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St. Raphael vs Cesson Rennes-Metropole Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 09-10-2026
Oct 917:30
Match Prediction
Expected score: St. Raphael 4-5 Cesson Rennes-Metropole
St. RaphaelDrawCesson Rennes-Metropole
In an intriguing encounter in the Starligue, St. Raphael will host Cesson Rennes-Metropole on October 9, 2026. Both teams come into this clash with the same league record and standing, making it a high-stakes matchup early in the season for both sides looking to break ahead of each other.
Team form
St. Raphael
St. Raphael has had a difficult start to the season, recording only one win in their five matches, which leaves them in a precarious position at the bottom of the league table. Their most recent loss was against Caen, where they conceded 33 goals. Furthermore, throughout their last five matches, they have averaged 26.8 goals scored but have suffered significantly on the defensive end, allowing an average of 30.6 goals per game. This trend needs to be addressed to find consistent results.
Cesson Rennes-Metropole
Cesson Rennes-Metropole shares a similar form, also securing only one victory in five appearances, placing them just above St. Raphael in the league standings. Their latest defeat to Limoges highlighted defensive frailties as they conceded 31 goals. Their attacking efforts have seen them average 28.4 goals per game while conceding slightly more at 30.8 goals on average. The ability to tighten up defensively could be crucial, especially away from home.
Head-to-head
There is no historical data to reference for head-to-head matches between St. Raphael and Cesson Rennes-Metropole, suggesting that both teams will be approaching this match without any recent psychological edge.
Key factors
The outcome of this match may hinge on the ability of either team to enhance their defensive strategies. The attacking potential from both teams has been evident with St. Raphael's scoring nearly 27 goals per game and Cesson Rennes-Metropole slightly higher at 28. However, with both sides conceding more than 30 goals per match on average, it is imperative to focus on reducing conceding opportunities. Another aspect could be the physical condition and depth of the squads, with player fatigue becoming a factor in early season fixtures.
Prediction
Given the similar standings and forms of both teams, this matchup appears balanced. However, with the statistical analysis indicating that performance trends tend to favor Cesson Rennes-Metropole slightly more in away fixtures, there could be an edge on their side. With both sides averaging high numbers in goals conceded, a high-scoring encounter is also expected based on current averages.
Overall, the analysis leans towards a victory for Cesson Rennes-Metropole as they are expected to have the advantage in this matchup.
Match info
Tournaments:
Starligue(2026)
Type
League
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
St. Raphael
L
L
L
L
L
Cesson Rennes-Metropole
W
L
L
W
L
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  PSG | 5 | 5 | 0 | 10 |
| 2 |  Nantes | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 |
| 3 |  Nimes | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 |
| 4 |  Montpellier | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| 5 |  Limoges | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| 6 |  Saran | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| 7 |  Tremblay | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| 8 |  Caen | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| 9 |  Provence Aix | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 10 |  Toulouse | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 11 |  Selestat | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 12 |  Chartres | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 13 |  Chambery Savoie | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 14 |  Cesson Rennes-Metropole | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 15 |  St. Raphael | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 16 |  Dunkerque | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
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