Rennes – Auxerre

Rennes head into the clash at Roazhon Park perched in third place with ten points from three wins and a draw, boasting a comfortable +3 goal difference after scoring eight and conceding five. Auxerre, meanwhile, sit at the foot of the table in 15th spot, having amassed just three points from a solitary victory and three defeats, their defensive frailties evident in a –6 goal margin, having let in eleven while finding the net only five times. The gap between the two sides is stark, not only in points but also in recent form, and Rennes will look to extend their unbeaten run and solidify a top‑three push, while Auxerre will be desperate to snap their slide and claim a vital point away from home. A win for Rennes would widen the gap to the leaders, whereas a surprise result could inject fresh drama into the lower end of the table.