Model verdict
Post-match · 90 sec read
Rennes beat Saint Etienne 5–0 at home. At half-time it was 2–0.
In possession, the hosts ran the game with 72% of the ball. For accuracy, the hosts completed 90% of their passes. On the balance of chances, the hosts held the expected-goals edge, 3.36 to 0.11. In attack, the hosts carried the greater threat — 18 shots to 2, 9 on target. From set pieces, the hosts won the corner count, 6 to 1. At the back, the visitors leaned on their goalkeeper for 4 saves. In front of goal, the hosts were clinical, scoring 5 from 3.36 expected goals.
On the scoresheet: A. Kalimuendo (39'), L. Blas (45+6'), A. Gouiri (53'), A. Kalimuendo (61'), A. Kalimuendo (67'). Mathieu Cafaro was sent off in the 37' minute.