Lyon vs Rennes Prediction, Lineups & Odds

Can Rennes Keep the Scores Close?

Rennes are capable of competing hard against Lyon. On this basis, we’ll wager the away team on the Asian Handicap +0.75 at 1.92, meaning that our stake is divided between 0.5 and +1.0.

Rennes Too Good for Lyon in Last H2H

Champions League hopefuls Lyon have won their last three home games. Most recently, they lost 2-1 on the road at Stade Geoffroy Guichard against Saint-Étienne. OL had the majority of the ball enjoying 60% possession and two shots on target, while Tanner Tessmann scored the goal.

Rennes made it back-to-back victories after a 2-1 home win over Nantes at Roazhon Park. The Brittany side enjoyed 65% possession and had five shots on goal, while Adrien Truffert and Mohamed Meite found the net.

Rennes have won the last two encounters against Lyon. A 3-0 home victory at Roazhon Park followed a 3-2 away win at Groupama Stadium. The past 10 H2H matches have seen Rennes triumph six times, one draw and three Lyon wins.

Ligue 1		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Lyon	34	17	6	11	65	46	19	65:46	57
12	Rennes	34	13	2	19	51	50	1	51:50	41

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Lyon have 7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 2.6 goals from 6.4 shots on goal and 12.6 attempts. Paulo Fonseca's team have averaged 59.6% possession, 565.5 passes and 4.1 corners per match, conceding 1.5 goals and 5.2 corners from 4.7 shots on goal and 13.4 attempts.

Alexandre Lacazette is the top scorer with 6 goals, while Rayan Cherki and Georges Mikautadze each have 5. Georges Mikautadze and Rayan Cherki are the leading assists makers with 5, while goalie Lucas Perri has kept 2 clean sheets.

Rennes have won 6 and lost 4, with an average of 1.8 goals from 5.3 shots on goal and 14.5 attempts. There’s been an average of 51.0% possession, 468.0 passes, 5.5 corners awarded and 4.2 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.0 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts.

Arnaud Kalimuendo-Muinga is the leading scorer with 6 goals, followed by Lorenz Assignon on 2, with Adrien Truffert and two others bagging 1. Arnaud Kalimuendo-Muinga is top assists provider with 3, while Brice Samba and Steve Mandanda have collectively recorded 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Lyon confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Lucas Perri (GK), Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Clinton Mata, Moussa Niakhate, Nicolas Tagliafico, Corentin Tolisso, Nemanja Matic, Rayan Cherki, Thiago Almada, Malick Fofana, Alexandre Lacazette.

Rennes confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Brice Samba (GK), Jeremy Jacquet, Anthony Rouault, Lilian Brassier, Lorenz Assignon, Azor Matusiwa, Djaoui Cisse, Seko Fofana, Adrien Truffert, Mousa Tamari, Arnaud Kalimuendo-Muinga.

Expert Ligue 1 Analysis

It’s always a case of checking out the latest team news to make expert football recommendations. Then we get to work when it comes to unearthing the stats that are the most valuable.

Key Lyon vs Rennes league stats:

• The +0.75 line has been covered by Rennes in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Rennes in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Rennes in 2 consecutive games.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Rennes in 2 consecutive games against OL.

Lyon vs Rennes Prediction

We’re sweet on Rennes +0.75 when it comes to the Asian Handicap at odds of 1.92. We’re hopeful that the underdogs are able to win or draw in this Ligue 1 encounter for a nice payout.

Lots of bettors wanting to back Rennes to cover the line will look to combine this pick in a Bet Builder. This provides you with the opportunity to secure a bigger price by featuring a number of selections.

Rennes +0.75 Probability

The betting sites make it a 52.1% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

Our Pick

Rennes Asian Hcp +0.75 @ 1.92 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Lyon 1 - 1 Rennes

We think there’s a chance of a 1-1 draw and this can be backed at odds of 7.50. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Player Props

Alexandre Lacazette Over 2.5 Shots 1.72

Alexandre Lacazette (OL) has recorded over 2.5 shots in three consecutive Ligue 1 home games. If you side with our view that he can cover the Player Shots line, then you are able to secure odds of 1.72 for this outcome.

Latest Alexandre Lacazette Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

1.88

First

3.95

Shots

Over 2.5

1.65

Under 2.5

-

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Rayan Cherki to Score 3.60

Rayan Cherki (OL) has netted three goals in his past five Ligue 1 home games. The odds that he will be an Anytime Goalscorer look attractive considering the numbers and we’ll plump for him to find the net at odds of 3.60.

