Angers vs Rennes — Ligue 1

**Angers 1-2 Rennes**

**Playing Style:** Rennes dominated possession (56%) and dictated play with 537 passes (88% accuracy), outperforming Angers in every major attacking metric. Their 15 shots inside the box (88% of total attempts) and 5 shots on target highlighted their clinical edge, while Angers relied on set pieces, earning 12 corners and 12 successful crosses. However, Angers’ 7 shots outside the box (37% of total attempts) and 11 blocked shots underscored their struggle to break down Rennes’ defense.

**Strengths and Weaknesses:** Rennes’ superiority in passes in the opposition half (245 vs. 132), successful dribbles (7 vs. 4), and defensive actions (76 vs. 45) reflected their structured dominance. Their 62% shot-on-target share and 55% presence in the opponent’s half further emphasized their control. Conversely, Angers’ 68% box-entry-to-shot rate (vs. Rennes’ 37%) showed efficiency when penetrating, but their inability to convert big chances (0/3) and higher rate of shots blocked (58% vs. 29%) exposed vulnerabilities.

**Conclusion:** Rennes’ 51% fair result probability aligns with their statistical dominance, as their 56% possession, 88% pass accuracy, and 88% shots inside the box created clear opportunities. Angers’ 16% win probability made their 1-2 defeat highly logical, despite their 12 corners and 12 successful crosses. Both teams failed to convert big chances (0/3 for Angers, 0/4 for Rennes), but Rennes’ superior shot-on-target share (62% vs. 38%) and defensive actions (76 vs. 45) tilted the balance. The result reflects Rennes’ efficient execution against a resilient Angers side that lacked the final touch.