PREVIEW | Monaco vs Rennes - team news, lineups, predictions

Monaco and Rennes go head-to-head at Stade Louis-II this Saturday in the Ligue 1.

Monaco have won 24 points to date and are placed in 10th position. In their last outing, Sébastien Pocognoli's team drew 0-0 against Juventus (UEFA Champions League 2025/26).

Rennes have 31 points to their name this season and occupy 6th position in the table. In their last encounter, Habib Beye's team were beaten 0-2 by Lorient (Ligue 1 2025/26).

The last meeting between the two teams ended with Rennes winning 4-1.

Predicted lineups

Monaco: Philipp Kohn, Kassoum Ouattara, Eric Dier, Thilo Kehrer, Caio Henrique, Lamine Camara, Denis Zakaria, Aleksandr Golovin, Maghnes Akliouche, Folarin Balogun, George Ilenikhena

Rennes: Brice Samba, Alidu Seidu, Jérémy Jacquet, Lilian Brassier, Przemyslaw Frankowski, Valentin Rongier, Mahdi Camara, Djaoui Cissé, Quentin Merlin, Estéban Lepaul, Breel Embolo

Unavailable

Monaco

• Takumi Minamino - Torn Knee Ligaments
• Mohammed Salisu - Suspension Through Sports Court
• Paul Pogba - Calf Injury

Rennes

Last starting XIs

Monaco ( vs Juventus 2026-01-28): Philipp Kohn, Jordan Teze, Denis Zakaria, Thilo Kehrer, Vanderson, Lamine Camara, Mamadou Coulibaly, Caio Henrique, Maghnes Akliouche, Folarin Balogun, Aleksandr Golovin

Rennes ( vs Lorient 2026-01-24): Brice Samba, Alidu Seidu, Jérémy Jacquet, Lilian Brassier, Przemyslaw Frankowski, Valentin Rongier, Quentin Merlin, Mahdi Camara, Djaoui Cissé, Breel Embolo, Estéban Lepaul

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MANAGERS

• Sébastien Pocognoli faced Habib Beye on one occasion, recording a loss.
• Habib Beye faced Monaco on two occasions, recording a win and a loss
• Sébastien Pocognoli faced Rennes on one occasion, recording a loss.

TEAMS

• Away from home, Rennes currently has one loss in the last nine games.
• Away from home, Rennes comes from two consecutive games without losing.
• Away from home, Rennes comes from two consecutive victories.
• Rennes currently has three losses in the last 19 games.
• Rennes currently has one draw in the last 11 games.
• Rennes comes from three consecutive games conceding goals.
• Rennes comes from two consecutive games without winning.
• At home, Monaco comes from three consecutive games without winning.
• Monaco currently has one win in the last six games.
• Monaco comes from four consecutive games without winning.
• Monaco comes from two consecutive games without losing.

HEAD TO HEAD

• Monaco and Rennes have faced each other 104 times, with Monaco having the advantage: 58 wins, against 26 victories for Rennes.
• At the Stade Louis-II, Monaco has an advantage in the duels against Rennes: 38 wins in 53 games. Rennes has seven victories.
• In the French League, there have been 98 matches between the two teams, with Monaco winning 54, 19 draws and 25 victories for Rennes.