Latest Rayan Cherki Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

3.35

First

7.50

Shots

Over 1.5

1.73

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners 1.67

The 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in four straight Lyon home games, with an average of 8.30 corners in the previous ten Rennes away matches. We’re willing to wager the 1.67 when it comes to the sides being short of the Total Corners line which looks appealing.

Corner Stats

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Lyon

Total

9.30 4.10 5.20

Home

9.00 4.60 4.40

Away

10.30 5.00 5.30

Rennes

Total

9.70 5.50 4.20

Home

8.40 5.40 3.00

Away

8.30 4.20 4.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

2.10

Under 9.5

1.67

Lyon Corners

Over 5.5

1.96

Under 5.5

1.74

Rennes Corners

Over 3.5

1.61

Under 3.5

2.15

Most Corners

1

1.60

X

6.40

2

2.60

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Lyon vs Rennes Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Odds Suggest Lyon Win

With the bookies giving them a 61% probability of winning, Lyon might become a popular accumulator pick at their current betting odds. That is reflected in their 1.65 price of winning this Ligue 1 clash. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Rennes are trading at 4.50.

A high-scoring match is a possibility and that is reflected in the Over 2.5 Goals odds. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at 1.57.

The Draw No Bet market is popular for Ligue 1 matches, with the football betting sites offering Lyon at 1.30 and Rennes are priced at 3.40 for the win.

Full-Time Result

1

1.65

X

4.33

2

4.50

Half-Time Result

1

2.10

X

2.50

2

4.50

Double Chance

1X

1.18

12

1.20

X2

2.20

Draw No Bet

1

1.30

2

3.40

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

1.87

2 Hcp +0.75

2.03

Total Goals

Under 2.5

2.63

Over 2.5

1.50

Both Teams to Score

Yes

1.57

No

2.25

Alexandre Lacazette Heads First Goalscorer Market

There is 1.88 available that Alexandre Lacazette finds the net, while he is available at 3.95 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Player Goals

Alexandre Lacazette (OL)

First

3.95

Anytime

1.88

Georges Mikautadze (OL)

First

4.35

Anytime

2.08

Arnaud Kalimuendo (Rennes)

First

5.40

Anytime

2.63

Malick Fofana (OL)

First

6.75

Anytime

3.20

Corentin Tolisso (OL)

First

7.00

Anytime

3.25

Rayan Cherki (OL)

First

7.50

Anytime

3.35

Thiago Almada (OL)

First

8.00

Anytime

3.65

Mohamed Meite (Rennes)

First

9.50

Anytime

4.25

Ludovic Blas (Rennes)

First

10.50

Anytime

4.50

Musa Al-Tamari (Rennes)

First

12.50

Anytime

5.50

Djaoui Cissé (Rennes)

First

13.00

Anytime

5.50

Seko Fofana (Rennes)

First

15.00

Anytime

6.75

Tanner Tessmann (OL)

First

17.00

Anytime

7.50

Ainsley Maitland-Niles (OL)

First

18.00

Anytime

8.00

Jordan Veretout (OL)

First

19.00

Anytime

8.00

Nicolás Tagliafico (OL)

First

21.00

Anytime

9.00

Player Shots

Georges Mikautadze (OL)

Over 3.5

2.04

Under 3.5

-

Alexandre Lacazette (OL)

Over 2.5

1.65

Under 2.5

-

Arnaud Kalimuendo (Rennes)

Over 2.5

2.04

Under 2.5

-

Corentin Tolisso (OL)

Over 2.5

2.43

Under 2.5

-

Thiago Almada (OL)

Over 2.5

1.90

Under 2.5

-

Malick Fofana (OL)

Over 1.5

1.56

Under 1.5

-

Rayan Cherki (OL)

Over 1.5

1.73

Under 1.5

-

Mohamed Meite (Rennes)

Over 1.5

1.63

Under 1.5

-

Ludovic Blas (Rennes)

Over 1.5

1.66

Under 1.5

-

Musa Al-Tamari (Rennes)

Over 1.5

2.07

Under 1.5

-

Djaoui Cissé (Rennes)

Over 1.5

2.28

Under 1.5

-

Seko Fofana (Rennes)

Over 1.5

2.55

Under 1.5

-

Tanner Tessmann (OL)

Over 0.5

1.37

Under 0.5

-

Ainsley Maitland-Niles (OL)

Over 0.5

1.81

Under 0.5

-

Jordan Veretout (OL)

Over 0.5

1.75

Under 0.5

-

Nicolás Tagliafico (OL)

Over 0.5

1.95

Under 0.5

-

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Team Stats

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