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Rennes visit the Estadio Francois-Coty to face already relegated Ajaccio in Ligue 1 on Sunday (May 21), hoping to continue to push for European spot.
With 59 points from 35 games, the Rennais are sixth in Ligue 1, trailing Lille by just a point with three games remaining. Having played in European competitions for the last five years, the Roazhon Park outfit are aiming for a sixth consecutive appearance, but need Lille, who are winless in two games, to slip up.
Bruno Genesio's side must also stop dropping points on the road, having lost their last three away league games since a stunning 2-0 win over PSG at the Parc des Princes.
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As far as Ajaccio are concerned, the side's relegation was confirmed last weekend after their crushing 5-0 loss against PSG. With only 23 points in the bag and 11 points off safety with three games remaining, the Bears have no chance of survival.
Having only gained promotion to Ligue 1 last season, it's an immediate return to the second division for Ajaccio, who could never settle to life in the first tier and have won only six times in their campaign.
Ajaccio vs Rennes Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Ajaccio could reach ten wins against a single opponent in Ligue 1 for the first time. They have faced Rennes 27 times in the top flight.
- Rennes have scored four goals in their last two Ligue 1 games against teams in the bottom three before the matchday began. These two games took place in rounds 33 and 35, against Angers (4-2) and Troyes (4-0)
- Ajaccio have lost 24 games in Ligue 1 this season, their highest tally in a single season
- Rennes have kept eight clean sheets in Ligue 1 in 2023, with only Reims (10) doing better
Ajaccio vs Rennes Prediction
With relegation already confirmed, Ajaccio have very little to play for besides pride. Rennes, though, are fighting to keep their European hopes alive. Their away form has been patchy lately, but they could take all three points.
Prediction: Ajaccio 1-3 Rennes
Ajaccio vs Rennes Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Rennes
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Over 2.5
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes
