AS Monaco return to action in French Ligue 1 when they go head-to-head with Stade Rennais on Saturday. Habib Beye’s men have failed to win their last seven visits to the Stade Louis II since October 2018 and will head into the weekend looking to end this poor run.
Monaco wrapped up their UEFA Champions League group-stage campaign on Wednesday when they played out a goalless draw with Juventus to finish 21st in the table and book their spot in the playoffs.
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Sébastien Pocognoli’s side, who have been drawn against Paris Saint-Germain in the UCL playoffs, now turn their focus to Ligue 1, where they are without a win in their last five matches, suffering four consecutive defeats before playing out a goalless draw against Le Havre last Saturday.
Monaco have picked up 24 points from their 19 Ligue 1 matches in what has been a difficult campaign to sit 10th in the table, one point above 11th-placed Angers.
On the other hand, Stade Rennais were condemned to their first defeat of the year last weekend when they were beaten 2-0 by Lorient on home turf.
Before that, Beye’s men were on a five-game unbeaten run across all competitions, picking up four wins and one draw since December 13.
Rennes are on course to secure European football this season, as they sit sixth in the Ligue 1 table with 31 points from 19 matches, one point behind fifth-placed LOSC Lille.
AS Monaco vs Stade Rennais Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- With 24 wins from the last 50 meetings between the sides, Monaco boast a superior record in the history of this fixture.
- Stade Rennais have picked up 15 wins in that time, while the spoils have been shared on 11 occasions.
- Monaco have lost all but one of their last five Ligue 1 home games, with a 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain on November 29 being the exception.
- Stade Rennais are unbeaten in seven of their last eight away games, picking up three wins and claiming four draws since August 31.
AS Monaco vs Stade Rennais Prediction
Meetings between Monaco and Stade Rennais have often served up fireworks in the past, and we anticipate another thrilling contest on Saturday.
Rennes head into the weekend as the more in-form side, but we predict Monaco will make the most of their home advantage here.
Prediction: AS Monaco 3-1 Stade Rennais
AS Monaco vs Stade Rennais Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Monaco to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals – Yes (There have been at least three goals scored in four of the last five meetings between the two teams)
Tip 3: Both sides to score – Yes (Both teams have also scored in eight of their last 10 encounters)
Edited by Peter P
