Auxerre – Rennes: survival fight vs European push 
Auxerre come back to their stadium on Sunday with one clear job: keep moving away from the drop. The win over Metz bought them air and a bit of confidence.
Rennes arrive in good spirits after a big victory over PSG. They’re still neck-deep in the fight for Europe, but their away form lately leaves questions.
Auxerre nudging forward, bit by bit 
Since the start of the month Auxerre have quietly improved. Three league games without defeat and a back line that’s stopped leaking quite so much.
Christophe Pélissier’s side have found a bit of stability at the back, which has allowed them to grab important points in the scrap to stay up.
Up front it’s still messy. Auxerre are the lowest-scoring team in the division and at home chances rarely turn into goals.
Fans will be desperate to see more cutting edge at the Stade de l’Abbé-Deschamps, where wins have been thin on the ground for a while.
One detail that matters: Auxerre often do well against Rennes at home, with several positive results in recent seasons.
Rennes change tack but must travel better 
It’s been a hectic week in Rennes. After the previous staff left, the club confirmed Franck Haise will take charge and start a new phase.
Right before that switch they landed a shock win over PSG. That result restarted belief and showed they can still matter in the fight for Europe.
But away from Brittany it’s been tougher. Three straight defeats on the road, and they’ve conceded goals in each of them.
The attacking talent is there, but the team balance doesn’t always hold up.
Rennes still occupy a European spot for now and will want a second league win in a row — something they haven’t managed for months.
Likely line-ups
Auxerre : Leon ; Sy, Diomande, Akpa, Okoh ; Owusu ; Coulibaly, Danois ; Faivre, Sinayoko, Mara
Rennes : Samba ; Nagida, Brassier, Roualt, Merlin ; Rongier, Camara ; Cisse, Blas, Al Taamari ; Lepaul
Football Prediction Auxerre vs Rennes
Auxerre or Draw
Auxerre are fighting for their lives and have tightened up recently. At home they don’t score much, but they’re hard to break down.
Rennes have more attacking weapons, but their recent trips don’t inspire confidence.
Expect a tight game. Auxerre look capable of nicking at least a point.
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