Rennes – Estac Troyes

Rennes host a crucial Ligue 1 clash against a struggling Estac Troyes, with the home side perched third on 10 points after three wins and a draw, boasting a solid 8‑5 goal difference. Troyes sit twelfth with just four points from one win, one draw and two defeats, and a worrying 4‑9 deficit. The gap in both points and form suggests Rennes will look to extend their unbeaten run, while Troyes will need to tighten up defensively to avoid slipping further down the table. Their head‑to‑head record this season has already tilted in Rennes’ favour, making the fixture a test of whether the visitors can overturn the odds.