Angers contra Rennes — Ligue 1

**Angers 1-2 Rennes**

**What set this match apart:** This match was more unusual than 81% of matches, with the atypicality primarily driven by build-up (52%) and defending (26%). The most striking figures come from the high volume of accurate crosses, with 19 in total (99th percentile of joint volume), where Angers led 12 to 7 (+5, 87th percentile of gaps). Defensively, both sides threw bodies in front of shots, recording 15 blocked shots (99th percentile of joint volume), with Rennes making 10 compared to Angers' 5 (+5, 90th percentile of gaps).

**How it played out:** Rennes exerted significant territorial control, completing 248 passes in the opponent's half to Angers' 131 (+117, 89th percentile of gaps), even as both sides maintained a high volume of passes in their own half (423 in total, 88th percentile of joint volume). This pressure translated into a high volume of corners, with 18 in total (98th percentile of joint volume), and Angers led 12 to 6 (+6, 90th percentile of gaps). In the final third, both teams were active, recording 27 shots inside the box (99th percentile of joint volume), with Rennes making 15 to Angers' 12 (+3, 76th percentile of gaps). While Angers opted for long-range attempts, they made 7 to Rennes' 2 (+5, 89th percentile of gaps). Rennes also found more clear-cut scoring opportunities, creating 4 big chances to Angers' 2 (+2, 81st percentile of gaps) out of a total of 6 (94th percentile of joint volume). Defensively, Rennes faced more pressure, recording 34 clearances to Angers' 18 (+16, 82nd percentile of gaps). Finally, few successful dribbles occurred in the match (10 in total, 28th percentile of joint volume), but Rennes was clearly ahead with 6 to Angers' 4 (+2, 66th percentile of gaps).

**Verdict:** The fair probabilities are Angers win 8%, draw 29%, and Rennes win 63%. The performances pointed to a Rennes win and that is what happened, supported by Rennes creating 4 big chances to Angers' 2.