Monaco vs Rennes Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Monaco vs Rennes Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: January 31st, 2026 | Stade Louis-II | Ligue 1 | 20:05 (GMT)

A showdown between two of Ligue 1’s biggest underachievers is about to occur in the microstate of Monaco. The home team has endured a dismal January, sliding down to 10th after failing to win any of their last five league matches. They desperately need a spark from their creative core to stop the rot. They face a Rennes team that sits in 6th and remains firmly in the hunt for Champions League qualification, despite a recent slip-up against Lorient. With both teams possessing high-quality squads but inconsistent defensive records, this has all the hallmarks of a high-scoring affair. Keep an eye out for it.

Key Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals at 1.50 odds (Kwiff Bet) represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Monaco vs Rennes Predicted Lineups

Monaco Predicted XI: Kohn (GK), Henrique, Kehrer, Teze, Ouattara, Zakaria, Camara, Golovin, Akliouche, Ilenikhena, Balogun

Team News: Starting centre back pairing Faes and Dier both suffered injuries against Le Havre last weekend. Hradecky, Mawissa, Salisu, Pogba and Minamino make up a lengthy injury list for Monaco.

Rennes Predicted XI: Samba, Brassier, Jacquet, Seidu, Merlin, Camara, Cisse, Rongier, Frankowski, Embolo, Lepaul

Team News: No reported injuries or suspensions.

Monaco vs Rennes Current League Standings

Usually Champions League regulars, Monaco is underperforming in 10th place with 24 points. A leaky defence has been their undoing, conceding 33 goals so far, more than most teams in the bottom half.

Rennes remains firmly in the European hunt, sitting 6th with 31 points. They boast a balanced record (8W-7D-4L) and have scored 30 goals, but a shock 2-0 loss to Lorient in their last outing has left them looking over their shoulder at the chasing pack

Monaco vs Rennes Head-to-Head Timeline

In their last 44 meetings, Monaco have 22 wins, Rennes have 13 wins, and there have been 9 draws. Rennes won the reverse fixture earlier this season in a game which boasted five goals. Monaco had won four games straight before then.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• November 2025: Rennes 4-1 Monaco (Ligue 1)
• January 2025: Monaco 3-2 Rennes (Ligue 1)
• October 2024: Rennes 1-2 Monaco (Ligue 1)
• April 2024: Monaco 1-0 Rennes (Ligue 1)
• December 2023: Rennes 1-2 Monaco (Ligue 1)

Recent Monaco and Rennes Matches Analysis

Monaco Last 5 Matches:

• Le Havre 0-0 Monaco (Ligue 1)
• Real Madrid 6-1 Monaco (Champions League)
• Monaco 1-3 Lorient (Ligue 1)
• Orleans 1-3 Monaco (Coupe de France)
• Monaco 1-3 Lyon (Ligue 1)

The Principality club is in a full-blown crisis, failing to win any of their last five matches outside of the Coupe de France. Their Champions League campaign took a brutal hit with a thrashing by Real Madrid, followed by a flat goalless league draw with Le Havre. With successive losses to Lyon and Lorient earlier in the month, pressure is mounting on the squad to find a win against Rennes.

Rennes Last 5 Matches:

• Rennes 0-2 Lorient (Ligue 1)
• Rennes 1-1 Le Havre (Ligue 1)
• Chantilly US 1-3 Rennes (Coupe de France)
• Lille 0-2 Rennes (Ligue 1)
• Rennes 3-0 Les Sables VF (Coupe de France)

Rennes' momentum has stalled significantly in the last fortnight. While they remain 6th, the lack of goals in recent weeks is a concern for a team that had previously been one of the division's most fluid attacking sides.

Monaco vs Rennes Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 55% confidence in over 2.5 goals. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Monaco vs Rennes Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.50 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted plenty of goals in this fixture. Their form and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch: Monaco vs Rennes

Folarin Balogun (Monaco): Despite Monaco’s recent dry spell, the USMNT international remains a focal point of Monaco’s attack, scoring 8 goals this season. However, Balogun is yet to replicate his 2022/23 form he found at Reims.

Breel Embolo (Rennes): Lining up against his old club, Embolo has 7 goals this season and will be looking to cause havoc at his ex-stomping ground. His physicality will be the primary test for a Monaco defence that has conceded 33 goals already this season.

Monaco vs Rennes Match Facts

Broadcast Details: Amazon Prime UK

Stadium Information: Built on land reclaimed from the sea in the Fontvieille district, the Stade Louis II is one of the most unique sporting complexes in the world. Inaugurated in 1985, it has a capacity of 16,360 and is easily recognisable by its nine iconic arches at the southern end. Geographically, it sits at the foot of the Rock of Monaco.

Referee: Ruddy Buquet (France)