Rennes vs Angers: prediction for the Ligue 1 match

Rennes satisfied their fans with a performance in the Conference League group stage, earning a top place in the group and getting a play-off spot, team will start at this stage from the round of 16. The Red-Blacks were not so fortunate in the French Cup - after a victory over Lorient, hosts were beaten by a modest Nancy side in the penalty shootout. 

After 26 rounds of Ligue 1 Bruno Genesio's men have 13 victories and four draws to their name, delivering 43 points and a 4th spot in the standings. In two latest matches team managed to record victories over Troyes (4:1) and Montpellier (4:2). 

Majer, Assignon, Bade, Salin, Tait, Doku and Gelin won't feature in the upcoming match. 

Angers completely failed the start of the French Cup and were eliminated by Linas-Montlhery (0:2) in the first round. The White-Blacks are also not so successful in Ligue 1, after 26 rounds they have seven victories and eight draws, delivering 29 points and a 14th spot in the standings. 

Team's defensive line is looking vulnerable, 38 goals were conceded in the current season. Visitors lost all five latest matches, the last one - to Lens (1:2). 

Cho, Ould Khaled and Cabot won't feature in the upcoming match.