The Matchday 31 clash in Ligue 1 between Lyon and Rennes will take place on April 26 at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais. Lyon vs. Rennes: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Lyon
Lyon suffered a defeat in the last round in a crucial derby against Saint-Etienne with a score of 1-2. This result extended their uncompromising streak in Ligue 1 to 11 matches (7 wins, 4 losses). As a result of the loss in the Rhone derby, Lyon dropped out of the Champions League zone in the French championship standings, falling to 6th place. It is worth noting that the team extended their scoring streak in Ligue 1 to 12 matches, scoring at least twice in 10 of them.
- The club has failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 5 league matches, conceding at least twice in 4 of them.
- At home, Lyon has won 7 of their last 9 Ligue 1 matches (1 draw, 1 loss).
- The team has scored at least twice in their last 5 home matches in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Lyon (4-3-3)
Remy Deschamps – Sael Kambedi, Duje Caleta-Car, Moussa Niakhaté, Abner – Jordan Veretout, Tanner Tessmann, Corentin Tolisso – Rayan Cherki, Alexandre Lacazette, Georges Mikautadze.
Rennes
The Bretons secured their second consecutive victory in the French championship, defeating Nantes 2-1 in the previous derby. Notably, this is only the third time Rennes has won two matches in a row in the current championship. However, they have not yet achieved three consecutive wins this season. This successful period allowed the club to climb to 10th place in the standings of the French top division, increasing their gap from the playoff zone to 11 points. It's important to note that the team's uncompromising streak in Ligue 1 has reached 22 matches (10 wins, 12 losses). Additionally, in the first round, Rennes confidently defeated Lyon 3-0.
- At least 3 goals have been scored in 5 of Rennes' last 7 matches in the French championship.
- The team has won 4 of their last 5 away matches in Ligue 1.
- One opponent failed to score in 7 of Rennes' last 10 away matches in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Rennes (3-5-2)
Brice Samba – Jeremy Jacquet, Anthony Rouault, Lilian Brassier – Lorenz Assignon, Jaouen Hadjam, Azor Matusiwa, Seko Fofana, Adrien Truffert – Arnaud Kalimuendo, Moussa Al-Tamari.
Referee
Marc Bollengier (France)
Matches – 16 (Ligue 1, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 55;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.4;
Red cards shown – 6;
Average fouls per match – 26;
Penalties – 31%.
Match Prediction: Lyon vs. Rennes
Lyon unexpectedly lost in the derby against Saint-Etienne in the last round, scoring fewer than two goals for the first time in the last 11 Ligue 1 matches. Before this match, the team was performing very confidently in the championship, winning 5 of their last 6 matches, collecting 3 points against very tough opponents. Fatigue might have played a role for Lyon, as the club had a tough away match in the Europa League against Manchester United last week, which went into extra time.
Now, Lyon can focus solely on their domestic campaign. The hosts have been much more stable and successful this season compared to their upcoming opponent. Rennes remains inconsistent, as evidenced by their results in the current championship. The Bretons are the most uncompromising team in the league, with only 2 draws (12 wins, 16 losses). Unlike the visitors, the hosts are motivated as they fight for European competition spots. Lyon's successful home performance cannot be overlooked, where they have won 7 of their last 9 league matches.
I am confident that the motivated hosts will secure 3 points in the upcoming match. My prediction – Lyon to win