Monaco vs Rennes: a tense showdown at Louis-II 
Monaco host Rennes at Louis-II on Saturday, desperate to stop a poor run in the league. Rennes, beaten by Lorient last time out, need a reaction if they want to stay in the European picture.
Monaco hunting a spark 
Since Sebastien Pocogonoli took charge, Monaco have struggled for consistency. Wins haven’t come and the mood in the French top flight has turned sour — several matches now without a victory.
The draw with Juventus midweek did inject a bit of confidence. It keeps their Champions League hopes ticking over, but it doesn’t paper over the cracks at home, where the Red and Whites have managed just one point from the last five rounds.
Home form is worrying. Louis-II isn’t the fortress it once was. Defeats have stacked up and they’re conceding too easily. Still, Monaco can lean on a decent record against Rennes at home — they haven’t lost to the Brittany side there in several seasons.
Rennes want to get back on track 
The loss to Lorient stopped a strong run, but it feels like a blip in an otherwise solid campaign. Rennes have lost just twice in their last ten league matches and they’re still well placed in the race for Europe.
On the road they’re often tidy. Three wins in four away trips, a defence that’s mostly held firm aside from the heavy defeat in Paris.
Another slip would be a real setback — Rennes haven’t suffered back-to-back league defeats this season. There’s also a little target to chase: beating Monaco twice in one season, something they haven’t managed since 2010.
Likely lineups
Monaco : Kohn ; Vanderson, Coulibaly, Kehrer, Ouattara ; L. Camara, Zakaria ; Akliouche, Golovin, Fati ; Biereth
Rennes : Samba ; Seidu, Jacquet, Brassier ; Frankowski, Rongier, Cissé, Blas, Merlin ; Embolo, Lepaul
Football Prediction Monaco vs Rennes
Both teams to score
Monaco showed a sharper edge midweek and should be more aggressive at Louis-II. Rennes are steady enough to carve out chances. Expect an open game — both sides can hurt each other.
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