After solid starts to Ligue 1 where both sides avoided defeat to superior opposition, Rennes and Le Mans FC will be out to bag their first victory of the new campaign.The two clubs face off in Round 2, clashing on the Ligue 1 stage for the first time in 16 years. In 11 historical top-flight meetings with Le Mans, Rennes are undefeated at home this century, and expectations lean toward the hosts capitalizing on home advantage at Roazhon Park.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsRennes were on course for a matchday one shocker after taking a two-goal lead against champions PSG, only to let the advantage slip in a 2-2 draw.Hosting a second consecutive league game gives Franck Haise’s side a golden opportunity to take three points.##NAJAVA_MECA_9922024##Meanwhile, newly-promoted Le Mans FC marked their return to the top flight with a respectable 2-2 draw against Brest, but face a stern test given their historical top-flight away record where they managed just two wins in 22 matches during their previous Ligue 1 stint.Kick-off: 6:15 PM (Kenyan Time), SundayVenue: Roazhon Park, RennesGroup: Ligue 1 (Matchday 2)Current standings: Le Mans FC – 7th (1 pt) | Rennes – 8th (1 pt)Ex Gunner causes chaos after Fener's win over LyonQualification implications: The winner will push into the top European qualification spots in the early Ligue 1 table, while the loser risks falling into the bottom half.Form GuideRennes ➖ Draw vs PSG (2-2)❌ Loss vs Sunderland (1-2)❌ Loss vs Brentford U23 (2-4)➖ Draw vs Galatasaray (3-3)✅ Win vs Club Bruges (2-1)Le Mans FC ➖ Draw vs Brest (2-2)❌ Loss vs Le Havre (0-1)➖ Draw vs Saumur Olympique (0-0)➖ Draw vs UNFP Selection (1-1)✅ Win vs Angers (3-2)##NAJAVA_MECA_9922029##Head-to-Head (Last Five Meetings)Le Mans FC 0-0 Rennes (4-1 on penalties) (2011 Coupe de la Ligue)Rennes 3-1 Le Mans FC (2010 Ligue 1)Rennes 2-1 Le Mans FC (2009 Ligue 1)Le Mans FC 2-2 Rennes (2009 Ligue 1)Rennes 2-2 Le Mans FC (2008 Ligue 1)Team NewsRennes ❌ Lilian Brassier – Departure pending (Out).❌ Alidu Seidu – Departure pending (Out).❌ Djaoui Cissé – Departure pending (Out).Le Mans FC ❌ Yasser Larouci – Late injury against Brest (Out / Subject to assessment).❌ Samuel Yohou – Out.❌ Rayan Bamba – Out.Colossal battle of No. 9s: Giroud vs TorresPlayer to Watch: Esteban Lepaul (Rennes)Esteban Lepaul continues to serve as the chief attacking engine for Stade Rennais after establishing himself as Ligue 1's top goalscorer last season.The forward maintained his prolific form with seven goals in pre-season and wasted no time making an impact in the campaign opener, finding the net during Rennes' 2-2 draw with Paris Saint-Germain.Partnered upfront in Franck Haise's dynamic tactical setup alongside Sebastian Szymanski and Mousa Al-Taamari, Lepaul's clever off-ball movement and clinical finishing in the penalty box make him the focal point of the home side's attack. If Le Mans demonstrate any defensive vulnerabilities on the road, Lepaul is primed to exploit them.🟢 Safe Bet (Low Risk)Both Teams to Score – Yes🟡 Smart Bet (Medium Risk)Rennes Win & Over 2.5 Goals🔴 Long Shot (High Risk)Rennes to Win 3-1Disclaimer: Whilst we do our utmost to offer good advice and information, we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of gambling.