Monaco vs Rennes Prediction – Ligue 1

January 31, 2026[email protected]

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Here you will find the best prediction for Monaco x Rennes in Ligue 1, along with match analysis and betting tips.

Read below our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent form and key statistics from their last matches to offer the best prediction for this match between Monaco x Rennes.

Monaco

January 31, 2026 – 20::05
Ligue 1
2025/2026
Regular Season – Round 20

Rennes

Betting tip and prediction for this match between Monaco x Rennes:

The best prediction for Monaco x Rennes in Ligue 1 is over 2.5 goals. It is expected that this match will lean towards Monaco, but both Monaco and Rennes have a history of providing open games where goal-scoring chances arise quite naturally. Thus, a competitive match is anticipated, with several dangerous opportunities near both goals.

Best prediction for Monaco x Rennes

Total and Both Teams to Score -> Over 2.5 Goals and Yes

Match prediction for Monaco x Rennes

The teams Monaco and Rennes play at Stade Louis II. in a match of the 20th round of Ligue 1. In their last meeting in this competition on November 22, 2025, Rennes won at home by (4-1). In this stadium, the head-to-head record favors the home team, which has 4 wins and 1 draw in the last 5 encounters. Indeed, the last time they faced each other in this stadium was on January 25, 2025, in a Ligue 1 match that ended with Monaco’s victory by (3-2). The goals in that match were scored by Maghnes Akliouche (15′), Aleksandr Golvin (56′), and Mika Biereth (52′) for Monaco and by A. Nagida (45′) and A. Gouiri (67′) for Rennes.

Analysis of Monaco

The home team is currently in 10th place, with 24 points obtained after 7 wins, 3 draws, and 9 losses. In their penultimate match, they lost at home to Lorient by (1-3). In their last match, they drew away against Le Havre with a score of (0-0). The team comes into this game after a home draw with Juventus (0-0). In the league, Monaco has obtained 16 points out of a possible 30, with 5 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses in their last 10 matches played at home. Defensive solidity has not been their strong point, as they have conceded goals in 8 of their last 10 games in this competition. In their home matches, there is a tendency for goals, as 7 of their last 10 games in the league ended with over 2.5 goals. In 19 matches in this competition, they conceded the first goal 11 times and managed to turn the score around only once.

Monaco comes into this game after a 0-0 draw against Juventus in a Champions League match. In their last match in Ligue 1, the hosts drew 0-0 against Le Havre. The home team usually plays in a tactical system of 4-4-2, with the two most advanced players being Mika Biereth and Folarin Balogun. Notably, when they focus on attacking, they often do so down the right flank, taking advantage of the depth offered by Kassoum Ouattara. Missing from this match are Paul Pogba, Mohammed Salisu, Christian Mawissa, Lukas Hradecky, and Takumi Minamino, all due to injury.

Confirmed lineup: Philipp Köhn, Thilo Kehrer, Caio Henrique, Kassoum Ouattara, Eric Dier, Lamine Camara, Aleksandr Golvin, Denis Zakaria, Maghnes Akliouche, George Ilenikhena, Folarin Balogun.
Coach: K. Schmidt.

Analysis of Rennes

The visiting team is currently in 6th place, with 31 points obtained after 8 wins, 7 draws, and 4 losses. In their penultimate match, they drew at home against Le Havre (1-1). In their last match, they lost at home to Lorient by (0-2). In the league, Rennes has obtained 13 points out of 27 possible, with 3 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses in their last 9 away matches. Defensive solidity has not been their strong suit, as they have conceded goals in 7 of their last 10 games, but their attack has scored regularly, marking in 8 of the last 10 matches in this competition. In 19 matches in this competition, they conceded the first goal 8 times and managed to turn the score around only twice.

Rennes comes into this match after a 0-2 defeat against Lorient, marking their second consecutive game without a win in Ligue 1. The visiting team typically plays in a tactical system of 3-5-2, favoring a faster style of play. In this setup, the two players responsible for causing panic in the opposing defense are Breel Embolo and Esteban Lepaul. When they invest in offensive play, they typically do so down the right flank, utilizing the depth offered by fullback Przemysław Frankowski. All players are available for this match.

Confirmed lineup: Brice Samba, Alidu Seidu, Jérémy Jacquet, Lilian Brassier, Mahdi Camara, Djaoui Cissé, Przemysław Frankowski, Quentin Merlin, Valentin Rongier, Estéban Lepaul, Breel Embolo.
Coach: B. Génésio.