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AJ Auxerre
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The Coaching Carousel Spins Again
In the world of football, change is the only constant, and Stade Rennes FC is living proof. They've just swapped out their head coach, Jorge Sampaoli, for the charismatic Habib Beye. It's like trading in your old car for a shiny new model, hoping it runs smoother and faster. Beye, with his impressive track record at Red Star, is tasked with pulling Rennes out of the relegation quicksand they're currently stuck in. The team is sitting uncomfortably in 16th place, and Beye's first mission is to inject some much-needed energy and direction into the squad. With players like Muinga and Blas leading the charge, Rennes is desperate to turn their fortunes around.
Auxerre's Away Day Blues
Meanwhile, AJ Auxerre is having a bit of an identity crisis on the road. They've lost their last three away games, and their away form is about as reliable as a chocolate teapot. Injuries are adding to their woes, with key players like Nathan Buayi-Kiala and Lasso Coulibaly out, and Hamed Traor's fitness hanging by a thread. Despite sitting in 11th place, Auxerre's recent performances have been as consistent as a cat on a hot tin roof. Their inability to secure victories, especially away from home, is a glaring issue that needs addressing.
Head-to-Head: A Battle of Equals?
Historically, matches between Rennes and Auxerre have been tighter than a drum. Rennes has a slight edge when playing at home, winning 9 out of 21 encounters. However, Auxerre has been a thorn in their side, winning both fixtures last season. The most common scoreline when Rennes hosts Auxerre is 1-0, which suggests a closely fought contest. But with both teams struggling defensively, we might see more goals this time around.
The Prediction: Home Sweet Home
Given the current form and the fresh managerial change at Rennes, I'm leaning towards a home victory. Beye's arrival could be the spark Rennes needs to ignite their season. Auxerre's travel sickness and injury woes only add weight to this prediction. However, with both teams' defenses leakier than a sieve, expect goals from both sides. So, I'm calling it: a Rennes win with both teams finding the net. It's going to be a rollercoaster ride, folks!
Missing players
Kamara, Glen
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Rouault, Anthony
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Ait Boudlal, Abdelhamid
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Diomande, Sinaly
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Coulibaly, Lasso
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El Azzouzi, Oussama
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Siwe, Telli
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Ligue 1Predictions
Ligue 1
PL | GD | PTS | ||
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1 | ![]() | 7 | 8 | 16 |
2 | ![]() | 7 | 10 | 15 |
3 | ![]() | 7 | 7 | 15 |
4 | ![]() | 7 | 4 | 15 |
5 | ![]() | 7 | 4 | 13 |
6 | ![]() | 7 | 4 | 13 |
7 | ![]() | 7 | 4 | 11 |
8 | ![]() | 7 | -1 | 10 |
9 | ![]() | 7 | -1 | 10 |
10 | ![]() | 7 | -1 | 10 |
11 | ![]() | 7 | 0 | 8 |
12 | ![]() | 7 | -3 | 8 |
13 | ![]() | 7 | -7 | 7 |
14 | ![]() | 7 | -2 | 6 |
15 | ![]() | 7 | -2 | 6 |
16 | ![]() | 7 | -5 | 6 |
17 | ![]() | 7 | -8 | 5 |
18 | ![]() | 7 | -11 | 2 |