Auxerre vs Rennes Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips — Ligue 1 22 Feb 2026

Auxerre (16th) welcome Rennes (6th) in a Ligue 1 fixture where both sides will be eager to climb the table. The hosts have 12 points on the board, while Rennes sit on 27 — neither can afford to let standards slip with the business end of the season approaching.

Don’t expect a goal-fest here. With a combined projected xG of 2.6, this has the makings of a cagey, tactical affair where defensive discipline could prove the difference.

Auxerre’s form coming into this match has been poor, averaging 1.1 points per game from their last five fixtures. They’ve scored 7 and conceded 8 in their last five outings.

Rennes arrive in fine fettle, averaging 2.2 points per game from their last five. They’ve scored 9 and conceded 7 in their last five outings.

The quality gap between these sides is notable. Rennes’s Elo rating (1525) is 135 points higher than Auxerre’s (1390), suggesting a meaningful difference in overall squad strength and performance level.

The historical record between Auxerre and Rennes will be on the minds of both managers as they plot their approach. Every encounter adds another chapter to the rivalry, and this one carries its own unique set of circumstances and pressures.