Rennes vs Monaco: prediction for the Ligue 1 match

Three-time holder of the French Cup earned a 6th spot in the previous Ligue 1 season, it was enough to qualify for the Conference League. Team advanced past the group stage of that competition quite easily, earning a top spot in the group. 

In the first play-off round hosts were drawn to Leicester, the Red-Blacks were unable to succeed - they were beaten by a 2:3 score on aggregate. 

Team also had an unsuccessful French Cup campaign. After a victory over Lorient, hosts were eliminated from the competition by a second-tier side, Nancy, who turned out to be more fortunate in the penalty shoot-out. 

After 31 rounds of Ligue 1 Bruno Genesio's men have 17 victories and five draws, delivering 56 points and a 3rd spot in the standings. Team is just three points adrift from 2nd-placed Marseille. After a draw against Nice (1:1) hosts recorded a victory over Reims (3:2). 

Sulemana, Doku, Gomis, Gelin and Bade are sidelined for this match. 

A bronze medalist of the previous season failed to repeat that result, now team is closer to the mid-table positions. Monaco have completely failed the start of the season, losing a chance to play in the Champions League group stage. Team is also now eliminated from the Europa League. Southerners were beaten in the round of 16 by Braga (1:3 on aggregate). 

After 31 rounds of Ligue 1 the Red-Whites have 14 victories and eight draws, delivering 50 points and a 6th spot in the standings. 

In three latest Ligue 1 matches Monegasques recorded consecutive victories over PSG (3:0), Metz (2:1) and Troyes (2:1). Team has a great offensive record with 47 goals. 

Diatta, Maripan and Fabregas are unavailable for the upcoming match.