Ligue 1 Regular Season - 8
Rennes 2 - 2 FT Auxerre
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Danny Namaso 8'
18' B. Embolo (L. Blas)
Clement Akpa 45'
Josué Casimir 45'+3
HT
56' S. Fofana (E. Lepaul)
↓ I. Osman ↑L. Coulibaly 68'
↓ K. Danois ↑E. Owusu 68'
↓ J. Casimir ↑S. Mara 68'
69' Anthony Rouault
L. Sinayoko 72'
↓ O. El Azzouzi ↑A. Diousse 76'
77' ↓ L. Blas ↑M. Tamari
77' ↓ B. Embolo ↑M. Meite
Assane Dioussé 90'
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Rennes
Goalkeepers
B. Samba 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
A. Seidu 
ENFORCER
8
Tackles
8
Tackles
10
Duels Won
91%
Win %
J. Jacquet 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
A. Rouault 
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
Mistake
0
Mistake
2
Fouls
6
Rating
Midfielders
L. Blas 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
M. Camara 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
0
Blocks
V. Rongier
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
56%
Pass Acc
S. Fofana 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Q. Merlin
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
BENCH
A. Akabou 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Silistrie
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
L. Brassier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Ait Boudlal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Nagida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Cisse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Tamari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Mukiele
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Meite
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Auxerre
Goalkeepers
D. Leon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
J. Casimir
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
M. Senaya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Sierralta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Akpa
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
G. Mensah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
I. Osman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
O. El Azzouzi
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
K. Danois
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Danny Namaso
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
L. Sinayoko 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.3
Rating
BENCH
T. De Percin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
F. Oppegard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Sy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Petit Dol
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Diousse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Coulibaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Matondo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Owusu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Mara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/04/2025 | Rennes | 0 - 1 | Auxerre | Ligue 1 | Roazhon Park |
| 03/11/2024 | Auxerre | 4 - 0 | Rennes | Ligue 1 | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps |
| 11/03/2023 | Auxerre | 0 - 0 | Rennes | Ligue 1 | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps |
| 11/09/2022 | Rennes | 5 - 0 | Auxerre | Ligue 1 | Roazhon Park |
| 12/02/2014 | Auxerre | 0 - 1 | Rennes | Coupe de France | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps |
| 11/03/2012 | Rennes | 1 - 1 | Auxerre | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Route de Lorient (Rennes) |
| 23/10/2011 | Auxerre | 0 - 1 | Rennes | Ligue 1 | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps (Auxerre) |
| 02/04/2011 | Rennes | 0 - 0 | Auxerre | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Route de Lorient (Rennes) |
| 14/11/2010 | Auxerre | 2 - 1 | Rennes | Ligue 1 | Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps (Auxerre) |
Rennes Win
Auxerre Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +14
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -8
League Standings
P: 20 GD: +18
P: 19 GD: +26
P: 20 GD: +24
P: 20 GD: +13
P: 20 GD: +4
P: 20 GD: -1
P: 19 GD: +9
P: 20 GD: +8
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -1
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -5
P: 20 GD: -8
P: 20 GD: -13
P: 20 GD: -9
P: 20 GD: -17
P: 20 GD: -15
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Four Swings and a Standoff: Rennes and Auxerre Refuse to Blink
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 65/100. This 2-2 draw at Roazhon Park epitomises the brutal balance of Ligue 1, where neither side would yield an inch despite waves of attacking pressure.
Auxerre's Lightning Strike
From the opening moments, Auxerre seized control. In the 8th minute, Danny Namaso fired the visitors ahead, suggesting a statement performance from the visitors. Yet Rennes had other ideas. Within ten minutes, Breel Embolo, teed up by Loïc Blas, restored parity at the 18th minute. Two goals in ten minutes set the tone: this was a match of relentless intensity.
The Second-Half Pivot
The second period confirmed the precarious balance. At the 56-minute mark, Seko Fofana, supplied by Emmanuel Lepaul, gave Rennes the advantage. The hosts appeared poised to seize control. But at the 72nd minute, Lassine Sinayoko converted a penalty to level again. Four lead changes in 64 minutes—a mad, exhilarating narrative. Rennes dominated possession (52%) and shot volume (19 attempts to 7), yet Donovan Léon in the Auxerre goal made five crucial saves to keep his side competitive.
Relentless Pressure, Mutual Respect
The statistics told the story of a battle without mercy: 26 combined shots, 11 on target. Rennes maintained 81% pass accuracy (338 of 418), whilst Auxerre, more compact defensively, struck when it mattered. Three yellow cards for the visitors reflected their physical commitment. Alidu Seidu, commanding Rennes' defence, stood out for his solidity and crucial interventions. Despite Rennes' tactical superiority, the draw felt earned: each side had its moments, its heroes, its stakes. Neither blinked first.
Key Questions
Why was this match so evenly poised?
Four lead changes and Auxerre's resolute defence despite Rennes' 52% possession dominance created a relentless balance of intensity.
What was the turning point?
Sinayoko's 72nd-minute penalty equalised after Fofana had edged Rennes ahead. Neither side could break the deadlock thereafter.
Who controlled the match statistically?
Rennes: 19 shots (7 on target), 52% possession. Auxerre: 7 shots (4 on target). Léon's five saves proved decisive.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Survival Stakes at Roazhon Park
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 21/100. Rennes aim to cement their European ambitions by exploiting an Auxerre side desperate to escape the drop.
The Setup
The contrast at Roazhon Park on October 19, 2025, couldn't be sharper. Rennes enter this fixture in formidable Form, having secured four wins from their last five matches to sit 6th. Conversely, Auxerre are mired in a grim relegation battle, winless in five and anchored to the bottom of the table. While the Stakes for the hosts involve European qualification, for the visitors, this is a raw fight for top-flight survival.
Key Battle
The decisive clash features Rennes attacker Esteban Lepaul taking on Auxerre goalkeeper Donovan Léon. Lepaul has been clinical of late, and his ability to find space will test Léon, who has been a standout performer despite his team's struggles. With Stars like A. Kalimuendo also lurking, the defensive Balance for Auxerre will be pushed to its absolute limit.
Our Prediction
Expect a one-sided affair where Rennes dictate the tempo from the opening whistle. The home side’s creative midfield should overwhelm Auxerre’s low block, creating high-quality chances for their clinical front line. While Donovan Léon might keep the scoreline respectable with a few key saves, we predict a comfortable 2-0 victory for Rennes as they punish the league's 18th-placed side.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Only if you want to see a clinical Rennes side dismantle a struggling underdog.
What's the predicted outcome?
A routine 2-0 win for Rennes, given their superior quality and momentum.
Where are Rennes and Auxerre in the league table?
Rennes are 6th with 24 points; Auxerre are 18th with 9 points.
What is Rennes's current form?
Very strong, featuring four wins and one loss in their last five (LWWWW).
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Esteban Lepaul (Rennes) with 3 goals and 1 assists in 5 matches, averaging a 7.0 rating.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.