Ligue 1 Gameweek 8

Rennes vs NS Strasbourg

Roazhon Park

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Futmetrix Verdict
69
Rennes
vs
Strasbourg
Sun, Oct 25 • 16:15 Français
⚡ Form 100
⚖️ Balance 73
🏆 Stakes 33
⭐ Stars 55
Goals guaranteed as Rennes host Strasbourg.

Win Probability

  • Rennes 54%
  • Draw 22%
  • Strasbourg 23%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Goal Fest Looming at Roazhon Park

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 69/100. An irresistible attacking force meets a highly vulnerable defense, promising a wildly entertaining spectacle despite the gap in the league table.

The Setup

The data points directly to goals at Roazhon Park today. Rennes are finding the back of the net with absolute ease, averaging 2.5 goals per game, while Strasbourg are bleeding chances at the back, conceding exactly that same amount on average. A high Form rating reflects the hosts' solid run, sitting comfortably in sixth place. The visitors' dreadful recent run drops their confidence, yet a surprisingly sturdy Balance rating suggests they can still punch back if E. Emegha gets service on the counter. A modest Stakes metric at this stage of the regular season means we should see an open, pressure-free game without the tension of a late-season scramble. Up front, the home side boasts serious firepower, lifting their Stars appeal significantly, particularly with E. Lepaul pulling the strings in the final third.

Key Battle

This match will be decided in the transition phases between the home attacking unit and the fragile away back line. The hosts love to press high and create chaos, directly challenging a defensive block that has consistently cracked under sustained pressure this campaign.

Our Prediction

We expect a comfortable 3-1 home victory. The hosts will likely swarm the penalty area early to force defensive errors, securing a commanding lead before managing the tempo in the second half.

Key Questions

Should I watch this match?

Yes, with both sides combining for a massive expected goal count, this matchup promises plenty of final-third action and pure entertainment.

What's the predicted outcome?

A decisive home victory. Expect the hosts to dictate play early and ruthlessly exploit the obvious defensive frailties of the visitors.

Where are Rennes and Strasbourg in the league table?

The hosts are pushing upwards in 6th place with 13 points, while the visitors are currently languishing down in 14th.

What is Strasbourg's current form?

They are struggling badly at the moment, managing just one win and a draw alongside three defeats in their last five fixtures.

Who is the in-form player to watch?

Keep an eye on E. Lepaul, who boasts 4 goals in his last 5 matches and an impressive 7.1 average rating.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
11/02/2025 Rennes 4 - 1 Strasbourg Ligue 1 Roazhon Park
02/02/2025 Rennes 1 - 0 Strasbourg Ligue 1 Roazhon Park
08/25/2024 Strasbourg 3 - 1 Rennes Ligue 1 Stade de la Meinau
03/31/2024 Strasbourg 2 - 0 Rennes Ligue 1 Stade de la Meinau
10/29/2023 Rennes 1 - 1 Strasbourg Ligue 1 Roazhon Park
02/01/2023 Rennes 3 - 0 Strasbourg Ligue 1 Roazhon Park
11/02/2025
Ligue 1 Roazhon Park
02/02/2025
Ligue 1 Roazhon Park
08/25/2024
Ligue 1 Stade de la Meinau
03/31/2024
Ligue 1 Stade de la Meinau
10/29/2023
Ligue 1 Roazhon Park
02/01/2023
Ligue 1 Roazhon Park
Rennes Win
Strasbourg Win
Draw

