There should be a significant difference in quality between these teams based on table positions so far, with Rennes leading Saint-Étienne by 12 points.
- Rennes has the most points from losing position (15) in Ligue 1
- Saint-Étienne have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
It's no vacation for neither Rennes nor Saint-Étienne as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Rennes form and stats
The story so far in the Ligue 1 for Rennes at their home stadium (Roazhon Park) is 5 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats.
Rennes faced defeat in their previous match, away at Angers SCO (1-2). Preceding that game was the away draw at Lens that finished 0-0.
The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Rennes have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found 13 games) they have won eight times, drawn two and lost three.
Rennes has scored 15 league goals at home this season, in 12 matches. 15 goals have been conceded.
Saint-Étienne form and stats
There's been little loot from Saint-Étienne's travels as they have only collected 12 points from 12 away games in the Ligue 1. Saint-Étienne only have 3 wins to counter their 6 defeats and 3 draws.
Two away games in a row for Saint-Étienne, who will hope to get a better result in this one after losing 0-1 versus Sochaux in the Coupe de France. A home win before that, celebrating 1-0 vs Metz.
Saint-Étienne are the outsiders in this one, but not by much. Their performance in similar games (being the away team and moderate outsiders) is four wins, one draw and ten defeats. From a total of 15 matches.
Saint-Étienne find the net regularly in their away games. 12 goals from 12 away fixtures in the league. As for defending, Saint-Étienne rarely keep clean sheets as they have conceded 19 goals from these away matches.
Head 2 Head
The most recent history between these sides is the Saint-Étienne - Rennes 0-3 played earlier this season. Last ten meetings between the teams: Rennes won five, Saint-Étienne won one and four draws. seven games with over 2,5 goals, three matches with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
  D. Da Silva 4 goals |  B. Bourigeaud 4 goals |  A. Hunou 4 goals |
Rennes missing players
Saint-Étienne missing players
| Rennes | Saint-Étienne | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 23 | 12 | 2 | Played | P | 3 | 12 | 24 |
| 10 | 5 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 8 | 3 | 2 | Drew | D | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| 5 | 4 | 0 | Lost | L | 2 | 6 | 10 |
| 31 | 15 | 3 | Scored | S | 3 | 12 | 23 |
| 24 | 15 | 3 | Conceded | C | 6 | 19 | 36 |
| 91% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 92% | 92% |
| 74% | 75% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 75% | 75% |
| 52% | 58% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 67% | 50% | 42% |
| 13% | 17% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 33% | 29% |
| 4% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 8% | 8% |
| 57% | 67% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 67% | 50% | 46% |
| 26% | 8% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 25% | 29% |
| 26% | 25% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.8 | 1.8 | 3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 2.1 | 2.2 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 12.5 | 12.8 | 16.5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 11.7 | 10.8 | 10.1 |
| 3.7 | 3.8 | 4 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.7 | 3 | 3.2 |
| 36% | 33% | 38% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 27% | 33% | 30% |
- Rennes has the most points from losing position (15) in Ligue 1
- Rennes have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Rennes haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
- Saint-Étienne have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Lille | 24 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 42 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 21 | 7 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 21 | 8 | 27 | 54 |
| 2 | Olympique Lyonnais | 24 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 50 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 27 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 23 | 10 | 30 | 52 |
| 3 | PSG | 24 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 55 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 32 | 5 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 23 | 9 | 41 | 51 |
| 4 | Monaco | 24 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 50 | 35 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 28 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 22 | 20 | 15 | 48 |
| 5 | Rennes | 23 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 31 | 24 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 38 |
| 6 | Lens | 24 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 34 | 33 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 16 | 1 | 36 |
| 7 | Metz | 24 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 28 | 22 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 35 |
| 8 | Angers SCO | 24 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 29 | 37 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 23 | -8 | 34 |
| 9 | Olympique Marseille | 22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 29 | 26 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 3 | 33 |
| 10 | Bordeaux | 24 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 27 | 29 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 15 | 17 | -2 | 32 |
| 11 | Montpellier | 24 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 39 | 44 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 24 | 27 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 17 | -5 | 32 |
| 12 | Brest | 24 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 37 | 44 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 24 | 21 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 23 | -7 | 30 |
| 13 | Nice | 23 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 27 | 31 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 22 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 9 | -4 | 29 |
| 14 | Reims | 24 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 30 | 32 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 20 | 21 | -2 | 28 |
| 15 | Saint-Étienne | 24 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 23 | 36 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 17 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 19 | -13 | 26 |
| 16 | Strasbourg | 24 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 32 | 39 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 17 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 18 | 22 | -7 | 25 |
| 17 | Lorient | 23 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 28 | 43 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 21 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 22 | -15 | 22 |
| 18 | Nantes | 24 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 22 | 39 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 19 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 20 | -17 | 19 |
| 19 | Dijon | 24 | 2 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 36 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 24 | -19 | 15 |
| 20 | Nimes | 23 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 20 | 51 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 12 | 27 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 24 | -31 | 15 |