Angers SCO vs Stade Rennais

Matchday three brings two teams chasing early-season momentum. Angers sit ninth after a rocky start, while Rennes are fifth and chasing their first unbeaten start through three league games since 2023-24. Angers shook off an opening 2-0 loss to Lille by beating Auxerre 3-1, and will look for back-to-back wins for the first time this season. Rennes have looked sharper, drawing 2-2 with champions PSG before snatching a stoppage-time 3-2 win over Le Mans. Branco van den Boomen scored on his Angers debut and offers a creative spark, but the bigger threat is Esteban Lepaul, already on three goals for Rennes after a brace last time out. Angers are missing Haris Belkebla (leg injury), with Louis Mouton doubtful, while Rennes goalkeeper Brice Samba sits out with a muscle problem, handing Nicolas Lemaitre the gloves. History favours the visitors, who are unbeaten in seven straight meetings with Angers. Our prediction: 1-2