Lyon vs Rennes Prediction
France · Regular Season - 5
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Statistical forecasts for entertainment purposes only - not betting or financial advice.
Lyon vs Rennes: the result in context
Lyon beat Rennes 4-0 in the Ligue 1 on 19 Sep 2026. The two went into the match with similar recent form.
Rennes have had the better of this fixture, winning 6 of the 10 previous meetings, which averaged 4.4 goals a game. Referee Mathieu Vernice averages 4.49 cards a game, 0.62 more than other referees in the same competitions.
Match Forecasts
Match Events
Lineups
Lyon
Avg ratingAvg rating
1D. Greif
13Z. Athekame
20F. Bacher
19M. Niakhaté
16Abner
2M. Bidstrup
23T. Morton
7E. Nuamah
10P. Šulc
8C. Tolisso
17L. Openda
30B. Samba
95P. Frankowski
4C. Cresswell
48A. Ait Boudlal
26Q. Merlin
21V. Rongier
70A. Nordin
28A. Thomasson
45M. Camara
12E. Mayenda
22B. DiaLyon Substitutes
Rennes Substitutes
Match Stats
LyonRennes Team Comparison
LyonRennesAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Lyon- Starts fast - scores more in 1st half (0.7 vs 0.3 in second half)
- Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
Rennes- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 33% of the time
- Concedes more in 1st half - tightens up after the break
Head to Head
Last 10 meetings, all competitions
Lyon4Wins · 40%6Wins · 60%Previous meetings
03/05/2026LyonRennes14/09/2025RennesLyon26/04/2025LyonRennes18/08/2024RennesLyon26/01/2024LyonRennes12/11/2023RennesLyon09/04/2023LyonRennes16/10/2022RennesLyon13/03/2022LyonRennes07/11/2021RennesLyonRecent Form
Lyon
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Marseille
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Paris Saint Germain
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Brentford U21
GalatasarayRennesRennes
Club Brugge KVReferee Profile
Compared with other referees
4.49 cards a match, 0.62 more than other referees in the same competitions and seasons (3.87).
Cards come from 126 matches with official statistics.
Full referee statsLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Saint Germain | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 21:10 | +11 | 20 | WWWWW |
| 2 |  Lille | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 12:6 | +6 | 18 | WDDWL |
| 3 | Rennes | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 20:19 | +1 | 16 | LWLWL |
| 4 |  Monaco | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 11:7 | +4 | 15 | DLDWD |
| 5 | Lyon | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 13:7 | +6 | 14 | LWLWD |
| 6 |  Paris FC | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 13:9 | +4 | 14 | LWLWD |
| 7 |  Nice | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 13:12 | +1 | 14 | WWLWW |
| 8 |  Lens | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 16:13 | +3 | 13 | LWWWL |
| 9 | Marseille | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 18:13 | +5 | 12 | WWWLL |
| 10 |  Lorient | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7:6 | +1 | 12 | DWWLD |
| 11 |  Toulouse | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 12:11 | +1 | 10 | DWDWD |
| 12 |  Strasbourg | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 17:19 | -2 | 10 | WLLLL |
| 13 |  Auxerre | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 13:23 | -10 | 10 | LDWLW |
| 14 |  Stade Brestois 29 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 14:12 | +2 | 9 | LDWLL |
| 15 | Angers | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9:15 | -6 | 8 | DLLWD |
| 16 |  Estac Troyes | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7:16 | -9 | 8 | WDLLL |
| 17 | Le Mans | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 11:18 | -7 | 7 | LDLLW |
| 18 |  Le Havre | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 9:20 | -11 | 2 | LLLLL |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Saint Germain | 9 | 21:10 | 20 |
| 2 | Lille | 9 | 12:6 | 18 |
| 3 | Rennes | 9 | 20:19 | 16 |
| 4 | Monaco | 8 | 11:7 | 15 |
| 5 | Lyon | 8 | 13:7 | 14 |
| 6 | Paris FC | 8 | 13:9 | 14 |
| 7 | Nice | 9 | 13:12 | 14 |
| 8 | Lens | 9 | 16:13 | 13 |
| 9 | Marseille | 8 | 18:13 | 12 |
| 10 | Lorient | 8 | 7:6 | 12 |
| 11 | Toulouse | 8 | 12:11 | 10 |
| 12 | Strasbourg | 9 | 17:19 | 10 |
| 13 | Auxerre | 9 | 13:23 | 10 |
| 14 | Stade Brestois 29 | 8 | 14:12 | 9 |
| 15 | Angers | 8 | 9:15 | 8 |
| 16 | Estac Troyes | 9 | 7:16 | 8 |
| 17 | Le Mans | 9 | 11:18 | 7 |
| 18 | Le Havre | 9 | 9:20 | 2 |
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About the Lyon vs Rennes forecast
The forecasts for this Ligue 1 match are built from team Elo ratings, recent form, scoring data and the head-to-head record, and are updated as new data arrives before kickoff.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.
Lyon and Rennes in the Ligue 1 table
Rennes and Lyon are close in the Ligue 1 table, 3rd and 5th, with 2 points between them. League goal record so far: Lyon 13-7, Rennes 20-19. The full standings are on the Ligue 1 Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
This forecast is based on a complete recent-form dataset for both teams.
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