Rennes will play host to Monaco this weekend in their final home match of the Ligue 1 season. A victory for the hosts could create an exciting final round of matches in the French top-flight, as they could potentially finish in a Europa League spot.
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A huge showdown in the race for European qualification takes place this weekend, as Rennes look to maintain their fight for a Europa League finish. The hosts will need to claim victory this weekend to keep their hopes alive, as they currently sit three points behind fourth-placed Monaco. However, they come into this fixture in solid recent form, as they have won three of their previous four matches.
That includes victories in each of their previous two matches in Ligue 1. They were in excellent form in their previous match, as they landed a huge 5-0 win on the road against Ajaccio. Amine Gouri was in excellent form in that fixture, as he netted three goals. They have also kept clean sheets in each of their last two matches, and will be looking to go three without conceding for the first time since October 2021.
Monaco currently holds all the cards in the race to secure a Europa League finish in Ligue 1. They are fourth in the overall standings, but their advantage in the standings has been wiped away in recent weeks, as they have landed just one victory across their last five matches.
Monaco has also lost three of their last five matches, which includes a defeat in their previous fixture against Lyon. Defensively, Monaco has had questions to answer throughout the season, as they have allowed 54 goals. They could become the first team to finish in the top five despite conceding that many goals since 1988.
Rennes vs Monaco Head to Head
Rennes has a poor record in this fixture, as they have landed just two wins from their previous 15 matches against Monaco. However, they registered a 1-1 draw in the previous clash between the sides this season. But, they have won just once in six home matches against Monaco.
Rennes vs Monaco Prediction
Rennes has a poor recent record in this fixture, but it could be hard to overlook the hosts based on the recent performances from both sides. Monaco appear to be struggling at both ends of the field, which means that we will be taking a chance on Rennes landing a home win.
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