Nantes vs Rennes: Predictions , Preview, Lineups, H2h for September 20, 2025

This Saturday, Nantes will face Rennes in Ligue 1’s fifth round at the Stade de la Beaujoire. A bet on goals in this match seems promising.

Match preview

Nantes have had a tough start to the season, but recent defeats to strong teams are understandable. The team, managed by Luís Castro, has struggled to score, netting just one goal in four matches. However, they boast a strong defense, conceding only three goals, the best in Ligue 1 so far.

At home, Nantes have performed well, remaining unbeaten in five of their last seven matches at Beaujoire. Even when considered the underdogs, they put up a good fight, keeping games competitive against stronger sides. This trend often leads to successful bets on positive handicaps and low totals in their matches.

Rennes has generally been strong at home, recently defeating Marseille and Lyon, but their away performance has been a concern. They have suffered 16 losses in their last 20 away games, hindering their position in the league. Even against weaker teams, Rennes has difficulty securing points on the road.

Nonetheless, their attacking strength is notable, with goals in 9 of their last 10 matches. Yet, their away scoring has diminished, managing just one goal in two away games this season. Historically, they’ve struggled in Nantes, scoring more than once in only one of their last eight visits.

Probable lineups

• Nantes: Lopes, Amian, Awaziem, Taty, Cozza, Benhattab, Hong Hyun-seok, Mwanga, Lepenant, Abline, Mohamed
• Rennes: Samba, Rouault, Jaquet, Ait Boudlal, Merlin, Cissé, Rongier, Blas, Frankowski, Embolo, Lepaul

Match facts and head-to-head

• Nantes had under 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 9 Ligue 1 matches
• Rennes has not scored more than one goal in 7 of their last 8 away matches against Nantes
• In 6 of the last 8 head-to-head matches in Nantes, total goals were under 2.5

Prediction

Given Nantes’ current attacking struggles and Rennes’ away difficulties, this match is likely to be low-scoring. Both teams may play cautiously, leading to a familiar pattern of limited goals.