Ligue 1· Kick-off : Sunday, September 6, 2026, 16:15 (UK time)
Angers vs Rennes: 1-2 result and AI prediction review
Review: prediction vs result
Final score: Angers 1-2 Rennes. The AI called the outcome correctly: it rated victory for Rennes at 43%. The final score ranked 2nd among the most likely scorelines (8.0%), behind 1-1. On goals, the model expected both teams to score (72%): correct; it pointed to over 2.5 goals (73%): correct.
Match analysis
Angers and Rennes met on Sunday, September 6, 2026, a Ligue 1, matchday 3 fixture. Venue: Stade Raymond-Kopa, Angers. Before kick-off, our model gave Angers a 36% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Rennes 43%. On the correct score, 1-1 comes out on top (8.2%), followed by 1-2 (8.0%) and 2-1 (7.4%).
Over their last 5 matches, Angers have 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats, scoring 10 and conceding 9. Rennes have won just one of their last 5 matches (1 draw, 3 defeats), scoring 9 and conceding 12. Angers therefore arrive in far better shape than Rennes. On average Angers score 2.00 and concede 1.80 goals per game; Rennes score 1.80 and concede 2.40. In the table, Angers sit 11th with 3 points from 2 games, Rennes 6th with 4 points from 2. The two teams are close in the standings. Over their recent games, Angers have averaged 1.77 xG (expected goals) per match, against 2.00 for Rennes.
In the last 2 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 0 wins for Angers, 1 for Rennes and 1 draw. The most recent ended Rennes 2-1 Angers (Apr 11, 2026). Angers out or doubtful: H. Belkebla and L. Mouton. In double chance terms, "Angers or draw" stands at 57%, "Rennes or draw" at 64% and "no draw" at 79%.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
Most likely correct scores
Scores shown as Angers – Rennes. 1-1 is the single most likely scoreline (8.2%); the 5 scores below add up to 36% of all outcomes, which is why an exact score remains hard to call.
| Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| Angers 1-1 Rennes | 8.2% |
| Angers 1-2 Rennes | 8.0% |
| Angers 2-1 Rennes | 7.4% |
| Angers 2-2 Rennes | 7.3% |
| Angers 1-3 Rennes | 5.2% |
Goals: both teams to score, over/under
With 1.81 expected goals for Angers and 1.96 for Rennes, "over 2.5 goals" is rated at 73% and "both teams to score" at 72%. Goals look likely in this one. Angers keep a clean sheet in 14% of scenarios, Rennes in 16%.
| Probability | |
|---|---|
| Angers expected goals | 1.81 |
| Rennes expected goals | 1.96 |
| Both teams to score | 72% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 89% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 73% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 52% |
| Angers clean sheet | 14% |
| Rennes clean sheet | 16% |
Recent form
Latest matches played before this game in the competitions Elofoot covers.
Angers
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2026 | Auxerre · Ligue 1 | 3-1 | W |
| Aug 23, 2026 | Lille · Ligue 1 | 0-2 | L |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Paris FC · Club Friendlies | 3-2 | W |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Lorient · Club Friendlies | 2-1 | W |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Le Mans · Club Friendlies | 2-3 | L |
Rennes
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2026 | Le Mans · Ligue 1 | 3-2 | W |
| Aug 23, 2026 | Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1 | 2-2 | D |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Sunderland · Club Friendlies | 1-2 | L |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Brentford · Club Friendlies | 2-4 | L |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Brentford U21 · Club Friendlies | 1-2 | L |
Standings before the match
| Pos. | Points | Played | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angers | 11 | 3 | 2 |
| Rennes | 6 | 4 | 2 |
Head-to-head
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2026 | Rennes 2-1 Angers | Ligue 1 |
| Aug 31, 2025 | Angers 1-1 Rennes | Ligue 1 |
Out and doubtful
Angers
- H. Belkebla (out)
- L. Mouton (out)
Rennes
No absences reported.
Other matches in this competition
- Toulouse 0-1 LilleSep 3, 2026
- Lyon 3-1 AuxerreSep 4, 2026
- Paris Saint Germain 1-2 MonacoSep 4, 2026
- Lens 0-1 LorientSep 5, 2026
- Nice 1-1 Le MansSep 5, 2026
- Le Havre 1-2 Stade Brestois 29Sep 5, 2026
- Estac Troyes 2-6 StrasbourgSep 6, 2026
- Marseille 2-3 Paris FCSep 6, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the Angers vs Rennes prediction?
Before the match, our AI gave Angers a 36% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Rennes 43%. Rennes are therefore slight favourites. Final score: 1-2.
What is the most likely correct score for Angers vs Rennes?
1-1 (8.2%), followed by 1-2 (8.0%), 2-1 (7.4%), 2-2 (7.3%) and 1-3 (5.2%).
Will both teams score in Angers vs Rennes?
The probability that both Angers and Rennes score is 72%. Angers have a 14% chance of keeping a clean sheet, Rennes 16%.
How many goals should we expect in Angers vs Rennes?
The model expects 3.77 goals (1.81 for Angers, 1.96 for Rennes). Probabilities: over 1.5 goals 89%, over 2.5 goals 73%, over 3.5 goals 52%.
When and where is Angers vs Rennes played?
Sunday, September 6, 2026 at 16:15 (UK time), Ligue 1, matchday 3. Venue: Stade Raymond-Kopa, Angers.
What form are Angers and Rennes in?
Angers: 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (10 scored, 9 conceded). Rennes: 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (9 scored, 12 conceded).
What is the head-to-head record between Angers and Rennes?
In the last 2 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 0 wins for Angers, 1 for Rennes and 1 draw. The most recent ended Rennes 2-1 Angers (Apr 11, 2026).
What was the Angers vs Rennes result, and was the prediction right?
Final score: Angers 1-2 Rennes. The AI called the outcome correctly: it rated victory for Rennes at 43%. The final score ranked 2nd among the most likely scorelines (8.0%), behind 1-1. On goals, the model expected both teams to score (72%): correct; it pointed to over 2.5 goals (73%): correct.
How is the Angers vs Rennes prediction calculated?
The model estimates each team's expected goals (1.81 for Angers, 1.96 for Rennes) from recent form, xG and standings, then applies a Poisson distribution: every possible score gets a probability, from which the 1X2, correct score, both teams to score and total goals are derived. Every figure is calculated, none is made up.