AJ Auxerre face Stade Rennais on Sunday (17:15) for the 6th matchday of Ligue 1, buoyed by a run of three consecutive victories. The trip to Roazhon Park is a credibility test for the team tenth in the league, which has six points.
The club's last match, a 4-3 friendly win against Clermont on October 2nd, confirmed the positive attacking momentum. Cameron Archer, who scored a brace in that game, is the team's top scorer this season with three goals in three appearances. The striker had also found the net in the previous league win against Brest (2-1).
Opponents Rennes, fifth in the table, are coming off two defeats, including a 4-0 loss at Lyon. The Auxerre manager will likely rely on a starting eleven similar to the one fielded against Brest, with Diop in goal, Tuanzebe in defence and Namaso supporting Archer. The upcoming fixtures will be key to confirming this improved form.
Sunday's match is an opportunity for AJA to close in on the top five. An away win against a direct rival would send a strong signal for the rest of the campaign.