Season Statistics

6
League Position
14
13
Points
7
15
Goals Scored
12
14
Goals Conceded
15

League Standings

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Lyon 7 14 13 5 +8 WLyon 2 - 1 Nice (18-10-2026)LLens 2 - 1 Lyon (09-10-2026)WLyon 4 - 0 Rennes (19-09-2026)DParis FC 0 - 0 Lyon (12-09-2026)WLyon 3 - 1 Auxerre (04-09-2026)
2 Paris Saint Germain 7 14 14 9 +5 WStrasbourg 1 - 3 Paris Saint Germain (17-10-2026)WParis Saint Germain 3 - 1 Le Mans (10-10-2026)WMarseille 1 - 2 Paris Saint Germain (20-09-2026)WStade Brestois 29 0 - 1 Paris Saint Germain (13-09-2026)LParis Saint Germain 1 - 2 Monaco (04-09-2026)
3 Paris FC 7 14 12 7 +5 WParis FC 4 - 3 Rennes (18-10-2026)LLorient 1 - 0 Paris FC (10-10-2026)WParis FC 2 - 1 Strasbourg (19-09-2026)DParis FC 0 - 0 Lyon (12-09-2026)WMarseille 2 - 3 Paris FC (06-09-2026)
4 Lille 7 14 10 5 +5 DLille 1 - 1 Stade Brestois 29 (17-10-2026)WLille 1 - 0 Le Havre (10-10-2026)LNice 2 - 1 Lille (20-09-2026)WLille 2 - 0 Estac Troyes (13-09-2026)WToulouse 0 - 1 Lille (03-09-2026)
5 Monaco 7 14 10 6 +4 LLorient 1 - 0 Monaco (18-10-2026)DMonaco 2 - 2 Toulouse (10-10-2026)WMonaco 2 - 1 Lens (18-09-2026)DStrasbourg 1 - 1 Monaco (12-09-2026)WParis Saint Germain 1 - 2 Monaco (04-09-2026)
6 Rennes 7 13 15 14 +1 LParis FC 4 - 3 Rennes (18-10-2026)WRennes 4 - 1 Auxerre (11-10-2026)LLyon 4 - 0 Rennes (19-09-2026)WRennes 1 - 0 Marseille (11-09-2026)WAngers 1 - 2 Rennes (06-09-2026)
7 Lorient 7 11 7 6 +1 WLorient 1 - 0 Monaco (18-10-2026)WLorient 1 - 0 Paris FC (10-10-2026)LLe Mans 2 - 1 Lorient (19-09-2026)DLorient 2 - 2 Toulouse (12-09-2026)WLens 0 - 1 Lorient (05-09-2026)
8 Lens 7 10 14 11 +3 WEstac Troyes 1 - 3 Lens (17-10-2026)WLens 2 - 1 Lyon (09-10-2026)LMonaco 2 - 1 Lens (18-09-2026)DLe Mans 2 - 2 Lens (13-09-2026)LLens 0 - 1 Lorient (05-09-2026)
9 Marseille 7 9 14 10 +4 WAngers 2 - 5 Marseille (18-10-2026)WEstac Troyes 0 - 2 Marseille (11-10-2026)LMarseille 1 - 2 Paris Saint Germain (20-09-2026)LRennes 1 - 0 Marseille (11-09-2026)LMarseille 2 - 3 Paris FC (06-09-2026)
10 Stade Brestois 29 7 9 13 10 +3 DLille 1 - 1 Stade Brestois 29 (17-10-2026)WStade Brestois 29 5 - 1 Angers (10-10-2026)LAuxerre 2 - 1 Stade Brestois 29 (20-09-2026)LStade Brestois 29 0 - 1 Paris Saint Germain (13-09-2026)WLe Havre 1 - 2 Stade Brestois 29 (05-09-2026)
11 Toulouse 7 9 12 11 +1 WLe Mans 0 - 3 Toulouse (16-10-2026)DMonaco 2 - 2 Toulouse (10-10-2026)WToulouse 3 - 2 Le Havre (19-09-2026)DLorient 2 - 2 Toulouse (12-09-2026)LToulouse 0 - 1 Lille (03-09-2026)
12 Auxerre 7 9 11 17 -6 WLe Havre 1 - 3 Auxerre (18-10-2026)LRennes 4 - 1 Auxerre (11-10-2026)WAuxerre 2 - 1 Stade Brestois 29 (20-09-2026)WAuxerre 1 - 0 Nice (12-09-2026)LLyon 3 - 1 Auxerre (04-09-2026)
13 Nice 7 8 6 9 -3 LLyon 2 - 1 Nice (18-10-2026)WNice 2 - 1 Strasbourg (11-10-2026)WNice 2 - 1 Lille (20-09-2026)LAuxerre 1 - 0 Nice (12-09-2026)DNice 1 - 1 Le Mans (05-09-2026)
14 Strasbourg 7 7 12 15 -3 LStrasbourg 1 - 3 Paris Saint Germain (17-10-2026)LNice 2 - 1 Strasbourg (11-10-2026)LParis FC 2 - 1 Strasbourg (19-09-2026)DStrasbourg 1 - 1 Monaco (12-09-2026)WEstac Troyes 2 - 6 Strasbourg (06-09-2026)
15 Angers 7 7 9 15 -6 LAngers 2 - 5 Marseille (18-10-2026)LStade Brestois 29 5 - 1 Angers (10-10-2026)WAngers 2 - 0 Estac Troyes (19-09-2026)DLe Havre 0 - 0 Angers (12-09-2026)LAngers 1 - 2 Rennes (06-09-2026)
16 Le Mans 7 6 10 15 -5 LLe Mans 0 - 3 Toulouse (16-10-2026)LParis Saint Germain 3 - 1 Le Mans (10-10-2026)WLe Mans 2 - 1 Lorient (19-09-2026)DLe Mans 2 - 2 Lens (13-09-2026)DNice 1 - 1 Le Mans (05-09-2026)
17 Estac Troyes 7 4 5 16 -11 LEstac Troyes 1 - 3 Lens (17-10-2026)LEstac Troyes 0 - 2 Marseille (11-10-2026)LAngers 2 - 0 Estac Troyes (19-09-2026)LLille 2 - 0 Estac Troyes (13-09-2026)LEstac Troyes 2 - 6 Strasbourg (06-09-2026)
18 Le Havre 7 2 5 11 -6 LLe Havre 1 - 3 Auxerre (18-10-2026)LLille 1 - 0 Le Havre (10-10-2026)LToulouse 3 - 2 Le Havre (19-09-2026)DLe Havre 0 - 0 Angers (12-09-2026)LLe Havre 1 - 2 Stade Brestois 29 (05-09-2026)

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