Starting Season on a Strong Note
Both teams had a different start to the season. Stade Rennais lost to SC Freiburg, while Monaco was victorious against RC Strasbourg. We expect a fine match as it has all the workings of a solid game with unexpected scores and odds.
Let’s check the latest Ligue 1 news, stats, injury reports, and Ligue 1 odds for Monaco vs Rennes. We’ve plenty of Ligue 1 picks and predictions for you to consider.
Monaco Pushes for Another 3 Points
AS Monaco had a great start to the season after they beat Strasbourg 2-1 on the opening weekend. Although it wasn’t convincing for a top team, it was enough to kickstart their campaign with three points. In that case, we expect them to push for more as the week progresses.
We understand that it might be challenging to beat Paris Saint-Germain to the title but making it into the champion’s automatic qualification spots would do a lot.
Redemption for Game 1 at Rennais
Stade Rennais had a bad start to the season after they narrowly lost. They were a good side on the day, but eventually, the result didn’t go as they would have hoped, given that they were the favorites.
Rennais was dominant from the start of the game, but they couldn’t break the solid defensive line of Lorient, and the first half ended in 0-0. The game seemed to be going in the direction of the first half until Arthur Theate scored an own goal in the 65th minute, effectively gifting the away team all three points.
We expect Bruno Genesio to take his time to evaluate the match. Also, they would need to do better since they are playing a better team compared to Lorient. A win in this match would help push the team in the right direction and help them get over the disappointment of the first match.
Monaco vs Rennes Head-to-Head
Monaco and Stade Rennes are no strangers in Ligue 1 and other competitions. They’ve been playing against each other for quite some time. But they haven’t met outside the league since 2019. Monaco has won four in their last five meetings, while Rennes only took one. However, the victories have been slim.
Both teams are known to go at it, and whenever you want to bet online for this matchup, you should know that the margin is usually close. And both teams have scored in their last 11 meetings. The last time we didn’t get both teams to score was in 2016, and the game ended in a 7-0 Monaco victory.
Monaco vs Rennes Game Information
- Game: Monaco (1-0) vs Rennes (0-1)
- Location: Stade Louis II, Fontvieille
- Day/Time: Saturday, Aug. 13th, 11:00 a.m. ET
- Monaco vs Rennes Live Stream: fubo.tv
Monaco vs Rennes Betting Lines
| Team | Handicap | Moneyline | Total | Team Total |
| AS Monaco | -½ +125 | +125 | 2½-130o | 1½-105o
1½-125u |
| Stade Rennes | +½ -155 | +225 | 2½Evu | 1½+160o
1½-200u |
| Draw | +245 |
Monaco vs Rennes Prediction
Rennes will want to ensure their first game woes are behind them. So, we expect a solid match from the team. However, Monaco is looking to bounce back from their UCL disappointment after losing to PSV Eindhoven in the final qualification round.
AS Monaco spread remains the favorite to win the game at -½ +125 soccer odds. Given they are a better squad compared to Rennes, these odds are fair. So, we would be backing the favorites.
In that case, our pick for this game is AS Monaco to win at +125. So, if you know how to bet on soccer, you can follow our prediction or tweak it to suit your prediction.
