantage and a higher-quality squad, Rennes is likely to control the game and aim for a narrow victory to consolidate their position in the standings.
Team lineup updated at 22:00 on April 26, 2026
Official lineup
Rennes
Diagram: 4-3-3
CoachFranck Haise
Starting lineup:
- 30. Rice Samba (G)
- 36. Alidu Seidu (D)
- 48. Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal (D)
- 3. Lilian Brassier (D)
- 26. Quentin Merlin (D)
- 10. Ludovic Blas (M)
- 21. Valentin Rongier (M)
- 45. Mahdi Camara (M)
- 11. Mousa Tamari (F)
- 7. Breel Embolo (F)
- 9. Esteban Lepaul (F)
Substitutes:
- 80. Ayoube Akabou
- 50. Mathys Silistrie
- 24. Anthony Rouault
- 18. Mahamadou Nagida
- 17. Sebastian Szymański
- 4. Glen Kamara
- 6. Djaoui Cissé
- 65. Nordan Mukiele
- 77. Yassir Zabiri
Nante
Diagram: 4-4-2
CoachVahid Halilhodzic
Starting lineup:
- 1. Anthony Lopes (G)
- 24. Frederic Guilbert (D)
- 2. Ali Youssef (D)
- 3. Nicolas Cozza (D)
- 27. Driver Machado (D)
- 21. Mohamed Kaba (M)
- 8. Johann Lepenant (M)
- 28. Ibrahima Sissoko (M)
- 66. Louis Leroux (M)
- 10. Matthis Abline (F)
- 37. Ignatius Ganago (F)
Substitutes:
- 30. Patrik Carlgren
- 22. Mathieu Acapandié
- 6. Chidozie Awaziem
- 17. Dehmaine Tabibou
- 52. Bahmed Deuff
- 20. Rémy Cabella
- 11. Bahereba Guirassy
- 19. Youssef El Arabi
- 31. Mostafa Mohamed
